A massive ransomware campaign appears to have infected a number of organisations around the world. Computers in thousands of locations have apparently been locked by a program that demands $300...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least one person has died after contracting the virus in the country's north-east, the WHO...
Eight Arab princesses are on trial in Brussels for trafficking and abusing servants during a stay there. Sheikha Hamda al-Nahyan and her seven daughters hired a floor of rooms at a luxury hotel over...
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.25 million pickup trucks worldwide over a software error that "may be related" to a death and two injuries. The faulty code could potentially disable the side...
At least 25 people have been killed in an explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province which appears to have targeted a top lawmaker. The blast hit a convoy carrying Senator Abdul Ghafoor Haideri,...
Karabo Mokoena's killing is being seen as symbolic of violence faced by women in South Africa The man believed to be the boyfriend of a 22-year-old woman whose killing has shocked South Africa has...
German Felix Brych, who has officiated at five UEFA Champions League fixtures this season, will referee next month's final between Juventus and Real Madrid in Cardiff. German Felix Brych has been...
Manchester United's preparations for the Europa League final would have been even more complicated had it not been for the dismissal, the manager said Jose Mourinho's tongue was planted firmly in...
A Harry Potter prequel handwritten on a postcard by JK Rowling has been stolen in a burglary in Birmingham. The manuscript was penned on both sides of an A5 card for a charity auction nine years ago...
The Snapchat owner was among the biggest losers after posting disapointing results for first quater Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, pulled down by lower-than-expected sales at major US...
World number two Novak Djokovic is into the semi-finals of the Madrid Open after his quarter-final opponent Kei Nishikori withdrew with a wrist injury. Japan's world number eight missed last month's...
Dappy, whose real name is Costadinos Contostavlos, was arrested on Wednesday The former N-Dubz star Dappy has been charged with public order offences following an alleged altercation outside his...
Macedonia's Eurovision entrant squealed with delight as her fiance proposed to her in front of an audience of millions during the second semi-final in Kiev. Jana Burceska, who revealed she was...
Reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner says she is considering entering US politics in a bid to promote transgender issues. She told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme she had been "really upset" by...
World number two Novak Djokovic reached the Madrid Open third round by winning his first match since parting company with his coaching staff on Friday. The 12-time Grand Slam champion beat Spanish...
Harry Redknapp has signed a one-year contract to continue as Birmingham City manager next season. The 70-year-old former West Ham and Tottenham boss replaced Gianfranco Zola at St Andrew's for the...
Winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League would be the "perfect" end to Manchester United's season, says manager Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils survived a late scare against...
Higher consumer spending has helped to boost growth in the economy Germany's economy grew strongly in the first three months of this year, driven by investment and consumption, official figures show....
Sushi lovers are being warned of the dangers of ingesting parasites from raw and undercooked fish. Doctors writing in British Medical Journal Case Reports said sushi's growing popularity in the West...
Somalia's president has called on the international community to lift an arms embargo on his country as government soldiers battle to regain territory from the armed group al-Shabab. Speaking on...
