The Paris shootings that killed nearly 130 people were an "act of war" by Islamic State, says France's president as the militants claim the attacks.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron offers "thoughts and prayers" to the French people in the wake of Friday's deadly attacks in Paris.

David Cameron privately lobbied to stop the closure of police stations in his constituency as the force tried to find £60m of savings, the BBC learns.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes off Japan's south-western coast, triggering a small tsunami.

Scientists find out more about why malaria parasites thrive within mosquitoes and humans - and suggest it is down to the role of cyclins.

The first charter flight of Syrian refugees will arrive in Glasgow on Tuesday, with more to follow in the coming weeks.

US retail sales rose less than expected in October as car sales fell, stoking fears that consumer spending could hit economic growth in the fourth quarter.

Jeremy Corbyn is set to launch a defence of his leadership of Labour in a speech at a party conference later.