The main suspect in the latest propaganda video by so-called Islamic State is thought to be Briton Siddhartha Dhar, the BBC understands.

US President Barack Obama is to bypass Congress and widen background checks on buyers of firearms, in an attempt to address gun violence.

From smart shoes to a pet bowl that prevents you stuffing your cat, a look at some of CES 2016's first announcements.

The UK should agree to take in 3,000 child refugees stranded in Europe, as part of its humanitarian response to the Syrian conflict, MPs say.

Girls at single-sex schools often achieve top grades but are "at a huge disadvantage" if they leave unable to talk to boys, says a leading head.

Gemologists in Sri Lanka claim that the largest blue sapphire yet, weighing 1404.49 carats, has been discovered in a mine in the country.

A car is found by police searching for a former EastEnders actress who has gone missing with her two children.

The Turkish government urges Saudi Arabia and Iran to calm their diplomatic row, criticising the actions of both and urging regional peace.