Cases of UK police officers and staff taking long-term sick leave for psychological reasons rise by 35% over five years, police figures suggest.

Ministers are creating a "perception" that human rights are not a priority for the government, a committee of MPs says.

Voice actor Erik Bauersfeld - whose brief turn as Admiral Ackbar in the Star Wars films launched a pop culture catchphrase - has died, aged 93.

Wales First Minister Carwyn Jones will urge David Cameron to take Tata Steel's Welsh plants into "public ownership" until a buyer is found.

Kenyan Vice-President William Ruto is due to hear if the International Criminal Court will drop the crimes against humanity charges he faces.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark ends months of speculation by announcing her candidacy to become the next UN secretary-general.

Communities across the UK are encouraged to hold vigils to mark the centenary of World War One's Battle of the Somme.

Vitamin D supplements may help people with a failing heart, a study suggests.