Prisons chief says HMP Birmingham was “amongst the worst”

Chief Inspector of Prisons Peter Clarke has said conditions at HMP Birmingham were “amongst the worst” his team had seen. Drug abuse, serious violence, and a total lack of staff control have all increased at the prison, which in 2016 saw the worst outbreak of rioting at an English jail in more than two decades. The Ministry of Justice has now assumed control of the establishment from G4S for at least six months.

The Mexican town that lives and dies for fireworks

Fireworks are not just for celebrations in the town of Tultepec. Here, on the northern outskirts of Mexico City, they are a deadly obsession

Parliament attack suspect arrives at court in armoured van

A man who crashed into cyclists and pedestrians before hitting security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament last week, has arrived at Westminster Magistrates Court. Salih Khater, of Birmingham, is facing two counts of attempted murder, following the alleged attack in Westminster last Tuesday.

Minister confirms government stepping in at HMP Birmingham

One of Britain's largest prisons has been brought back under Government control after a scathing report by inspectors. Prisons Minister Rory Stewart said the government was taking “serious” action after The Independent Monitoring Board found Birmingham Prison to be in an “appalling” state.

Mila Kunis reveals weird fact about Kate McKinnon

The Spy Who Dumped Me stars Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon reveal what makes them a good spy, and Mila tells us what she learnt about Kate.

Justin Theroux is 'not good under pressure'

He plays a secret agent in The Spy Who Dumped Me, but Justin Theroux would be rubbish as one in real life, mainly as he's "not good under pressure".

Pugs race it out for title of Berlin's fastest

Sixty pugs in Berlin took part in a race to decide who is the fastest, though some needed encouragement just to make it past the finish line...

Putin's dance with Austrian Foreign Minister raises eyebrows

Vladimir Putin stole the show and raised a few eyebrows internationally by attending the wedding of Austria's Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl.

£1m donated to 'People's Vote' on final Brexit deal

Tom Ballard, spokesman for the People's Vote campaign, says Brexit is being botched, whether you voted Leave or Remain, and that demorcracy demands that the people have the final say on Brexit - even if that means abandonning Brexit entirely.

First day of annual hajj pilgrimage begins in Mecca

More than 2 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba from first light in Mecca.

Professional bellyflop divers compete in Norway

They call it 'Dødsing', meaning 'death plunge diving', and it's a professional sport in Norway.

Brown: Kofi Annan will be missed 'in every continent'

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan will be 'missed in every continent'.

Cricket legend Imran Khan sworn in as Pakistan's new PM

Former cricketer and Oxford University graduate Imran Khan is sworn in as Pakistan's prime minister in a ceremony in Islamabad.

Clashes continue in Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have protested along the border with Israel. Gazans burned tyres, with Israeli forces responding with tear gas.

Devastating floods kill hundreds in India

Since monsoon started, the southern Indian state of Kerala has received 37% excess rain water. Hundreds have been killed and thousands left homeless.

MPs call on government officials to ease vaping laws

MPs on the Science and Technology Committee have called on the government to ease the laws surrounding e-cigarettes to help people stop smoking. A new report estimates that vaping is 95% less harmful than smoking.

Tributes honour Aretha Franklin

Tributes have honoured Aretha Franklin who died at the age of 76 in Detroit. Fans gathered at the Apollo Theatre to sing and dance to her songs.

Comedy veteran Barry Chuckle laid to rest

Family, friends and fans have gathered to bid farewell to comedic legend Barry Chuckle. His brother Paul carried the coffin as close friends and family attended the funeral of the veteran entertainer in their Rotherham of home town. The private service was held inside Rotherham United FC.

Queen dodges pony poo in Balmoral

The Queen has officially started her summer break at Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands with an inspection of a guard of honour. But while the soldiers of the 5 Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland were giving her their best welcome, their mascot had other ideas. Shetland pony Cruachan IV, the mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was due to meet the Queen when the four-year-old horse decided to relieve himself then and there.

Prison Minister vows establishment overhaul

Prison Minister Rory Stewart today launched a £10 million initiative to raise standards and tackle mobile phone and drug use in 10 prisons across the UK.

Hunt: We don't want a 'messy ugly divorce'

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt continues Brexit negotiations with the EU and meets with officials of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons inThe Hague.

Alex Miller plays the Love Island 'most likely to' quiz

Love Island's Alex Miller spills all in a series of quickfire questions on which of his co-stars are 'most likely to...' from babies to toothpaste!

Carol Decker's favourite Madonna song - 'Holiday'

Lead singer of T'Paul Carol Decker, talks about music icon Madonna who celebrates her 60th birthday and mentions how influential she has been to the music industry throughout the years.

Alex Miller address THOSE Alexandra rumours!

Love Island's Alex Miller told us exactly what's going on with fellow islander Alexandra Cane after she revealed she fancied him.

England's cricket coach speaks on Stokes' return

England cricket coach Trevor Bayliss speaks on Ben Stokes' return to the team after his publicised court case where he was acquitted of affray outside a nightclub in Bristol last year.

England cricketer Ben Stokes arrives for training

England cricketer Ben Stokes has re-joined his team mates for training in Nottingham after he was acquitted for affray outside a nightclub in Bristol last year.

Love Island's Alex Miller reveals drink spike shock!

Love Island contestant, Alex Miller exclusively reveals his drink had been spiked on a night out in a London bar.

Danny Cipriani leaves court after pleading guilty

England rugby star Danny Cipriani has pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and common assault. He was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay £250 compensation at Jersey Magistrates' Court today.

Students celebrate A-Level results: 'I'm so happy!"

Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their A-Level results, and a few were shocked and happy with their achievements.

McDonald's launches first ever reservation-only restaurant

McDonald's has launched a luxury fine dining restaurant in London where guests are served by butlers and entertained by a string quartet.

Friend of terror suspect says he's a smart and happy guy

Anwar Khatar a friend of the arrested suspect Salih Khater, who crashed into the barriers at the Houses of Parliament spoke of seeing him only a few days before yesterday's attack, where several people were injured.

Omagh memorial service - 20th anniversary

A special memorial service took place in Northern Ireland to mark the 20th anniversary since the fatal Omagh bombing. Survivors and members of the public came together in solidarity to remember those whose lives were taken and impacted by the attack.

John Cleese says the UK 'is in a mess'

Comedy legend John Cleese is leaving the UK and he blames the current state of UK politics for his departure.

Omagh survivor: 'It's been a rough twenty years'

A memorial service took place in Northern Ireland to mark the 20th anniversary since the fatal Omagh bombings. Survivor, Donna-Marie McGillion talks about her experience since the disastrous attack.

Terror:The Muslim community is 'surprised and shocked'

Imam Nassar Mahmood from Birmingham Central Mosque talks about the terror suspect Salih Khater who attended their mosque in Birmingham, was arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terror after yesterday's attack.

Police:Terrorist seek to stop us!

Senior police officer Cressida Dick has spoken about the latest attack in Westminster, where several people were injured stating that it was a ghastly attack.

Jeremy Corbyn: Rail increases are 'appalling'

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn hits back at Transport Secretary Chris Grayling's blame game comment that rail workers are the cause for the recent rise in rail fares.

Jeremy Corbyn on attack: Security must be kept under review

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks on the terror attack in Westminster on Tuesday morning, where several people were injured, stating that Parliament should not be cut off from the public or held in a cocoon.

Prague Zoo welcomes cute new primate

Prague Zoo has welcomed a new primate after the birth of a baby Silvery Gibbon. The new born stayed close to her mother on her first day out.

Sadiq Khan: Doing what we can to keep London safe

London Mayor Sadiq Khan discusses the measures he is taking to make London safer, following the terror attack in Westminster on Tuesday morning. Mr Khan also stands firmly against recent rail fare increases that affect commuters in a negative way.

RMT rounds on Grayling for 'bashing' rail workers

The senior assistant general secretary of the RMT union Steve Headley has spoken against Transport Secretary Chris Grayling after he suggested that rail workers will receive a lower pay rise next year.

Search for survivors continues in Genoa bridge collapse

Emergency services are continuing their search for survivors after the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy collapsed during a storm, killing at least 35.

Chris Grayling blames network rail project for recent delays

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling speaks on the recent inflation rates that are set to impact rail prices next year and apologises for the controversial timetable changes and train cancellations that left many customers angry and frustrated over the summer.

Sajid Javid thanks emergency services after terror attack

Home Secretary Sajid Javid thanks the emergency services after Tuesday morning's car attack outside the Houses of Parliament which injured several people. The suspect has been identified as Salih Khater, a 29-year-old man from Birmingham and remains in police custody after his arrest on suspicion of preparing an act of terror.

Westminster terror crash: Car removed from site

The car involved in Tuesday's attack outside Parliament has been removed from the scene as police continue their investigation into yesterday's events. A man has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences while police have raided properties in Birmingham and Nottingham overnight.

20 years and no convictions: The Omagh bombing explained

It's 20 years to the day since the single worst atrocity suffered by Northern Ireland during The Troubles. The Omagh bombing claimed 29 lives in 1998.

Made in Chelsea's Daisy moves onto Ex On The Beach

Former Made in Chelsea star Daisy Robins says the show wasn't giving her enough, so she's moved onto MTV's Ex On The Beach.

England cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray

A jury has found England Cricketer Ben Stokes not guilty of affray following a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in 2017.

Westminster incident: Aerial footage of crashed car

Aerial footage shows a crashed car following an incident outside the Houses of Parliament earlier today. A man has been arrested on suspicion of terror-related offences after the car hit pedestrians and cyclists, before coming to a stop at a security barrier.

England cricketer Ben Stokes cleared of affray

England cricketer Ben Stokes was found not guilty of affray at Bristol Crown Court today. He had been facing trial following a brawl with two nightclub revellers, hours after England played the West Indies in a one-day international in Bristol last year. The 27-year-old's co-accused, Ryan Ali was also cleared of the same charge by the jury following a trial at the city's Crown Court.

Jeremy Corbyn condemns London incident

Jeremy Corbyn condemned the incident in Westminster this morning. The Labour leader said it was very disturbing, after a man was arrested under terror-related charges due to crashing a car into pedestrians and cyclists outside the Houses of Parliament. The man is not co-operating with police and was arrested at the scene after a security barrier prevented the car going further.

Jeremy Corbyn condemns London incident

Jeremy Corbyn condemned the incident in Westminster this morning. The Labour leader said it was very disturbing, after a man was arrested under terror-related charges due to crashing a car into pedestrians and cyclists outside the Houses of Parliament. The man is not co-operating with police and was arrested at the scene after a security barrier prevented the car going further.

Jeremy Corbyn condemns London incident

Jeremy Corbyn condemned the incident in Westminster this morning. The Labour leader said it was very disturbing, after a man was arrested under terror-related charges due to crashing a car into pedestrians and cyclists outside the Houses of Parliament. The man is not co-operating with police and was arrested at the scene after a security barrier prevented the car going further.

Ryan Ali cleared of affray with England cricketer Ben Stokes

England cricketer Ben Stokes has been found not guilty of affray at Bristol Crown Court. He had been facing trial following a brawl with two nightclub revellers, hours after England played the West Indies in a one-day international in Bristol last year.The 27-year-old's co-accused, Ryan Ali was also cleared of the same charge by the jury following a trial at the city's Crown Court.

Love Island's Megan rides a shark in London

Love Island's Megan Barton Hanson takes to the water at Royal Victoria Dock in London promoting new Jason Statham film The Meg.

Floating inflatable unicorn goes adrift on Minnesota lake

A floating rainbow unicorn ferrying five women on a lake went adrift, leaving the local sheriff's office to rescue their floating fairy tale.

Sadiq Khan praises Westminster incident emergency crews

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, heaped praise on the emergency services who responded to a terror-related incident in Westminster this morning. A man has been arrested after driving into pedestrians and cyclists, before crashing into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament.

Couple say thank you to Ben Stokes for intervening in fight

The couple who were involved in a fight outside a Bristol nightclub have thanked England cricket player Ben Stokes for helping them. Kai and William said they appreciated Ben putting his career at risk and were also critical of the criminal repercussions he has faced since the incident last September.

Ex On The Beach stars reveal their dirty secrets

MTV's Ex On The Beach season 9 stars Alicia Bradon, Aaron Gill & Natalee Harris reveal their dirty secrets!

Denzel Washington worries reporter with skydive story

Denzel Washington put his foot in it with presenter Melissa Nathoo when he told her the story of his friend dying just before she did her skydive.

Met Police: Westminster suspect is not co-operating

The Metropolitan Police is urging members of the public to stay away from the cordoned area of Westminster following an incident in which a car crashed into barriers outside the Houses of Parliament this morning. The force is treating it as a terrorist-related incident and are working to identify the suspect who was arrested at the scene. One person remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Police and media on the scene in Westminster

A man has been arrested under suspicion of terrorism offences. A number of pedestrians were injured, with one remaining in hospital, after a car crashed into barriers outside the Houses of Parliament. Areas around Westminster were placed into lock-down by armed officers shortly after the incident at 7.37am on Tuesday. A number of ambulances and police with specialist vehicles are on the scene. Westminster tube station remains closed. The incident is now being treated as terror-related.

Witness: Westminster car crash 'looked deliberate'

A witness to the Westminster car crash incident said it 'looked deliberate'. Jason Williams said the car was driven at speed and did not appear to swerve or avoid the crash. Williams added that police were on the scene within minutes. The crash is now being treated as a terrorist incident. There were no reported fatalities and two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Helicopter footage shows scale of Westminster operation

Helicopter footage shows the scale of an ongoing police operation in London. A cordon is in place around Parliament after a man was arrested this morning. A number of pedestrians were injured when a car crashed into barriers outside the Houses of Parliament. Areas around Westminster were placed into lock-down by armed officers shortly after the incident at 7.37am on Tuesday. A number of ambulances are on the scene and Westminster tube station has been closed.

Armed police set up cordon around Westminster

A man has been arrested after a number of pedestrians were injured when a car crashed into barriers outside the Houses of Parliament. Areas around Westminster were placed into lock-down by armed officers shortly after the incident at 7.37am on Tuesday. A number of ambulances are on the scene and Westminster tube station has been closed.

Parliament crash: Man arrested by armed police

A man has been arrested after crashing his car outside the Houses of Parliament. Police are yet to confirm whether the incident is terror related.

Man arrested after car crashes outside parliament

A man has been arrested by armed police after a car crashed outside the Houses of Parliament, which injured a number of people.

Bulgarian windsurfers reduce plastics in the Black Sea

Two Bulgarian windsurfers are trying to reduce the Black Sea's plastic pollution by raising awareness in the hope of protecting the country's beaches.

Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba wins appeal to practise medicine

Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba who was struck off over the death of a six-year-old boy has won her appeal to practise medicine again.

Celebs arrive for the 2018 Teen Choice Awards in California

The Teen Choice Awards have taken place in Inglewood, California. Colourful celebs gave their views on transgender and inclusion themes.

Dina Asher-Smith wins three golds at European Championships

Triple gold-medallist Dina Asher-Smith arrives back from her successful wins at the European Athletics Championships in Berlin.

Jeremy Corbyn wreath-laying and anti-Semitism

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has responded to questions about a wreath-laying he attended which honoured Palestinian terrorists involved in the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.

Three dead after shop sign collapses in Shanghai

Three people including a child have died after a shop sign suddenly collapsed on pedestrians in Shanghai's busy business district.

Brokenshire: Boris has always been out there

Housing Secretary James Brokenshire reacts to Boris Johnson's recent comments about the burka.

Government invest £100m to eradicate rough sleeping

Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has announced a £100m bid to eradicate rough sleeping across the UK by 2027.

Rail Delivery Group defends train fare hike

The Rail Delivery Group have fought back over next year's fare rises, saying they will help make the railways better in the long-term.

Muslim Council: Boris must be accountable for Burka remarks

Miqdaad Versi from the Muslim Council of Britain has asked for there to be a full investigation into Boris Johnson's recent recent comments about the burka.

Commuters outraged by 'disgusting' hike in rail fares

Commuters are outraged at the news that rail fares are set to go up by 3.5 per cent next year, after receiving a poor service.

Moss Side shooting: 12 people injured

Twelve people have been hurt in a shooting in the Moss Side area of Manchester, which police are treating as attempted murder.