Offshore workers are now almost a fifth heavier than in the mid-1980s, according to a long-running study into their changing shape.

Islamic State accepts a pledge of allegiance from Nigeria's militant group Boko Haram, according to an audio message purportedly from IS.

Authors and Alzheimer's campaigners are among those paying tribute to author Sir Terry Pratchett, who has died at the age of 66.

Northern Ireland faces disruption to a number of services on Friday due to a strike by some public sector trade unions.

A new website reveals Egypt's plans to build a new administrative and business capital, on the outskirts of Cairo, which will house up to five million residents.

The head of Nato says he expects Britain to "show leadership" over meeting the alliance's 2% defence spending target.

The Hillsborough police match commander tells a jury that he relied on colleagues on the day of the disaster but "the buck stops with me".

New footage emerges which appears to show three London schoolgirls preparing to enter Syria, where it is believed they joined Islamic State.