A man arrested on suspicion of murder after a deadly house fire near Middlesbrough has appeared in court charged with grievous bodily harm and intentional strangulation.

Sir James Cleverly is stepping down from the shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor.

The government says its support for the Falkland Islands is "unwavering" amid reports that the US may oppose British sovereignty over the territory.

One migrant has died and 72 others have been rescued from a small boat trying to reach the UK from France.

Festivalgoers and cricket fans face more wet weather on Saturday, as the Met Office issues a new weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms.

Festivalgoers and cricket fans face more wet weather on Saturday, as the Met Office issues a new warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms.