Cancer death rates in the UK have fallen to a historic new low, Cancer Research UK has announced.

The UK should urgently accelerate plans to spend more on its armed forces or risk being vulnerable to the kind of missile and drone attacks seen across the Gulf and in Russia's war against Ukraine, an author of the government's defence review has said.

The conflict in Iran is inflicting misery on millions - driving up bills and upending energy markets.

The price of oil has clocked its biggest single-day gain in six years - with Brent crude surging by more than 20% to $114 (£85) a barrel.

A 35-year-old Florida woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired at Rihanna's home.

Several gunshots have been fired into Rihanna's California home - with one round penetrating the mansion's wall.