Yahoo says the US government "threatened" to fine it $250,000 a day if the search giant failed to hand over user data.

A 14-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of arson after 43 dogs were killed in a major fire at Manchester Dogs' Home.

New EU sanctions against Russia will take effect on Friday over its role in Ukraine, with Russia warning of retaliation.

Ofqual says just 3% of England's GCSE entries will earn the highest mark of Grade 9 under the new system of marking pupils from 1-9 rather than A*-G.

The CIA triples its highest estimate for the number of fighters with Islamic State as the US seeks Turkey's support for action against the group.

The first British person to contract Ebola during the outbreak in Africa is to return to the country where he was infected to fight the disease.

A police manhunt is under way in the US state of Ohio after teenage triple murderer TJ Lane and another inmate escape jail.

Theatre, film and TV actor Sir Donald Sinden dies at his home aged 90 following a long illness, his son confirms.