Articles By Fiona Keating
Five passengers have claimed asylum after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Scotland when crew were told of a threat to destroy it.
Killer whales are so traumatised by captivity in tiny pools that they turn on their human trainers and kill or maim them.
Norway, a world leader in equal rights, has become the first European country to introduce compulsory military service for women.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four people including a police constable were stabbed in a Birmingham mosque.
Reformist-backed cleric Hassan Rohani has won Iran's presidential election, securing just over 50% of the vote.
The Queen celebrated her official birthday on Saturday 15 June with the Duchess of Cambridge by her side, along with Prince Harry, Prince William and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
The Chinese-born Wendi Deng is being divorced by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and stands to receive millions in a pre-nuptial agreement.
Rafael Nadal has won the French Open for a record-breaking eighth time with a 6-3 6-2 6-3 victory over David Ferrer.
Rafa Nadal has beaten fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open championships at Roland Garros, and they were both supported from the stands by girlfriends Maria Francisca Perello and Marta Tornel.
Twilight star Robert Pattinson has teamed up with Leo DiCaprio to help forget his troubles with ex-girlfriend Kristen Stewart.