Sam Smith changes gender pronouns to 'they' and 'them'
After a "lifetime of being at war with their gender," Sam Smith has chosen new pronouns.
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As Boris Johnson pursues Brexit, all eyes are on Northern Ireland
New York Times: Lurking suspicion among Irish that Johnson doesn't care much about them.
Mother's anguish after baby son thrown over bridge by his father
Father calmly ordered a drink at pub minutes after allegedly throwing son over bridge.
Britain's Govt outlined the impact of a no-deal Brexit. It's not pretty
New York Times: Warning of food shortages and skyrocketing fuel prices.
Johnson denies lying to Queen, wins Brexit court case
Many fear a no-deal Brexit will be economically devastating for the UK.
'Panic, riots, delays': Worst-case scenario No Deal Brexit document released
Official Yellowhammer document reveals it could take two days to cross the border.
Baby boy dead after being thrown from bridge
The boy's father was heard at a nearby pub saying he threw his baby into the river.
He's lived 61 years in NZ - then gets told he's not a resident
Tim Dare came to NZ as a child - 61 years later he's told he's not a resident.
3yo girl dies in mum's arms after horror misdiagnosis
She was misdiagnosed more than 10 times in 3 weeks. Days later she died.
Cyclist's savage headbutt caught on CCTV
Police have appealed for assistance to identify a cyclist who headbutted a pedestrian.
Man bites dog: Brit rocker admits to drug-fuelled attack
Shaun Ryder of the Happy Mondays has made a startling admission.
Incredible discovery: Scientists find water on new 'Super earth' planet
The discovery offers a tantalising new target in the search for life in the universe.
Boris Johnson suspension of Parliament 'unlawful'
Ruling doesn't mean Parliament will immediately resume, but gives PM's opponents hope.
White supremacist jailed 18 years for trying to kill teen day after mosque attacks
Knifeman "fuelled by hatred of Muslims" after watching Christchurch attack on TV news.
UK Parliament closes, but lawmakers don't go quietly
New York Times: Opposition lawmakers threw themselves at the speaker's chair.
Man spends son's inheritance fighting a $190 speeding fine
"I couldn't believe I had been speeding. It made a simple day out turn very sour actually"
Opinion: Ripping into London's bad-taste tour
Max Wooldridge says tours that dwell on Jack the Ripper's murders are distasteful.
UK: Cotswolds market town with many selling points
Lottie Gross explores the English town that made pub crawls a sport.
Did Boris Johnson just outfox himself on Brexit?
New York Times: Is this one of the most abysmal starts a British leader has ever endured?
UK: Street art tour of London's Shoreditch neighbourhood
Street art in Shoreditch ranges from superb to slander to gummy miniatures.
Boris Johnson to Irish leader: Brexit deal can be done
Johnson says Brexit deal can be reached so Britain leaves European Union by October 31.
Johnson finds his party loyalists aren't as loyal as Trump's
New York Times: However distasteful Republicans find Trump, they largely back his agenda.
Movie tells story of whistleblower who tried to prevent war
Loyalty to the actual events also meant embracing an unconventional plot.
Editorial: Brexit chaos in UK echoes swampish action in US
We say: The UK's dramas almost made US politics look tame - but not for long.
Boris Johnson's 'humiliating defeat' is anything but
Boris has lost three key Brexit votes in just two days - potentially scoring him a win.
People have now stopped vaccinating their pets
A worrying number of pet owners say they do not think vaccines are necessary.
Air rage: Kiwi convicted after abusing stewardess, demanding 'white girl'
Peter Nelson launched into a tirade of abuse after being woken up by a flight attendant.
Pippa Middleton's topless photo scandal
Photos of the Middleton sisters have come back to haunt them.
Due North: An alternative to London is full of family fun
London is great, but there's lots of family fun up north, too.
Rock legend's epic Trump take-down
One of most famous voices in rock music has broken his usual silence on things political.
'Arrogant' tycoon who was late for road crash trial in a McLaren supercar is jailed
Property developer crashed at such a speed engine flew out of his Porsche 911.
Google under fire over Grace Millane case
Social media giant failed to remove links showing identity of man charged with her murder.
Why Boris Johnson could be a surprise triumph as PM
Times: Political journalist and author Robert Harris on Boris Johnson and Donald Trump.
Prince Andrew blasted for claiming photo is fake
Lawyers want to interview Prince Andrew, saying the denial is 'hurtful' to their client.