Killer Ian Huntley is to sue the prison service after he had his throat slashed by another inmate in Frankland Prison, County Durham.

British and Afghan troops taking part in a major operation against Taliban insurgents are making good progress but "there is still a long way to go".

A memorial service has been held in Germany to remember the victims of the deadly crush at the Love Parade techno music festival a week ago.

Russian wildfires have killed at least 29 people and burned over 1,000 homes as the country suffers its hottest summer on record.