Israeli forces reportedly widen their ground assault in the Gaza Strip to include Khan Younis in the south, after fierce clashes around Gaza City.

Several European countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia following Moscow's row with Ukraine.

The Met Office issues severe weather warnings as temperatures in the UK plummet as low as -10C (14F) overnight.

A British journalist seized by kidnappers in Somalia and held for 40 days has spoken of how he feared for his life.

Hospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, the Department of Health has announced.

Next and Debenhams see sales fall over the Christmas period, as a survey puts UK consumer confidence at a new low.

House prices fell by 15.9% last year, according to the latest survey by the Nationwide building society.

The final closure of the remaining 200 Woolworths stores is due to take place, the retailer's administrator says.

The US is to establish "the largest area of protected sea in the world", banning fishing and mining, around its Pacific islands.

A type of iguana missed by Darwin during his Galapagos trip promises to rewrite the animal's history in the islands.

Jermain Defoe looks set to return to Tottenham after Portsmouth accept a bid for the England striker.

Carlos Tevez reiterates his desire to stay at Manchester United but says he will leave if his ongoing contract negotiations are not sorted out.

Manchester United's Ryan Giggs has hinted that he could retire at the end of the season.

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