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Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.

New transport minister says 20mph zones should be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries.

Qatar's PM says talks between Israel and Hamas on a hostages release deal are in a "delicate phase".

Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.

Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.

Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.

Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.

Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.

The UK foreign secretary tells Israeli leaders not to risk escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.

The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

Michael Donovan was jailed for staging the youngster's kidnap in February 2008.

Michael Donovan was jailed for staging the youngster's kidnap in February 2008.

Michael Donovan was jailed for staging the youngster's kidnap in February 2008.

Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in Hamas captivity.

Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in Hamas captivity.

Hugh Grant says he could have faced a bill of up to £10m if he had gone to court, even if he had won.

The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.

The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.