Lawmakers branded the move as ‘disturbing’ and compared it to the actions of some terror groups and oppressive governments ...

President says deal essential to lower US fuel prices but move set to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies ...

Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practice ...

US immigration officer shot man in car where five-year-old child was sitting in the Bronx, sparking fierce protests ...

Florida, Alabama and Mississippi brace as Isaias strengthens to category 3 and surges up to 7ft expected ...

Weekend crossword No 822 ...

Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will be a relief for Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for the left of British politics ...

The Hall of Famer who led the 1985 Bears to the Super Bowl title was one of two people in NFL history to win league titles as a player, assistant and head coach ...

Vessel spent over 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call, a US navy record ...

Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné says bloc will support 46 strategic projects including lithium and rare earths plants ...

Locals also express fear after man shot in the neck while his child was in the back of his car ...

Tories said to be ready to fight in Clacton, with standards investigation rumoured to be nearing its end ...