Two UK-based philanthropic foundations have donated a total of £1.8m ($3m) to the 12 million people facing starvation in the Horn of Africa.

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A tram popular with tourists derails in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro killing its driver and four passengers, with another 27 injured.

The first minister is to order a public inquiry into the Edinburgh trams project once there is "greater clarity" about its direction.

An inquiry into the death in Iraq of a hotel receptionist in British custody will clear the Army of systematic torture but criticise individual UK soldiers, it is reported.

Relatives of a couple who died on holiday in Morocco in separate falls describe speculation over their deaths as "hurtful and malicious".

Former SAS soldier John McAleese, who led the raid that ended the 1980 siege at Iran's London embassy, has died, the Foreign Office says.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is delighted with his team's performance as a 3-1 win over Bolton ensures they lead the Premier League table.