An alien star passed through our Solar System just 70,000 years ago, astronomers have announced.

A children's charity is urging an independent all-party review of the UK's childcare system as costs continue to rise, with a 5% increase in a year.

More than half of England's councils say they will not have enough money to provide essential services in the next financial year, a survey has found.

There is a "real and present danger" of Russia trying to destabilise Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the UK defence secretary says.

An Australian former Guantanamo Bay detainee, David Hicks, successfully challenges his terrorism conviction in the US.

Hundreds of thousands attend marches in Argentina to mark the unresolved death one month ago of prosecutor Alberto Nisman.

Parents of children with mental health problems in England will get more say on their care, says the NHS after a survey suggests major problems.

After winning best international band at the NME Awards, Foo Fighters announce they are topping Friday night at this year's Glastonbury Festival.