Some people with high levels of supposedly "good" cholesterol are at much greater risk of a heart disease, a study suggests.

Ken Livingstone sparks anger after saying hedge funds donating to Labour MP Dan Jarvis was like "Jimmy Savile funding a children's group".

Militias allied to the South Sudanese army have been allowed to rape women in lieu of wages while fighting rebels, a UN report says.

The war of words between Apple and the US Department of Justice intensifies with accusations of "smear" tactics over China claim.

Owners of tumble dryers requiring repairs in a fire safety campaign are being told they must wait 11 months for their appliance to be fixed.

Labour will control public spending through a "fiscal credibility" lock, shadow chancellor John McDonnell says as he insists there is "nothing left wing" about spending too much.

Boris Johnson says leaving the EU is a "win-win for all of us", as Tony Blair urges more "passion" from the Remain campaign.

Former US Republican hopeful Ben Carson confirms his support for front-runner Donald Trump in the presidential race.