Killings in Chicago have hit a 20-year high as the grim toll for homicides passes 500. The BBC's Ian Pannell and Darren Conway explore a world where gangs and guns rule. (WARNING: CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGE)

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn focuses on housing costs as he took on Theresa May in the first Prime Minister's Questions since the summer recess.

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he has been asked to stay on for three years once a takeover of the sport is completed.

Sports Direct’s embattled owner Mike Ashley says ultimately it will be best for everyone for him to go if he fails to fix the company’s problems.

The UK is to begin preliminary talks with Australia about the outline of a future free trade deal between the two countries.

The number of children seeking asylum in the care of English councils rose by 62% in a year, figures compiled by BBC News show.

Retailer Sports Direct faces a shareholder revolt at its annual meeting with investors dissatisfied despite the firm's pledge to improve working conditions for its staff.

Critics of Ireland's tax regime are drawing outdated and unfair caricatures, says the Republic's Finance Minister.