Former Syrian president Bashar al Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes, following a ruling by a court in the country.

Donald Trump secretly left Turkey through a catering container to a military jet over a threat from Iran, according to US reports.

England is "leading the world" in efforts to eliminate hepatitis C as deaths from the virus have reduced by 36% in the last 10 years, NHS England said.

A trainee police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester while off-duty over the weekend, Greater Manchester Police said.

While Christmastime is often associated with drinking and driving, August is the worst month for drink-drive crashes, according to new research.

An internet predator has been jailed after forcing more than 100 teenage girls to self-harm and perform sex acts online.