Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.

The man accused of killing four students is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.

Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.

Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.

The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.

Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.

The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.

The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.

Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.