The alleged killer - who wore a blonde wig - originally told police it was a crime of passion.

California and four firms reach a fuel-efficiency deal despite a White House drive to relax rules.

The announcement comes after Israel razed Palestinian buildings it said had been built illegally.

School parties are often riotous, but few end with 100 German teens laying siege to a police station.

The US accuses President Maduro and his allies of profiteering amid acute food shortages.

Stuart Thompson bowls Olly Stone with the first ball of the day on day three of England's Test against Ireland at Lord's.

Sebastian Vettel leads Charles Leclerc in a Ferrari one-two in first practice at the German Grand Prix.

The US and UK leaders have a "lot in common", the American ambassador in London says.

Australia recall opening batsman Cameron Bancroft in their 17-man squad for the Ashes series against England.

American Caeleb Dressel smashes Michael Phelps' world record in the semi-final of the 100m butterfly at the World Swimming Championships with a time of 49.50 seconds.

Seventeen-year-old Regan Smith sets a new world record in the semi-final of the women's 200m backstroke at the World Swimming Championships.

British heavyweight Dillian Whyte says he beat Oscar Rivas fairly despite testing positive for banned substance leading up to the bout.

The UN human rights chief says it is unlikely air strikes on schools and hospitals are accidental.

Thousands of pro-democracy activists protest at the police response to last weekend’s triad gang attacks.

Jess Thirlby is named as the new England Roses new head coach, replacing Tracey Neville.

England bowl Ireland out for 38 to win the four-day Test by 143 runs and avoid being on the end of a stunning upset.

Chris Woakes bowls Tim Murtagh to complete career best figures of 6-17 as England dismiss Ireland for 38 and seal a 143-run victory at Lord's.

The economy grew less than previously thought in 2018, missing the US President's target of 3%.

Carl Beech's lies about murder and child sexual abuse led to a £2m Metropolitan Police investigation.

Wildfires are raging in Siberia, Alaska, Greenland and Canada, many of them in the Arctic Circle. Why?

The national population census will recognise people who don't identify as either male or female.