They say they wanted the sand as a "souvenir" and did not realise they were committing an offence.

Some 200 schools in Indian-administered Kashmir opened their doors but many parents kept their children at home.

Russian and Syrian air strikes reportedly tried to stop the convoy bound for rebel-held Idlib.

Three elected officials are removed from office in raids over alleged links to Kurdish militants.

Donna Francis is accused of killing Kelly Mayhew in a "botched butt enhancement" procedure in 2015.

A fall in uptake of the MMR vaccine means the UK has lost its measles-free status.

The disturbing modern art piece has been installed on the roof of Wellington's City Gallery.

The government has ditched the idea of phasing out freedom of movement under a no-deal Brexit.

No wins in three games but Frank Lampard is moulding Chelsea to his philosophy, says Tim Cahill.

The reprieve allows US companies to do business with Huawei for a further 90 days

Unrest has been reported on the streets of Manokwari after reports of racist abuse of Papuan students.

Cliftonville Ladies player Billie Simpson joins the likes of Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in being nominated for the Puskas Award.

The couple have been together since 2006 and have two children.

Police called it "digital makeup" but his lawyer argues police unfairly manipulated his image.

Thirty years ago a "European unity" picnic became an East German exodus from communism.

The decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo came five years after Eric Garner's death during his arrest.

Elissa has challenged taboos in her music and is one of the best-selling Arab singers of all time.

There will be no review of the handball law following Gabriel Jesus' disallowed goal for Manchester City against Tottenham.

The PM insists the UK will be ready for a possible no-deal exit, after warnings in a leaked report.

Indonesians take part in a greasy pole climbing contest - a tradition that dates back to Dutch colonial days.

The singer said he lent his private plane to the royal pair - but he paid to carbon offset the trip.