Thefts of blue parking badges used by disabled drivers have more than doubled in a year in England, the latest figures suggest.

A man is in a critical condition after being shot by police following a seven-hour stand-off in south London.

Striking unions could face restrictions on their use of social media, the TUC's general secretary tells the BBC.

A memorial service is due to be held to mark the 30th anniversary of the Manchester air disaster.

Macedonia defends its handling of security at the country's border with Greece, where migrants were beaten back with truncheons and riot shields.

Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams says the IRA was not involved in the murder of ex-IRA man Kevin McGuigan Sr and criticises those who he says have "seized" on the murder to "undermine" his party.

Senior North and South Korean officials are to hold talks amid growing tension, the South's presidential office says.

Britain's Jessica Ennis-Hill leads the World Championship heptathlon after two events with Katarina Johnson-Thompson second.