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Three killed as Russia jet explodes

Three people have died after a passenger plane caught fire and then exploded on a runway at a Siberian airport, Russian officials said.Forty-three people...

Engineers working to restore water

Around 5,200 homes in Northern Ireland remain without water as engineers continued to repair the leaks that crippled the region's water system.But while 500...

Two killed in hot air balloon crash

A hot air balloon on a high-altitude flight lost control and plummeted to the ground, killing both occupants, emergency services have said.The accident occurred...

Open prison on fire after rampage

An open prison is on fire after a New Year's Day rampage by inmates thought to have been sparked by attempts to breathalyse them...

One killed as Russian jet explodes

A Russian passenger jet carrying 128 people caught fire and later exploded at a Siberian airport - killing one person and injuring 10, officials...

Australia floods spark evacuations

Residents of an Australian coastal city have been evacuated as surging floodwaters edged closer to their community, with one official describing the devastation as...

UN to examine Rockall 'ownership'

The United Nations is likely to examine claims to the ownership of the remote islet of Rockall within weeks after Denmark made a submission,...

Queen attends an engagement a day

Despite her advancing years the Queen has continued her busy working life - carrying out, on average, at least one official engagement each day...

Scotland welcomes first 2011 babies

Scotland has welcomed the first babies of 2011 at hospitals around the country.One of the earliest arrivals was a boy who entered the world...

Prison set on fire as inmates riot

Specialist officers had to be called in after about 40 prisoners began a riot and set alight an open prison, according to the Ministry...

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