Melissa has been upgraded to a category five storm and could become Jamaica's strongest on record.

"Flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" left the department unable to cope with demand for asylum accommodation, a report by MPs suggests.

King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed.

UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.

Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.

Australia confirm captain Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test, with Steve Smith set to lead the side in his absence.

Despite outcry over a British toddler’s death, mould remains a problem in many homes - so are new law changes enough?

Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.