But win provokes criticism from the UK and US, as Australia's Foreign Minister calls for election re-run

Britain will close its embassy in Yemen today amid heightened security fears after Interpol warned countries around the world to be on their guard following a series of prison breaks believed to be linked to the al-Qa'ida terror network.

British Embassy in Sana'a will be closed on Sunday and Monday as a 'precautionary measure'

The 43-year-old was visiting relatives when she was attacked for her valuables

Theresa May and William Hague pushed into third and fourth slots

The annual release of secret papers from the National Archive reveals Mrs Thatcher’s scornful response to a plan to put the precocious young Tory in the Treasury

Inside Westminster: Small majority would leave the PM dependent on the Commons votes of right-wingers

Scandal has seen a number of executives detained

19-year-old man suspected of delivering fatal blow

The Israelis will continue to maintain contact with the Hezballah ‘militant staff’ whenever they want a body swap

Five export licences suspended over fears weapons are being used for internal suppression against its people

Judge hails work of Independent journalists as former Foreign Office contractor is sentenced after undercover investigation

Government approves thousands of deals with states it condemns for human rights abuses

Britain is to supply rebels in Syria with defences against chemical attacks, including protective hoods, after repeated claims that regime forces have been using  sarin gas.