The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the inquest into her late husband's death to be abandoned and for a public inquiry to be held in its place.

Family issues plea for justice in bus rape case that shocked India

A Cabinet minister has controversially warned that the Government is upsetting “vast numbers of people” with its plans for same-sex marriage.

'Miami Beach is gorgeous and the city has such a buzz'

Hearing in danger of collapse after British Government’s accused of evidence cover-up

High Court judge says hedge fund tycoons gave ‘tainted’ evidence in fight for spoils of marriage

High culture and low life embrace in a novel of youthful promise foiled by maternal bonds

Quentin Tarantino, DVD/Blu-ray (165mins)

The Booker Prize-winner The Remains of the Day is Kazuo Ishiguro's most famous novel, but An Artist of the Floating World is his one book that I re-read at least once a year.

One in four gay people in the European Union say they have faced violence because of their sexuality, according to a new report.

Finnish singer Krista Siegfrids hopes to make a statement with "Marry Me"

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell denied a series of child sex offences when he appeared in court today.

There is no great demand for gay marriage but plans have caused widespread upset, according to the Defence Secretary

While in the house he helped himself to Jaffa Cakes and a pasta meal before making off with three televisions and other valuables