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Oscar Pistorius murder trial hears from ex-girlfriend
ITV News Africa Correspondent Rohit Kachroo is tweeting from the courtroom in Pretoria where Oscar Pistorius is standing trial for murder.
Samantha Taylor called as witness. Former girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius.
Her evidence will not be on camera
She says they started dating in 2011 when she was 17
Russia's parliament speaker vows no war with Ukraine
Russia's upper house of parliament speaker said there will be no war between his country and Ukraine.
– Valentina Matviyenko, Russia's upper house of parliament speakerIt's complete nonsense, it absolutely does not reflect our intentions, the feelings of empathy and the pain we feel for the Ukrainian people.
Valentina Matviyenko added that Crimea's parliament has the right to hold a referendum on the region's future status.
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Network Rail boss' 'unreserved apology' to bereaved
The chief executive of Network Rail, Mark Carne, has made an "unreserved apology to those who have been let down" by the authority's failings in managing the risks of level crossings.
Speaking on Daybreak, Mr Carne also apologised for the behaviour of Network Rail in dealing with the bereaved.
In response, Chris Bazlinton - father of Olivia Bazlinton, who died at a level crossing in 2005 - said he was "encouraged" by the comments and would be holding Network Rail to account.
Mr Bazlinton added: "I think the future is bright. I think this report will lead to much safer railways."
Read more: Network Rail boss apologises over fatal level crossing failings
Fear is shaping the political landscape in Crimea
Fear is shaping events in Crimea, the multi-ethnic peninsula that finds itself at the heart of a tussle between great powers.
Read the full storyAfghan stray Wylie goes from dog fighting to Crufts
Wylie the dog has come along way from the dog fights in Afghanistan to the top of the Crufts leader board.
Read the full storyNetwork Rail treated bereaved families 'appallingly'
A report on level crossing safety has said Network Rail admitted its behaviour towards bereaved families "has been appalling".
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'Too drunk' gambler loses $500,000 in Las Vegas casino
A gambler who lost $500,000 (£298,000) in 17 hours at a Las Vegas casino has claimed he should not pay his debt because he was too drunk.
Read the full storyPistorius witness 'heard screams after calling for help'
Dr Johan Stipp, a neighbour of Oscar Pistorius who yesterday recalled attempting to save the life of Reeva Steenkamp, is being cross examined by defence lawyer Barry Roux.
Stipp heard screams following his second attempt to alert security
Ex-Russia Today anchor accuses network of censorship
The former Russia Today anchor woman who resigned live on air said she made her decision after the "propagandist nature" of the state sponsored TV network "came out it in full force, like I have never seen it before".
Liz Wahl said bosses' decision to cut the words "Russian intervention" from an interview with a former US Congressman led her to resign.
Carson Yeung sentenced to six years in jail
Former Birmingham City Football Club chairman Carson Yeung has been sentenced to six years in jail for laundering £55 million following a high-profile trial.
The 54-year-old was found guilty by a Hong Kong court on Monday of five counts of money-laundering. He had denied the charges.
The businessman told the court he had amassed his wealth through hairdressing, share trading, property purchases, gambling in the world's casino hub of Macau and otherinvestments.
The former hair stylist to Hong Kong's rich and famous laundered the money between January 2001 and December 2007 through five bank accounts, the court found.
