Colonies of the tiny Schizoporella japonica have been found at a quarter of Scottish ports. Teenager Sajeda Shareif hopes her actions will encourage peace in a country which has faced instability ...

A survey found the number of cancer centres experiencing severe delays had almost doubled in a year. The US broadens Russia sanctions, including a fresh crackdown on banks and tech. "What if they were ...

Four ambulance trusts report taking at least 24 hours to reach some people who called for help. Sylvia Marsh waited three-and-a-half hours for an ambulance after falling and breaking her hip. Most ...

Why modern cyber-crime forums were inspired by a site started by Ukrainian credit card thieves. An "easily identifiable logo" ...

Soldiers are sent to help Rio police after heavily-armed drug gangs fought over its biggest favela. Shanu Babar loves train ...

The Beatles' John Lennon "found sanctuary" in the grounds, which will also serve as a youth centre. The problem affects a quarter of women in the UK and many end up having surgery to treat it.

A minister says payment eligibility will abide by the "suffered through no fault of their own" principle. This year's blockbuster convention will include sneak previews of Batwoman, The Terminator and ...

A wine producer in the Burgundy region of France blames climate change for this year's low yield. Research for the SQA appears to support claims that a coursework system devalues the qualification.

Roman silver found by a teenage metal detectorist in Fife will be displayed in Scotland. First babies to be vaccinated in eight weeks to protect against liver diseases. David Hall made the discovery ...

An Afropop artist, a veteran mechanic and other women's stories BBC Africa featured in 2018. Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino play down title talk, while Manchester City ...

A minimum three-year contract would allow people to put down more roots in their area, ministers say. Villagers say the imam risked his life to shelter them, after they fled an attack by cattle ...

The partner of murdered school teacher Ashling Murphy has settled his High Court claim for defamation against the BBC. Ryan ...