Theresa May's hopes of getting EU leaders to help her push her Brexit deal through parliament have been dealt a severe blow as she prepares to return home and face her party.

The man suspected of opening fire at a Christmas market has been shot dead, the French interior minister has said.

Virgin Galactic has successfully launched a tourism rocket ship into space for the first time - with Sir Richard Branson hoping a commercial flight will take place by March 2019.

More than 24,000 people in Britain will be sleeping rough or in cars, trains or tents over Christmas, according to new figures.

Chelsea fans have been accused of racist chanting in their Europa League draw away at Vidi on Thursday night.

Manchester United's struggle to be part of the Premier League title race has demonstrated an underlying division in the camp, according to Tim Sherwood.

Peter Wright believes he can win a maiden World Championship title this year and admits that winning darts' ultimate prize would be "a dream come true".

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has had sleepless nights as the wait to move into their new stadium continues.

A Santa Claus has been criticised by parents after he allegedly swore at children.

Footage of an artificial intelligence robot that Russian state television used as an example of the country's technological prowess has been exposed as a man wearing a robot suit.

A man has been rescued after being stuck in an abandoned restaurant's grease vent for two days.

Two hefty hounds have shared a pet slimmer of the year award after shedding a quarter of their body weight.

Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, The Cure, Def Leppard and Radiohead are among the acts announced as the latest members of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

He has already collaborated with everyone from Jay Z to Paul McCartney - and now Kanye West is looking to add another big name to his CV.

A project to rebuild the EastEnders set is expected to go £27m over budget, raising concerns over whether licence fee payers' money is being spent wisely.

Keira Knightley and Ms Dynamite have been honoured at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.