John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.

An "animal-centred internet" - which could allow pets to interact with each other as well as humans - may be possible, scientists have suggested.

Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day.

Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law".

A 9/11 victim's DNA helped identify a murdered girl 21 years after construction workers found her skull at a famous New York club.

US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York.

The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.

Large parts of southern England, as well as parts of South Wales, were hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight, following two weather warnings from the Met Office.

Ronnie O’Sullivan suffered a surprise exit in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals as he was beaten 13-10 by Stuart Bingham.

A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.