Police in England say they have new leads in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished in Portugal in 2007.

Madeleine McCann's parents are said to be "very, very pleased" with Scotland Yard's review of their daughter's disappearance, as it emerged detectives have identified "more than a handful of people of interest" in the case.

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

A US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble.

A five-year-old British girl who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named by her family, according to reports.

Support for the UK Independence Party has reached a record 19%, according to a poll which saw both Labour and the Tories losing ground.

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during the evening rush hour, sending 60 people to hospital.

Conservative religious politicians in Afghanistan blocked legislation today aimed at strengthening provisions for women's freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience.