HEADLINES

There have been "millions" of exploitation attempts since a "critical" security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company.

An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.

Killers who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.

Pharmacy leaders have called for prescription charges to be scrapped in England.

Pope Leo's doctors say final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localised, and no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said in a statement.

Police are investigating former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson over an allegation that he raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, the PA news agency reports.

Scientists have found clues that could help predict who will develop aggressive prostate cancer many years in advance.