The day Britain stood still to marvel at the heavens as once-in-a-generation eclipse stuns the country... and if you missed it, the next one isn't until 2050

The supply of the electric shock gloves will cost up to $20million (£15million), while the gloves are designed to cause pain and impair a person's ability to respond.

Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching without consent against six men, who cannot be identified for legal reasons.

High-flying Sydney banker David Cao, 37, accused of trying to kill his boyfriend with a hot saucepan in a luxury French hotel had a whirlwind romance with a Kyle & Jackie O show star.

The UK economy grew by 0.4 per cent between April and June - down from growth of 0.6 per cent between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said today.

James Davies, 61, is selling the five-bedroom detached house in Curdridge, Hampshire, he owns with his wife, Sam, 51, for £1.5million.

The total number of UK 18-year-olds accepted on to degree courses has risen by 3 per cent on the same point last year, with a record high of 262,820 taking up places so far, initial Ucas figures show.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting a 'strong' protest by Japan.

A young man has been accused of grooming a teenage girl on Snapchat after meeting her at a neighbourhood house party and then allegedly raped her.