Researchers find that 6% of red dwarf stars host habitable, Earth-sized planets - meaning the closest may be just 13 light-years away.

More than 11,000 elephants have been killed by ivory poachers in Gabon since 2004 according to new research

The death of a woman who was left at home without medication, food, or water for nine days is being investigated by police.

News Corporation has reported a more-than-doubling in profits to $2.38bn, but spent another $56m to cover costs related to the defunct News of the World.