Criminal who helped inspire 'Stockholm syndrome' theory dies1 day agoTom McArthurBBC NewsGetty ImagesOne of the two charismatic criminals involved in the kidnapping that gave the world the term...

Criminal who helped inspire 'Stockholm syndrome' theory dies23 hours agoTom McArthurBBC NewsGetty ImagesOne of the two charismatic criminals involved in the kidnapping that gave the world the term...

A mass evacuation order was issued in a US state after a tank containing nitric acid reportedly leaked on Wednesday. The Austin Powder Red Diamond, where the leak allegedly happened, is located in...

MSPs have approved the general principles of legislation that could introduce assisted dying for terminally ill Scots in a landmark vote at Holyrood. The Scottish Parliament voted by 70 votes to 56...

Scottish assisted dying bill passes first vote38 minutes agoAngus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsA bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has passed an initial vote at Holyrood.The proposals would...

MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland6 hours agoAngus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsGetty ImagesFor the third time in Scottish parliamentary history, MSPs are to vote on plans to legalise assisted...

Swinney will not support assisted dying in ScotlandJust nowGlenn CampbellBBC Scotland Political EditorGetty ImagesFirst Minister John Swinney has said he will not support a bill which would allow...