The peer, who was speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, criticised Jeremy Corbyn’s slow response to the issue.

The Ural Airlines A321 carrying 226 passengers and seven crew hit gulls as it was taking off from Moscow’s Zhukovsky airport.

Democrats Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar have been outspoken critics of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.

Last month was 0.95C warmer than the 20th century average for July, meteorologists said.

Forget the misconceptions - Marbella offers plenty of life's nice things from food to flamenco, and it's all within easy reach.

Scott Lowe, 30, was banned from driving for 15 months

Researchers have discovered that the numbers of plant species recorded by botanists have risen in locations where the climate has changed most rapidly, especially in relatively cold parts of the world.

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and others called for Jo Swinson to reconsider her immediate dismissal of the Brexit proposal.

The 18-year-old was fatally knifed in Brixton, south London