Figures reveal record £14bn sales last year with nearly 80% going to Middle East

Prime minister says increase after conservation efforts is ‘historic achievement’

Rubbish has been washing up on its isolated beaches in the Pitcairn chain at a rate of several thousand bits of plastic a day

Changes mean not all family units considered a ‘social group’ for purpose of asylum

Angry commuters argue with pro-democracy demonstrators

Metal ashtrays that grace the vestibule off parliament’s cafe are finally being removed

Chile’s navy confirmed it was working to mitigate damage caused by the spill at Guarello island

Lives put at risk as thousands face forcible return to warzones under air attack

Chile finishes atop a new study that aims to prod discussion on how to deter, uncover and punish corruption.

Hong Kong police have fired tear gas at an unauthorised protest held by tens of thousands of people to condemn an attack by armed masked men last week.