Crimean parliament seizure inflames Ukraine tensions Live Follow live updates as pro-Russian gunmen take over the Crimean parliament building Follow live updates as pro-Russian gunmen take over the Crimean parliament building

Net migration to UK jumps 30% Unexpected rise of 58,0000 in 12 months to September 2013 mainly fuelled by migrants from recession-hit southern Europe

Laws: cuts hit child poverty plan Lib Dem minister David Laws says he is 'disappointed, frustrated and angry' at Tories' refusal to sign up to new targets

Trimble 'knew nothing of IRA deal' Ex-first minister, who played key role in peace process, says: 'I would dearly love to know who signed off those letters'

Standard Life could quit Scotland Edinburgh-based insurance firm says it will take 'whatever action necessary' to protect business in event of yes vote for independence

Merkel to exhort UK to remain in EU Chancellor set to address UK parliament amid German fears in Berlin that Britain may be on way to exit

Arizona vetoes anti-gay bill Governor blocks bill giving businesses religious cause to refuse service to gays after fierce backlash from corporations

10,000 at risk of domestic violence More than 10,000 women and children are at high risk of being murdered or seriously injured by current or former partners

John Kerry slams US 'isolationism' Budget cuts will reduce global clout, warns secretary of state, and hints that US would consider military strike on Iran

Scathing verdict for hospital trust NHS ombudsman says Furness hospital trust's lack of honesty hurt bereaved family of Joshua Titcombe after baby's death aged nine days

Lee Rigby's killers sentenced Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale fight with guards in dock as punishment is handed out

No sign of halt to climate change National science academies of the US and the UK say longer-term warming trend is still evident despite global warming slowdown

Refugees suffer 'devastation' in Syria Huge crowd of Palestinians is photographed waiting to be given aid in Yarmouk, which is under blockade

Plan to make pre-nups binding Law Commission says agreements should be enforceable only after financial responsibilities to children and each other are met

Qatar: more mistreatment revealed Revelations of mistreatment of maids and cleaners add to picture of widespread labour abuse in World Cup host nation

Second tape emerges of Turkish PM Audio posted to YouTube allegedly records Recep Tayyip Erdogan telling son to hold out for more money in business deal

Help to buy boosts housebuilders Redrow doubles profits in six months to December, while Barratt nearly triples profits over same period

Harman rejects paedophile claims Labour deputy faces accusations from campaigner she failed to stop child sex lobbying group working with NCCL

Brooks 'turned down police request' Former NoW editor tells phone-hacking trial 'complexities on corporate level' stopped her from being witness in 2006 case