Markets rise on weak pound
Londontop index was the mirror image of the pound on Monday, as the currency dropped on poor economic data out of the UK in the morning.

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Volcano spews lava on Galapagos island
A volcano on an uninhabited island in the Galapagos has begun erupting, spilling lava down its sides towards the sea.

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Queen says royal family 'entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan' as she announces 'period of transition'
THE Queen has said that the British royal family are "entirely supportive of Harry and Meghandesire to create a new life as a young family".

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The Fragrance Shop smells sweet after Black Friday boost
Perfume retailer, The Fragrance Shop, said it was a major winner from Black Friday as online sales jumped and click and collect orders drove shoppers to its 199 stores.

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Fugitive Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont becomes EU legislator
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has taken his seat as a member of the European Parliament in Strasbourg despite facing an arrest warrant against him in Spain.

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Base jumper rescued after dangling for hours from parachute caught on cliff side
An Austrian base jumper has been rescued in southern Thailand after being stuck for hours almost 200 metres above the ground when his parachute became snagged on the rocky side of a cliff.

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