John Swinney’s door remains open for talks on his Government’s budget despite Labour’s plans to abstain in the final vote, the First Minister has said.

Two British hikers have been missing in Italy’s Dolomite mountains for nearly a week, a charity has said. Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Sam Harris, 35, have not been seen or heard from since January 1, ...

A man pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, appeared in a Brooklyn court in an orange jumpsuit and orange jacket ...

The Health Secretary was confronted about the costs facing individuals and families in paying for care as he took questions on LBC.

The European Court of Human Rights in a landmark ruling on Tuesday found that Greece illegally deported a woman back to neighbouring Turkey, and described the use of summary expulsions, or “pushbacks” ...

A 12-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after serious disturbances in a Leeds suburb over the summer. A court heard the boy was 11 years old when he took part in “what is known ...

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has paid tribute to lifelong Irish republican Ted Howell as a “patriot” during his funeral in west Belfast.

A polarising figure in French politics, his controversial statements led to multiple convictions and strained his political alliances.

Two bodies have been found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft at a US airport, authorities said. The bodies were located in the wheel well area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood ...

Stokes tore his left hamstring during England’s final game of 2024 in New Zealand, requiring surgery and a three-month lay-off from cricket.

McCall, who has presented TV programmes about women’s health and is an avid gym goer, said she has ‘lost a lot of muscle’ while recovering.

One social media post – which was amplified by billionaire X boss Elon Musk – claimed the Home Office guidance said about victims of “rape gangs”: “We believe they have made an informed choice about ...