Sir Keir Starmer has wished British Jews a happy Chanukah, as the festival coincides with Christmas for the first time since 2005. “Chanukah is a time for family, community and celebration. Chag ...

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said it would conduct a ‘detailed and robust investigation’ into the incident.

The plane crashed while en route from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus.

Russia has launched a massive missile barrage targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. A thermal power plant was struck in ...

The plane was originally scheduled to travel from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny.

Russia’s “bloody and brutal war machine” has shown no respite “even at Christmas”, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said, as ...

The mildest start to Christmas Day on record has been recorded for Northern Ireland and Scotland. In Kinloss, Moray, temperatures reached 11.9C, while at Killowen, Co Down, it peaked at 11C for the 24 ...

The wife of deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad is severely ill with leukaemia and has been given a 50/50 chance of survival, media reports have claimed. Asma Assad is being isolated to prevent ...

In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting the planet.

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as the two sides inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza.

The King has used his Christmas address to pay tribute to the “selfless” doctors and nurses who provided “strength, care and comfort” during cancer treatment for himself and the Princess of Wales.

Take a look at some of the thousands of festive dippers who have splashed out in Tenby Boxing Day Swim since 1971 ...