The number of dead climbed to at least 2,571 early on Wednesday, as reported by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.

Last year was 1.41C above the baseline of 19th century temperatures, according to data collated by the Met Office and others.

An appeal against a judge’s decision to throw out the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh is set to be heard at the High Court on Wednesday.

Sir Keir Starmer will face MPs for Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday after his Government signalled another U-turn over digital IDs. The Prime Minister’s weekly appearance in the Commons follows ...

Environment Agency cuts have raised the possibility of widespread disruption and economic damage, it is claimed.

A previous plan to extend HS2 between the cities was scrapped by the Conservative government in October 2023 to save money.

Colvin was arrested months before Rosa Parks gained international fame by refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.

The apparent climbdown leaves open the possibility that other digital documents could be used to prove someone has the right to work in the UK.

Shona Robison’s final Scottish Budget freezes higher tax thresholds, pulling more Scots into higher bands while public spending remains tight.

A man has died following a major road crash which also claimed the life of a pregnant woman and her baby. Police said the man, aged in his 30s, died following the collision involving two cars near ...

A Venezuelan-linked oil tanker is in the Moray Firth for replenishment after being seized by the US in the North Atlantic last week. The Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, ...

Kearney, who stepped down as a presenter of Radio 4’s Today programme last year, was made CBE for services to journalism and broadcasting.