Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope have accelerated with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

A lorry driver who scooped £5.2 million on the lottery quit his job and bought a new vacuum cleaner as his first purchase. Gary MacDonald, of Barking, east London, opted for a Shark vacuum and said: ...

Stella Maris has won an appeal after she was removed from the university court over a statement in which she condemned Israel’s ...

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been granted bail after appearing in court charged with rape and sexual assault. Brand spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, address and that he ...

A man has denied murdering a 14-year-old boy and attacking four others during an alleged 20-minute rampage with two Japanese swords. Marcus Arduini Monzo is accused of running up behind Daniel Anjorin ...

Nigel Farage has said that Reform UK are “now the main opposition party” to the Government after his party’s victories in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election and other local election contests. The ...

It came as a new poll found John Swinney’s SNP is on track to again be the largest party at Holyrood after next year’s election.

A newly re-elected mayor hit out at changes to the winter fuel allowance, hikes to employer national insurance contributions and welfare reforms.

Jake Moore, global cybersecurity adviser at Eset, said other retailers being targeted in the wake of the M&S breach was “typical”, as hacking groups are often inspired to “try their luck” by using the ...

The StormShroud air systems will be fitted with a high-tech signal jammer to disrupt enemy radar at long range.

Marks & Spencer is “working day and night” to manage the impact of a damaging cyber attack, the retailer’s boss has said. Stuart Machin, chief executive of the high street giant, said he is “really ...