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

A man accused of attempting to assassinate US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida will not be tried until September 2025, a federal judge ruled this week. Ryan Routh’s trial will begin on ...

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

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.

Here is the full text of the King’s Christmas broadcast: “Earlier this year, as we commemorated the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the Queen and I had the enormous privilege of meeting, once again, the ...

Hardy swimmers, including many in fancy dress, started Christmas Day around the UK and Ireland with an outdoor swim. Although Wednesday was forecast to be “dry and cloudy” with no snow or frost likely ...

and a new one just begun. I’ve never been sure what those words mean – why should Christmas be used as the measuring stick against which we gauge the success or failure of our actions or even ...

The Bishop of Newcastle has criticised the Christmas Day sermon delivered by the Archbishop of York, describing his suggestion that the Church of England needs to change as “empty words”. Stephen ...