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Wider conflict feared as Sudan’s army and rival force clash

At least three people have died and dozens more were hurt in fighting in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere.

Labour would oversee more active state on economy, says shadow minis...

People do not yet understand the scale of Labour’s ambition on the economy, according to Jonathan Reynolds.

Ireland needs to find better ways to deal with illegal drug use – Va...

Mr Varadkar was speaking as a new citizens’ assembly on drug use began its work.

Police name man who died in Glasgow street

Thomas Bowers, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Yousaf denies SNP bankruptcy claims as ruling body orders governance...

The SNP’s National Executive Council ordered a review into governance and transparency.

Powering down: Final hours for Germany’s last nuclear plants

The Emsland, Neckarwestheim II and Isar II reactors are being shut down, following an agreement from more than 10 years ago.

Arrests after teenager shot in north London

Two 19-year-olds have been arrested after a teenager was shot in north London.

Irish trip reinforces Biden’s ‘optimism’ ahead of expected run for s...

The US President visited Belfast, Dublin and counties Mayo and Louth during his historic four day trip to the island of Ireland.

Crowds enjoy day at the races despite threat of Grand National disru...

Racegoers made their way into Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside on Saturday past about 50 protesters.

Killer who absconded while on escorted leave from secure hospital is...

Officers located Mosa Jamal Abid, 26, after he fled a newsagents in Ealing, west London, on Monday April 10.

Ukraine awaits US missile system after latest Russian strike

Ukraine’s air force said the country will soon have weapons with which to try to prevent attacks like the one on Friday.

Two officers injured after responding to domestic incident in Armagh

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault on police and resisting officers.

Sunak to return to Belfast as Good Friday Agreement commemorations c...

The Prime Minister paid tribute to the ‘courage, imagination and perseverance’ of the Good Friday Agreement architects.

Macron’s unpopular pension plan enacted into French law

The authorised changes will start being implemented in September, French government spokesman Olivier Veran said.

Business leaders unite in plea to Yousaf to halt deposit return sche...

Groups including CBI Scotland, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland have written to the First Minister.

Details of next week’s UK mobile emergency alert system test release...

Mobile phones across the UK will emit a warning siren and vibrate for up to 10 seconds during the test.

Army could be drafted in to run stricken ferry service

The relief ferry on the route broke down last Friday.

Thirteen dead after bus carrying music troupe crashes

The bus was on its way to Mumbai, the country’s financial capital, from the city of Pune.

Labour vows to end ‘postcode lottery’ for GP appointments

Patients in some areas struggle to see their preferred doctor face-to-face, the party said.

Woman arrested ‘over potential co-ordinated disruption’ at Grand Nat...

A 33-year-old woman from the London area was held on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance, Merseyside Police said.