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Japanese minister protests over detention of citizen during trip to...

The diplomatic visit by Japan’s foreign minister was the first in three years.

Archbishop of Canterbury leads Palm Sunday procession

The head of the Church of England joined a parade in the Kent city.

Three arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man hit by van

The incident occurred outside a pub in Cramlington, Northumberland, on Saturday night.

Thousands protest at TV show which accused John Paul II of covering...

Marches took place in Warsaw and other cities complaining at the show which was shown on independent TV channel TVN.

Sunak promises crackdown on grooming gangs with new police taskforce

The Prime Minister will travel to northern England on Monday to announce the measures.

Tories ‘plan tactical voting push in bid to lock out SNP’

The SNP’s Westminster leader said the idea represents the ‘dreadful Better Together band announcing their reunion’.

Afghan woman tells of relief as visa refusal overturned

Community activist Maryam has spoken out against the Taliban and its approach to women’s rights.

Ukraine would dismantle 12-mile Russian bridge if it retakes Crimea...

National security secretary Oleksiy Danilov said Russian citizens would be expelled from the peninsula if Ukrainian forces recapture it.

Braverman: Child sex abuse reporting duty will overcome ‘political c...

The Government is expected to set out on Monday details of a plan to tackle grooming gangs and better protect children.

Forbes plans ‘heavy thinking’ on policy while out of Scottish Govern...

One of Humza Yousaf’s key allies said the former finance secretary could come back to the Cabinet ‘when the time is right for her’.

Why is the US the world’s punching bag for extreme weather?

Experts have looked at the country’s geography, days after large areas were hit by massive, devastating tornadoes.

Blair and Ahern hail Anglo-Irish partnership that helped land Good F...

The former prime minister and taoiseach have reflected on the negotiations ahead of the 25th anniversary of the deal.

Good Friday structures can only be reformed if all sides back it, Bl...

The former prime minister was central to the intensive negotiations that delivered Northern Ireland’s peace accord in 1998.

Stormont instability a lingering regret from Good Friday deal, says...

The former taoiseach suffered personal hardship during the negotiations with the death of his mother.

Heritage railway turns back the clock as it rejoins mainline network

Swanage Railway will be using its restored and upgraded 1950s diesel trains for the 11-mile services until September 10.

Brexit not to blame for Port of Dover delays, insists Braverman

Extra sailings were run overnight to try and clear the backlog but passengers still face long queues on Sunday.

Home Secretary not considering breaking up Met after damning Casey r...

Suella Braverman said no one is shying away from the ‘big challenges’ that the Met faces.

Suella Braverman declines to give deadline to begin Rwanda flights

The Home Secretary also insisted that ministers were looking at ‘all sorts of land and sites and vessels’ to house asylum seekers.

Man killed as pedestrians hit by van

Two women were taken to hospital following the incident in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, and one is believed to be in a serious condition.

Government ‘in negotiations’ after three British men detained by Tal...

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said anyone travelling to dangerous parts of the world should take the utmost caution