Heavy rain and gusts of 50-60mph hit parts of UK

A blast of cold air into Wednesday morning could even see an increasing risk of snow over the higher ground for parts of the UK, the Met Office said.

Belfast man alleged to have been British Army’s IRA mole Stakeknife...

Freddie Scappaticci always denied the allegation that he was the agent known as Stakeknife.

People Before Profit to boycott Biden’s Dail address

The party will hold a protest outside the General Post Office in Dublin on Wednesday.

Four suspected pipe bombs found at cemetery following republican Eas...

A senior police officer said the discovery was a ‘sinister and worrying’ development.

Father and children mourn British-Israeli woman killed in West Bank...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak describes the shooting as ‘abhorrent’ as hundreds attend funeral.

Louisville bank gunman legally bought rifle a week ago

Armed with the gun, Connor Sturgeon, 25, killed five people at the American bank where he used to work. Another eight were hurt.

Video shows Louisville police under fire from bank gunman

Armed with the gun, Connor Sturgeon, 25, killed five people at the American bank where he used to work. Another eight were hurt.

Israeli army kills two alleged Palestinian gunmen in West Bank

It is the latest incident in a wave of deadly violence gripping the occupied territory.

Disgraced Theranos boss Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to stay out of pr...

The 39-year-old has to surrender to US authorities on April 27 to start a prison sentence totalling more than 11 years.

What are the priorities for the new director of GCHQ?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China and fighting cyber attacks will all be high on a complex to-do list.

Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland face tighter controls in fight...

The move is part of efforts to prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis among animals.

Henley MP latest Tory to announce exit at next general election

There has been speculation that Boris Johnson considered running for the Oxfordshire seat he represented between 2001 and 2008.

One in four state school teachers may quit sector in next year, surv...

The Government report also found more than two in five school leaders work 60 hours a week or more in term time.

Sunak and Biden must discuss Troubles legacy Bill, says Amnesty Inte...

Campaigners said Government plans to deal with the legacy of the Troubles should be on the agenda when Rishi Sunak meets Joe Biden.

Israeli Holocaust memorial criticises deal with Poland

Israeli youth trips to Poland had been one of the key points of contention.

Biden says visit is to ‘keep the peace’ ahead of Belfast arrival

The US President invoked the importance of the Good Friday Agreement and the recently negotiated Windsor Framework as he prepared to set off.

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

Strict biosecurity measures, such as preventing contact between wild and captive birds, are to remain in place.

Cost of repairing vandalism in schools nears £5m in five years

More than £4.9 million has been spent by the Scottish Government to repair damage.

Man who died after being found injured in Perth street is named by p...

Cameron Scott Rae, 20, was found seriously hurt on South Methven Street on Saturday night.

Man who died after being found injured in Perth street named by poli...

Cameron Scott Rae, 20, was found seriously hurt in South Methven Street on Saturday night.