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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

Health officials ‘keeping eye on’ transmission of bird flu in mammal...

Dame Jenny Harries said there is no new risk to humans.

Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday Mass after hospital stay

The 86-year-old was treated for bronchitis earlier this week.

War crimes warrant for Putin could complicate peace efforts, observe...

The International Criminal Court is seeking the Russian leader’s arrest.

Reservoirs benefit from wettest March in more than 40 years

Data up to March 30 showed 111.3mm of rain has fallen in the month across the country, 91% more than average.

Montenegro stages presidential run-off vote

Observers say incumbent President Milo Djukanovic could be facing defeat from the economist Jakov Milatovic.

Finns vote in tight election as Sanna Marin seeks second term as PM

The 37-year-old is one of Europe’s youngest leaders.

Bulgaria stages fifth general election in two years

Turnout is expected to be low due to voters’ apathy and disillusionment with politicians.

At least 26 dead after tornadoes tear path through US South and Midw...

Homes, businesses and schools were damaged as dozens of twisters touched down across a huge area.

Dozens dead after tornadoes tear path through US South and Midwest

Homes, businesses and schools were damaged as dozens of twisters touched down across a huge area.

Windows designed by Cambridge student ‘make homes liveable’ in war-t...

The project, Insulate Ukraine, replaces bullet and bomb-damaged windows with plastic ones designed by PhD student Harry Blakiston Houston.