Step by step, the US and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month’s interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has ...

Emergency services were called to the scene in South Shields just after 1pm on Sunday, according to Northumbria Police.

Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and Robbie Williams were among the stars who stepped on to the pitch for the World Cup closing ceremony. They appeared at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, minutes ...

An Iranian attack on a base in Jordan killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospital ...

US Central Command said the strikes were designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to restrict traffic of oil tankers ...

Andy Burnham will pledge to restore confidence in government and give people “breathing room” when he becomes prime minister on Monday. The new Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in ...

Russia has launched several large-scale attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks as Ukraine faces a shortage of Patriot air defence missiles.

The incoming prime minister has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production.

Cairngorms park officials have said the large-scale wildfire affecting the region is now “largely surrounded”, and expect evacuated residents to be able to return home “later today”. On Sunday ...

Investors in Thames Water have said they are willing to discuss greater “public control” of the utility amid reports Andy Burnham could temporarily nationalise the struggling company. Turnaround ...

The Great Yarmouth Lions Club is seeking a new home for Santa's sleigh. Without a suitable base, it could make preparing for Christmas much more difficult, the Great Yarmouth Lions Club has warned.

During the Holyrood elections in May Scottish Labour lost five seats after calling on Sir Keir Starmer to quit.