However, Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place.

Rafael has strengthened into a powerful Category 3 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in western Cuba, where it was forecast to bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods.

Housing is expected to be the main battleground of the Irish general election as the Government defends its record and the opposition pitch their solutions. Better access to childcare, the high cost ...

A BARMAID has bought a historic 18th century pub in a village near Weston-super-Mare. Emma Lomas pulled her first pint in The Crown Inn in Churchill, aged 18 as a barmaid. Twelve years on and she’s ...

The prime suspect in the murder of Suzy Lamplugh has died in prison at the age of 70, the Prison Service said.

Stock markets in the UK and across Europe faltered on Wednesday afternoon while Wall Street soared in reaction to Donald Trump’s election as president. The FTSE 100 – London’s top index – opened ...

Tesla dominates sales of electric vehicles in the US with 48.9% in market share through the middle of 2024, according to the Energy Information Administration. The firm’s shares jumped 13% on ...

Donald Trump is the first person convicted of a felony to be elected president and, at 78, is the oldest person chosen for the office.

A fourth UK case of a strain of mpox that is thought to spread more easily has been detected. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the overall risk to the population “remains low”. The patient ...

The scale of Channel crossings is “significant” amid the “growing” threat from people smuggling, a police chief warned after the largest ever worldwide operation of its kind saw thousands of arrests.

Adults are now deemed to have given consent as a potential organ donor after their death unless they choose to opt out.

The Republican candidate has won three key swing states in the presidential race against Democrat Kamala Harris.