An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off the main island of Java, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing as rescuers and passing vessels evacuated hundreds ...

The Snow Patrol frontman said that despite travelling the world playing music, he has always felt the call back to Northern Ireland.

One of the candidates vying for Scottish Labour’s leadership has received the endorsement of MSP Paul Sweeney, who has confirmed he will not be running himself. Mr Sweeney backed Joe Fagan to replace ...

The birth place of the Bramley apple in Northern Ireland is set to be celebrated as part of an upcoming festival. There are some 6,000 acres of apple orchards, and 250 growers in Armagh continuing the ...

The US president said he would ‘hold off any attack’ after being asked by Iran and other countries in the Middle East.

Record-breaking heatwaves and a drought in Norfolk could be changing the way Japanese knotweed spreads and survives.

The Sopranos star Michael Imperioli has paid tribute to his “beloved friend and collaborator” Vincent Pastore following his death aged 80. Pastore was found in his home on New York’s City Island after ...

The UK does not have a formal written constitution, but is understood to be run by common law, statutes and conventions.

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John Swinney has presented runner Josh Kerr with his gold medal after he stormed to victory in the Commonwealth Games mile race at Scotstoun stadium in Glasgow. The world record holder won the race in ...

A computer screen monitor used by parish councillors and the community was stolen from a Suffolk village hall.

A bomb has detonated at a restaurant in central Moscow killing at least three people, including the bomber, Russian state media said, citing local officials.