The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

South Korea’s former prime minister Han Duck-soo said on Friday he will run in next month’s presidential election and would seek to lessen the powers of the office and ease strife-ridden domestic ...

Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority sect.

The criminal case against comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to be heard in court after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. Brand was charged by post last month with one count ...

Detailed army plans for a potential military parade on US President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and possibly a ...

The bank holiday weekend is set to bring largely dry but noticeably cooler weather across the UK following the hottest day of the year so far, forecasters said. While much of the country will avoid ...

MPs have been urged to consider the wider impact of changes to eligibility requirements for the personal independence payment.

The Supreme Court ruling on gender has been interpreted to mean that transgender women can be excluded from female toilets.

The Scottish First Minister condemned ‘anti-science climate denial’ as he said the climate crisis is ‘one of the greatest global issues of ...

National Fire Chiefs Council urges legal duty for fire crews to respond to water emergencies after boy, 16, drowned.

While it had already been confirmed that the first phase of the commission would report in 2026, it has now been revealed some of its recommendations may not be put into effect fo ...