A polarising figure in French politics, his controversial statements led to multiple convictions and strained his political alliances.

Stokes tore his left hamstring during England’s final game of 2024 in New Zealand, requiring surgery and a three-month lay-off from cricket.

One social media post – which was amplified by billionaire X boss Elon Musk – claimed the Home Office guidance said about victims of “rape gangs”: “We believe they have made an informed choice about ...

Conservative MP Kit Malthouse suggested Foreign Office ministers should resign and said that policies are arguably underpinned by ...

The Treasury Committee is seeking views on whether the Lifetime Isa is still fit for purpose in 2025. Lifetime Isas (Lisas) help people save for their first home – if the property costs £450,000 or ...

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney is considering entering the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments would be delivered ‘as fast as we can’.

Sussex Police are investigating cases of patient deaths and serious injury at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

The attacks plunged France into a year of unparalleled terror, beginning with the Charlie Hebdo assault and culminating in the co-ordinated November attacks, including the Bataclan tragedy. The nation ...

Jordanian state-run Petra news agency reported that a Royal Jordanian Airlines plane departed for Damascus on a test flight.

Ukraine, up against a larger enemy, Russia, relies on Western and especially US military backing to keep fighting.

Household spending on take-home groceries hit a record high this Christmas at £460 on average as inflation across supermarkets jumped from November’s 2.6% to 3.7% – its highest level since March, ...