Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers have reported to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar Assad was ousted to answer questions about whether they may have been involved in crimes ...

Ceremonies have been held across the UK and Ireland to mark the winter solstice. December 21 is the shortest day and longest night of the year, with London experiencing seven hours and 49 minutes of ...

Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another as he used his annual Christmas greetings to admonish the backstabbing and gossiping among his closest collaborators.

Ferries have been cancelled and train services impacted as high winds hit Scotland’s Christmas getaway. Festive travellers are having to contend with weather warnings for high wind which have come ...

In December 2023, digital detection dogs were first introduced after going through six weeks of police training.

The neolithic monument in Wiltshire is built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset.

Solanke starred for Spurs in Thursday’s 4-3 win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup with a brace, but a dramatic finale sparked more debate around Postecoglou’s bold front-foot philosophy and ...

The death toll following an attack on a German Christmas market has risen to five, with more than 200 people injured. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said nearly 40 of those were “so seriously injured that we ...

The former Scottish justice secretary spoke out ahead of the trial in the US next year of Libyan Abu Agila Masud – who denies three charges.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is pleased to be back at Old Trafford for Sunday’s fixture with Bournemouth and eager to put smiles back on the faces of supporters before Christmas. It has ...

NHS medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis warned of the risks of Brazilian Butt Lifts surgery ahead of Christmas.