John Swinney’s door remains open for talks on his Government’s budget despite Labour’s plans to abstain in the final vote, the First Minister has said.

Two British hikers have been missing in Italy’s Dolomite mountains for nearly a week, a charity has said. Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Sam Harris, 35, have not been seen or heard from since January 1, ...

The charity concluded by reminding owners that if a dog prefers not to walk in very cold weather, it is acceptable to postpone walks until it is warmer. However, to compensate, dogs should be given ...

Referees will explain the outcomes of reviews to fans present at the ground and to viewers at home, over the two League Cup semi-finals.

Mark Zuckerberg admitted the move will mean more ‘bad stuff’ on his social media platforms, which are used by billions of people.

LOAN star Jamie Pye admits it’s good to be back having returned to Barrow Raiders for the 2025 campaign. The front-rower spent the back end of the 2024 season at the Northern Competitions Stadium – ...

The European Court of Human Rights in a landmark ruling on Tuesday found that Greece illegally deported a woman back to neighbouring Turkey, and described the use of summary expulsions, or “pushbacks” ...

Irish premier Simon Harris warned people to be aware of the “invisible hazards” as temperatures fall to as low as minus eight degrees overnight. Speaking in Naas, Co Kildare, at the opening of ...

A 12-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after serious disturbances in a Leeds suburb over the summer. A court heard the boy was 11 years old when he took part in “what is known ...

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has paid tribute to lifelong Irish republican Ted Howell as a “patriot” during his funeral in west Belfast.

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

Two bodies have been found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft at a US airport, authorities said. The bodies were located in the wheel well area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood ...