The plane was originally scheduled to travel from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny.

Sir Keir Starmer has wished British Jews a happy Chanukah, as the festival coincides with Christmas for the first time since 2005. “Chanukah is a time for family, community and celebration. Chag ...

Strictly Come Dancing’s first drag artist, Tayce, and professional dancer Kai Widdrington have been crowned winners of the show’s Christmas special. The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star, 30, and Widdrington ...

As 2025 approaches, I look forward to meeting more of you in person. Please do get in touch if I can help or support. My email address is olly.glover.mp@parliament.uk, or you can leave a voicemail at ...

The plane crashed while en route from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the Russian city Grozny in the North Caucasus.

An 88-year-old great-grandmother still receives a Christmas card every year from the German pen pal she has been writing to ...

Our councillors have sent a festive message to the people of Witney and West Oxfordshire. As leader of West Oxfordshire district council and leader of West Oxfordshire liberal democrats wishing all ...

The wife of deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad is severely ill with leukaemia and has been given a 50/50 chance of survival, media reports have claimed. Asma Assad is being isolated to prevent ...

While it's nice that the world seems to slow down over Christmas, getting urgent medication or minor medical care can prove tricky during ...

The mildest start to Christmas Day on record has been recorded for Northern Ireland and Scotland. In Kinloss, Moray, temperatures reached 11.9C, while at Killowen, Co Down, it peaked at 11C for the 24 ...

In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting the planet.

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as the two sides inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza.