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Police in Argentina searched the home and office of one of Diego Maradona's doctors yesterday, taking away medical records as part of investigations into the death of the 60-year-old soccer...

Hundreds of pro-democracy activists took to Bangkok's streets again yesterday, pushing their campaign for sweeping reforms, including to the army and Thailand's monarchy.

Donald Trump has admitted he faces an uphill struggle to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn his defeat by Joe Biden in the presidential election.

President-elect Joe Biden fractured his foot while playing with one of his dogs, his doctor said.

Austria should expect further heavy restrictions when its current lockdown measures expire in just over a week, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz told Austrian paper Kleine Zeitung.

More than 10,000 turkeys will be culled at a farm in North Yorkshire following a bird 'flu outbreak.

President-elect Joe Biden twisted his ankle while playing with one of his dogs and will be examined by a doctor “out of an abundance of caution”, his office said.

A documentary about the life of an NHS paramedic has won recognition at a global film festival.

A documentary about the life of an NHS paramedic has won recognition at a global film festival.

Argentine police have searched the home and office of one of Diego Maradona's doctors, taking away medical records as part of investigations into the death of the 60-year-old football star.

Argentine police have searched the home and office of one of Diego Maradona's doctors, taking away medical records as part of investigations into the death of the 60-year-old football star.

A mysterious monolith that had left onlookers baffled has disappeared from the spot where it was discovered in the Utah desert.

A car bombing in the Afghanistan's central province of Ghazni killed at least 30 Afghan security force members on Sunday, officials said, and casualties could increase given the intensity and...

An unwell 10-year-old who loves seeing her name on letters has received thousands of birthday cards and presents from well-wishers around the world.

Argentine police have searched the home and office of Diego Maradona's personal doctor as part of investigations into the death of the 60-year-old football star, which caused a wave of...

There have been two further deaths from Covid-19 and 299 new cases of the virus confirmed in Ireland today.

An Irish-born woman who killed six of her children in an arson attack has been freed after serving half of her 17-year jail term in the UK.

An elephant dubbed the “world's loneliest” after languishing alone for years at a zoo in Pakistan has been readied for his flight to a sanctuary in Cambodia and the much-needed...

Multi-tasking mothers and fathers who have juggled homeschooling alongside work during the coronavirus pandemic are being celebrated in a special episode of a popular children's show.

Multi-tasking mothers and fathers who have juggled homeschooling alongside work during the coronavirus pandemic are being celebrated in a special episode of a popular children's show.

Multi-tasking mothers and fathers who have juggled homeschooling alongside work during the coronavirus pandemic are being celebrated in a special episode of a popular children's show.

Pope Francis, joined by the church's newest cardinals at a Mass on Sunday, has warned against mediocrity as well as seeking out “godfathers” to promote one's own career.

Pope Francis, joined by the church's newest cardinals at a Mass on Sunday, has warned against mediocrity as well as seeking out “godfathers” to promote one's own career.

Almost three-quarters of Scotland's food and drink businesses feel unprepared for Brexit and any resulting disruption, according to research.

Almost three-quarters of Scotland's food and drink businesses feel unprepared for Brexit and any resulting disruption, according to research.

Almost three-quarters of Scotland's food and drink businesses feel unprepared for Brexit and any resulting disruption, according to research.

Hong Kong has reported 115 new coronavirus infections, the first time it has seen cases reach triple digits since August 2.

A cricket fan who travelled to Sri Lanka in March to watch England's tour is still there eight months after it was cancelled – and has vowed to remain until...

Manchester-based trading platform business AJ Bell is set to reveal a strong set of numbers when it releases full year results on Thursday.

Police have blocked protesters from marching in Poland's capital as demonstrations took place across the country against an attempt to restrict abortion rights and recent police violence.

The European plazas where people would usually gather at crowded stalls to partake in hot mulled wine, gingerbread, sausages and other delicacies are just empty squares due to the coronavirus...

An opinion piece published by a hard-line Iranian newspaper has suggested Iran should attack the Israeli port city of Haifa if Israel carried out the killing of a scientist linked...

The US embassy in Eritrea has said six explosions were heard on Saturday night in the capital, Asmara.

Mudslides covered streets in the town of Bitti in Italy's Sardinia after the area was struck by a storm on Saturday.

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani yesterday blamed Israel for killing Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran's most prominent nuclear scientist, saying it was aimed at causing turmoil before US president-elect Joe Biden takes office...

Brendan Cahill, one of the founders of Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID), an Irish-owned company in a $10bn (€8.4bn) legal battle with Nigeria in the British courts, was caught up...

The cost of the pandemic has been astronomical. While it will be some time before all the bills are in, it's already clear that dealing with the consequences of Covid-19...

A political opposition is supposed to present clear and effective alternatives to government policy. So far on Covid, the Opposition has failed to do that. Sinn Féin, Labour and the...

Anger and frustration were expressed by pub owner Mary Sharpe, who is among the majority of publicans unable to open for Christmas because they do not employ chefs to serve...

Six weeks after Covid-19 turned her life upside down, Dolores Hogg still cannot believe it happened to her. The 75-year-old was a healthy and active woman, a non-smoker with no...