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An astrologer has suggested that a “rebellious” Uranus in Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's chart during the General Election may mean trouble for the Conservatives.

A police officer and multiple other people were killed in a furious gun battle that filled the streets of a US city with the sound of heavy gunfire for about...

Six people, including a police officer and three bystanders, were killed in a furious gun battle that filled the streets of Jersey City with the sound of heavy gunfire for...

An appeals court has rejected Bill Cosby's bid to overturn his sexual assault conviction.

A GP who cited the cases of Angelina Jolie and Jade Goody to instill fear in his patients is facing jail for molesting 23 female patients.

Alberto Fernandez has assumed the presidency of Argentina, returning the country to the ranks of left-leaning nations at a moment of right-wing resurgence in the Western Hemisphere.

Boris Johnson saw an opportunity to score political points in the aftermath of the London Bridge terror attack when most people saw a tragedy, the father of one of the...

A farmer in Jersey is embracing the Christmas spirit by dressing her dairy cows in festive jumpers.

The winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize has said his horrifying experiences as a young Ethiopian soldier fuelled his determination to seek an end to the long conflict with...

Author Peter Handke has received his Nobel Literature Prize amid criticism of him in Sweden and abroad as an apologist for Serb war crimes in the 1990s.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has called young Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg a “brat” after she expressed concern about the killings of indigenous Brazilians in the Amazon.

The FTSE 100 slipped into the red as trade tensions weighed on sentiment, although it pared back losses significantly after reports the US could delay slapping tariffs on Chinese goods.

Argentina's new President Alberto Fernandez on Tuesday called on the IMF to build a “constructive and cooperative” relationship to help the crisis-wracked South American country repay its debts. During his...

Donald Trump has lashed out at FBI director Christopher Wray over a watchdog report on the Russia investigation.

Democrats in the House of Representatives announced formal charges against President Donald Trump on Tuesday that accuse him of abusing power and obstructing Congress, making him only the fourth US...

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the European Union to move forward quickly on Brexit talks after the UK's General Election on Thursday.

Jokes about Donald Trump, Love Island and Coleen Rooney's sleuth saga have been named as some the best Christmas cracker gags of 2019.

Democrats in the House of Representatives announced formal charges against President Donald Trump on Tuesday that accuse him of abusing power and obstructing Congress, making him only the fourth US...

Ukraine and Russia have both hailed the outcome of peace talks in Paris even though they failed to solve the core issues blocking the resolution of the five-year separatist conflict...

South Korean President Moon Jae-in will visit China next week for a trilateral summit with Japan amid tension over stalled denuclearization talks between Pyongyang and Washington, Moon's office said on...

Management consultancy Mind Gym has revealed a jump in half-year profits as it capitalises on company overhauls and the recent spate of high-profile workplace harassment scandals.

An ancient underground basilica that only came to light a century ago has had a facelift in Rome, and its refreshed splendor has been unveiled.

The boss of Watches of Switzerland shrugged off wider retail woes as he said consumers are prepared to splash out on “rational indulgence” in the face of uncertainty.

A crowd of canine carollers gathered at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday for the annual Peata Therapy Dog Carol Service.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey could deploy troops in Libya, if the UN-supported government in Tripoli were to request such support. His comment came weeks after...

Democrats have announced two articles of impeachment charging Donald Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

A Labour peer has saved online fashion retailer Koovs from collapse after buying the business when it went into administration due to lack of funds.

Online fashion retailer Koovs, dubbed the Asos of India, is on the brink of collapsing into administration after running out of money, the company has confirmed.

Retailers will see business rates cut by just 0.03% from 2021 under Conservative spending plans, according to analysis by rates experts.

Finland's parliament approved the nomination on Tuesday Social Democrat Sanna Marin, 34, as the world's youngest serving prime minister. Out of the parliament's 200 members, 99 voted in favor and...

AN IRISH woman who was registered as missing after the New Zealand volcano eruption that killed at least five people has reached out to family to confirm she is safe.

McDonald's is to launch its first fully vegan meal in the New Year.

The man who ran as Lord Buckethead in the last general election has predicted Boris Johnson may endure a similar fate to Theresa May this week.

Finland's parliament has chosen Sanna Marin as the country's new prime minister, making the 34-year-old the world's youngest sitting head of government.

Britain and the European Union should push on with Brexit after the UK's general election on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. He added that maintaining the unity of...

An 79-year-old man who climbs on to the roof of his house every year to put up a Christmas light display to raise money for his local church has said...

A Harry Potter book which was bought for a penny and is signed by JK Rowling is expected to sell at auction for up to £2,500.

American billionaire and Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg has said the next US leader should halt fossil fuel subsidies altogether.

Shares in Ashtead have dived after the construction supplier's UK business saw profits shrink due to “challenging” market conditions.

Greece has lodged objections to the UN over an accord between Libya and Turkey mapping out maritime boundaries as a violation of international law, a government spokesman said in Athens...