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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday promised he would end the "unbearable" uncertainty around Brexit if he wins a December 12 election, saying that political paralysis was affecting investment...

A Russian air passenger has had hundreds of thousands of air miles revoked after he smuggled his overweight cat on board a flight.

The European markets slid lower after Donald Trump accused the EU of imposing “terrible” trade barriers as traders wait to hear if he will impose tariffs on cars and auto...

ISIL bride Lisa Smith is “willing to testify, to talk to anyone to clear her name”, according to Dundalk Councillor Peter Fitzpatrick, who says she is desperate to get home.

ISIL bride Lisa Smith is “willing to testify, to talk to anyone to clear her name”, according to Dundalk Councillor Peter Fitzpatrick, who says she is desperate to get home.

The Trump administration proposed a regulation on Wednesday that would bar most asylum seekers from applying for a work permit if they entered the United States illegally.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg set off for Spain from Virginia aboard a catamaran on Wednesday, after an 11-week tour of North America to demand action on climate change that...

A test pilot is set to soar alongside Brighton Pier on Thursday in hot pursuit of a new world record.

President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” he wanted Ukraine to pursue that are central to the impeachment inquiry, a senior diplomat has said.

Anti-government rallies swelled in Iraq's capital and south on Wednesday as Baghdad faced new pressure from both the street and the UN to respond seriously to weeks of demonstrations. Protests...

Littlewoods and Very.co.uk group Shop Direct has secured a £75 million equity injection from owners, the billionaire Barclay brothers, as it looks to cover a hefty payment protection insurance bill.

Senior Democratic and Republican lawmakers presented dueling narratives on Wednesday as a US congressional impeachment inquiry that threatens Donald Trump's tumultuous presidency entered a crucial new phase with the first...

Senior Democratic and Republican lawmakers presented dueling narratives on Wednesday as a US congressional impeachment inquiry that threatens Donald Trump's tumultuous presidency entered a crucial new phase with the first...

The impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump went public on Wednesday as lawmakers began their first televised public hearings, marking a new phase that could determine the fate of...

Senior Democratic and Republican lawmakers presented dueling narratives on Wednesday as a U.S. congressional impeachment inquiry that threatens Donald Trump's tumultuous presidency entered a crucial new phase with the first...

Senior Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers presented dueling narratives on Wednesday as a congressional impeachment inquiry that threatens Donald Trump's tumultuous presidency entered a crucial new phase with the first...

Senior Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers presented dueling narratives on Wednesday as a congressional impeachment inquiry that threatens Donald Trump's tumultuous presidency entered a crucial new phase with the first...

A rescue puppy with an apparent second tail growing out of his head has been described as a “little anomaly that's absolutely perfect”.

Pyongyang threatened on Wednesday to retaliate if the United States goes ahead with scheduled military drills with South Korea, ramping up pressure on Washington to change course as a year-end...

President Donald Trump has lashed out at a pair of witnesses who are set to testify as the US impeachment inquiry goes public.

Congress has launched the first public hearing of Donald Trump's impeachment investigation to determine whether the 45th president of the United States should be removed from office.

Sir Rod Stewart has said he is “so proud” at the attention his model railroad has received, despite some people thinking it is a “silly hobby”.

The body of a former British army officer who helped found the White Helmets volunteer group in Syria is to be flown to London following a post-mortem, Turkey's state-run news...

University students from mainland China and Taiwan have been fleeing Hong Kong as college campuses become the latest battleground in the city's five-month anti-government unrest.

Supercar maker McLaren is hunting for tailors, dressmakers and boat builders as part of a recruitment drive to double the workforce at its new £50 million manufacturing site in Yorkshire.

Egyptian officials say UN Mideast envoy has arrived in Cairo after the worst escalation between Israel and Gaza militants in recent months. Nickolay Mladenov landed on Wednesday from Tel Aviv...

Spanish police on Wednesday cleared out scores of protesters supporting Catalan independence who had trapped around 500 vehicles while blocking a major highway for more than 15 hours. Regional and...

Main roads across Lebanon were closed on Wednesday in fresh protests after President Michel Aoun angered demonstrators by urging them to end their revolt against corruption among the ruling elite....

The Dutch government is lowering the speed limit on motorways in a bid to cut emissions of nitrogen oxide.

Eddie Stobart has said that a major shareholder has made a £55 million bid to take majority ownership.

The results of Afghanistan's presidential election, which were due on November 14, have been postponed for a second time, the election commission said on Wednesday. The announcement of the preliminary...

Meadowhall owner British Land saw almost £600 million slashed from the value of its retail property portfolio as it was struck by the current turmoil facing UK retailers.

Investors will remain locked out of Neil Woodford's smallest fund, but the administrator has confirmed meetings with potential new managers as it considers replacing the under-fire stockpicker.

Tesla boss Elon Musk has said the electric car maker plans to build a new factory near Berlin.

Hong Kong anti-government protesters paralysed parts of the Asian financial hub for a third day on Wednesday, with some transport links, schools and many businesses closing as police warned of...

Israeli air strikes have killed more Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza as rocket fire towards Israel resumed after a brief overnight lull.

Luxury handbag maker Mulberry has revealed widened half-year losses as fewer shoppers visited its UK stores amid tough high street trading.

Wizz Air said a supportive market had helped it fly through rising fuel costs and increase net profit guidance for the financial year.

Hundreds of car and truck drivers are stuck in a large traffic jam in north-eastern Spain caused by Catalan separatists blocking a major route near the city of Girona.

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has revealed demand remains strong for new homes despite the construction industry suffering amid the political and economic uncertainty.