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Ann Crumb, a Tony-nominated actress who originated the role of Rose Vibert in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects Of Love, has died at the age of 69.

Good jobs figures in the US helped drive up shares on the other side of the pond, as the FTSE 100 pushed higher to finish the week on a win.

A US executive, who caused over €16,000 in damage after going on a rampage in an Irish hotel following a combination of whiskey and prescription medications, has avoided a criminal...

Royal Bank of Scotland's new boss has said complexity is getting in the way of delivering customer service and value.

Iraq's top cleric warned foreign actors on Friday against interfering in the country's anti-government protests as they entered their second month. As the demonstrations have evolved since October 1 from...

Saturday morning will be a good test for newlyweds Rosie and Ken Marshall as they cheer on rival teams in the Rugby World Cup final.

The United Nations global climate meeting next month will take place in Madrid after previous host Chile cancelled at short notice, officials said.

Marks and Spencer is set to unveil a bloodbath in its clothing and home divisions when it announces half-year results on Wednesday.

Fitbit is being acquired by Google's parent company for about 2.1 billion dollars (£1.6 billion).

Jobseekers unable to afford smart clothes for interviews will be able to borrow some thanks to a new scheme at a library.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon surprised school children when she joined them for a boogie in the rain as they celebrated their involvement in a dance project.

Italy's new Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese has said that there was no migrant “invasion,” countering statements by her anti-immigration predecessor Matteo Salvini. Lamorgese told the Repubblica newspaper in an interview...

A man has been sentenced to death in the case of a British woman who was raped and killed in Beirut nearly two years ago, Lebanon's national news agency said.

A post-mortem examination has found that British backpacker Amelia Bambridge, whose body was found at sea a week after she disappeared in Cambodia, drowned.

The White Helmets are coordinating their activities with terrorists, seeking to stage new chemical weapons incidents in Syria, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday. She cited the...

The delegation of the Archdiocese of parishes of Russian tradition in Western Europe arrives in Moscow on Saturday to take part in events dedicated to their reunification with the Russian...

US President Donald Trump's administration is withholding $105 million in security aid for Lebanon, Reuters reported, citing US officials. The State Department told Congress on Thursday that the White House...

Bosses at TP ICAP painted contrasting pictures as they remained cautious in the face of global uncertainty despite favourable conditions creating what analysts hailed as a strong set of numbers.

Airport workers who thought they had found a gun in a passenger's bag discovered it was in fact a decorative toilet roll holder.

The UK's manufacturing sector headed for recession in October, extending its longest losing streak since 2012 as even Brexit stockpiling failed to “ease the agony” companies have been feeling, according...

A health emergency has been declared in India's capital by an expert panel due to air pollution choking the city, with authorities ordering schools closed until November 5.

Moscow is not planning to establish a military alliance with China, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. “Neither Russia nor China are planning to create a military alliance,”...

Mariah Carey has reminded her fans that Christmas is imminent with a fun video showing herself getting ready for the festive season.

First joint patrol of the Russian military police and Turkish border guards started patrolling of the Syrian-Turkish border at noon on Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The patrolling, which...

Investigators are inspecting the burned-out ruins of Shuri Castle on Okinawa to determine the cause of a fire that almost completely destroyed the symbol of the Japanese island's cultural heritage.

A vicar influencer who has been compared to Fleabag's “hot priest” has said he is trying to “invade social media” with a message of hope.

Turkey has handed over 18 men believed to be Syrian government soldiers who were seized in northeast Syria near the Turkish border earlier this week, according to the Turkish Defense...

The chief executive of car dealership business Lookers was shown the door after 19 years with the company on Friday as the company warned the challenging car market is continuing...

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will hold talks with Indian leaders in New Delhi on Friday, Indian official said, as part of a tour to build support against Iran over...

Calmer weather has allowed fire crews to step up containment efforts on wildfires after three weeks of winds fanned blazes across California.

An impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump is focusing on two White House lawyers who are said to have moved a memo about a presidential phone call to a...

A seven-year-old girl out trick or treating in a bumblebee outfit has been critically injured after being shot in Chicago.

Pakistani officials have said DNA tests will be used identify most of the victims of a massive train fire in eastern Punjab province that killed 74 people.

Vodafone has teamed up with the world's leading ethical mobile phone company to sell its smartphones from the end of the year, the company has announced.

US President Donald Trump has said he will make Palm Beach in Florida his permanent residence after he leaves the White House, rather than returning to Trump Tower in New...

An impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump is focusing on two White House lawyers who are said to have moved a memo about a presidential phone call to a...

The US House of Representatives yesterday approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump - after Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned that democracy itself was at stake.

:: Step one: The House of Representatives committees currently leading the impeachment inquiry will continue to interview witnesses in the Ukraine scandal behind closed doors. All the committees are controlled...

ISIL yesterday announced an unknown jihadist will be its new leader -acknowledging for the first time the death of its founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

It was a sad spectacle, a confirmation that not a single House Republican (even those who are retiring) appreciates his/her oath of office, that not a single Republican can step...