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US President-elect Joe Biden has pointedly criticised President Donald Trump for threatening the core principles of democracy, even as he told Americans that their form of self-government ultimately “prevailed”.

Nigeria's Boko Haram jihadist rebels have claimed responsibility for the abduction of hundreds of students in one of the largest attacks in years on a boys' school in northern Katsina...

Nigeria's Boko Haram jihadist rebels have claimed responsibility for the abduction of hundreds of students in one of the largest attacks in years on a boys' school in northern Katsina...

Nigeria's Boko Haram jihadist rebels have claimed responsibility for the abduction of hundreds of students in one of the largest attacks in years on a boys' school in northern Katsina...

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was arrested on charges alleging he sexually abused women and girls after luring them into his orbit with opportunities in fashion and modeling over the...

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was arrested on charges alleging he sexually abused women and girls after luring them into his orbit with opportunities in fashion and modeling over the...

A man identifying himself as the leader of Nigeria's Boko Haram said on Tuesday the Islamist group was behind the abduction of more than 300 schoolboys, as anxious parents begged...

All-Ireland hurling champions Limerick were tucked up in bed at home hours after their historic winter victory at an eerily silent Croke Park as homecoming celebrations were limited due to...

Jose Mourinho's pre-match press conference on Tuesday was interrupted by a reporter's washing machine.

Jose Mourinho's pre-match press conference on Tuesday was interrupted by a reporter's washing machine.

Traders remained optimistic that a trade deal between the UK and EU could be signed ahead of the new deadline set for December 31.

Big tech companies will face hefty fines in the European Union under proposed new regulations if they treat rivals unfairly or fail to protect users on their platforms.

A centenarian has been discharged from a hospital in Spain after recovering from coronavirus, one year after overcoming influenza.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has congratulated Democrat Joe Biden as president-elect, saying “the Electoral College has spoken”.

HOW worried should we be about reports in the UK that a new strain of Covid-19 has been discovered which can spread faster, making it easier to catch the virus?

A rebellious guide dog that had to retire early is now loving life as a pampered pet after being rehomed.

More than half (55%) of people living in high-risk flood areas regret having moved there, according to a report.

Criminals are pretending to be from parcel delivery firms in the run-up to Christmas, a finance industry trade association is warning.

Life insurance giant LV= has said it has agreed to be sold to private equity firm Bain Capital for £530 million.

The new “faster spreading” strain of Covid-19 discovered in the UK has not been detected in Ireland so far, it emerged today.

Barclays has been fined £26 million after its poor treatment of some consumer credit customers who fell into arrears or experienced financial difficulties risked making their problems worse.

Barclays has been fined £26 million after its poor treatment of some consumer credit customers who fell into arrears or experienced financial difficulties risked making their problems worse.

Officials from Japan's space agency said they have found more than the anticipated amount of soil and gases inside a small capsule the country's Hayabusa2 spacecraft brought back from a...

Officials from Japan's space agency said they have found more than the anticipated amount of soil and gases inside a small capsule the country's Hayabusa2 spacecraft brought back from a...

Online estate agent Purplebricks enjoyed a boost in fees as more home-owners took advantage of the stamp duty holiday introduced at the height of the pandemic.

Online estate agent Purplebricks enjoyed a boost in fees as more home-owners took advantage of the stamp duty holiday introduced at the height of the pandemic.

Fashion giants H&M and Zara owner Inditex have revealed fresh sales slowdowns due to restrictions to curb the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

West End landlord Shaftesbury has plummeted to a £699 million annual loss after the pandemic battered rental income and caused property values to plunge.

West End landlord Shaftesbury has plummeted to a £699 million annual loss after the pandemic battered rental income and caused property values to plunge.

More than 14 million Covid-19 vaccines will be administered in care homes, hospitals, GP clinics, pharmacies and in regional vaccination centres under the Government's plan to stop the spread of...

Russian president Vladimir Putin has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election after weeks of holding out.

Sportswear giant JD Sports has snapped up US trainer retailer Shoe Palace for 325 million dollars (£243.8 million).

Sportswear giant JD Sports has snapped up US trainer retailer Shoe Palace for 325 million dollars (£243.8 million).

The rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine to the general population is unlikely to happen until well into the middle of next year, a leading scientist has said.

Student nurses should be paid higher allowances for working during Covid-19, Higher and Further Education Minister Simon Harris has said.

A bombing and a shooting attack on Tuesday in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed at least three people, including a deputy provincial governor, officials said.

A veteran Tory MP has called for Boris Johnson to stand down as Prime Minister if he fails to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU.

A farmer has given his chickens footballs to play with while they are stuck indoors during the bird flu lockdown.

A farmer has given his chickens footballs to play with while they are stuck indoors during the bird flu lockdown.

Ireland is at risk of being struck by a new strain of Covid-19 which can spread rapidly amid fears it could drive a Christmas and new year surge in infection.