Conservative leadership contender Michael Gove yesterday dismissed suggestions he could be prevented from visiting the US as prime minister because of his admission he has taken cocaine.
June 10, 2019
A senior Labour frontbencher has denied the party's Brexit policy is to push for a second referendum, despite a host of senior colleagues backing a new public vote.
June 10, 2019
Emmanuel Macron has warned Boris Johnson that Britain's economy will be downgraded and plunged into turmoil if the UK withholds the €44bn Brexit divorce payment from Brussels.
June 10, 2019
Pope Francis has spoken out against what he called today's "culture of insults" in the world.
June 9, 2019
US companies Raytheon and United Technologies are merging in a deal that will create one of the world's largest defence companies.
June 9, 2019
At least two people have been taken to hospital after a crane collapsed on an apartment building in Dallas amid severe thunderstorms.
June 9, 2019
A woman has been killed and six other people injured after a crane collapsed on an apartment building in Texas amid severe thunderstorms.
June 9, 2019
Football fans watching the BBC's coverage of England and Scotland's World Cup opener expressed their surprise and delight at the unusual sight of an all-female punditry team.
June 9, 2019
Military pomp and pageantry was on display in Britain yesterday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday - and new mother Meghan Markle made her first public appearance since giving...
June 9, 2019
Donald Trump has left Doonbeg. The collateral damage from this trip to Europe has not been as bad as some expected - the conflating of borders and walls, the sowing...
June 9, 2019
Saudi Arabia is seeking to execute a teenager who has been imprisoned ever since his arrest as a 13-year-old, human rights experts have said.
June 9, 2019
It was an act of intimidation so bizarre that Mohammed barely understood what was happening until it was over.
June 9, 2019
US President Donald Trump yesterday predicted Mexico would strongly enforce a new deal under which it agreed to expand a controversial asylum programme and boost security on its southern border...
June 9, 2019
Dan Vasquez used to push the lever on the gas chamber, or the "coughing box", as it was known on death row. As California's state executioner, he stared into the...
June 9, 2019
It was hard to read Leo Varadkar as he sat opposite Donald Trump at Shannon looking bored, uncomfortable and slightly detached. He may just have been feeling the way many...
June 9, 2019
The Trumps came, we grovelled, they did a bit of marketing for their Doonbeg resort, then they buggered off.
June 9, 2019
US President Donald Trump has vowed to renew his tariff threat on Mexico if the country does not co-operate on border issues.
June 9, 2019
A lawyer for a prominent Russian journalist detained on charges of drug dealing has filed a complaint with the country's top investigative body, saying police used violence against him while...
June 9, 2019
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong to demonstrate against proposed changes to extradition laws that would allow some suspects to be sent to...
June 9, 2019
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday called for European leaders to normalize trade ties with the Islamic Republic under the existing nuclear agreement despite US sanctions, or their...
June 9, 2019
The first election without longtime President Nursultan Nazarbayev, after his unexpected resignation in March, is taking place in Kazakhstan. The interim president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is the favorite in the race....
June 9, 2019
Pope Francis has spoken out against what he called today's “culture of insults” in the world.
June 9, 2019
Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 major economies concluded a meeting in Japan with a pledge to do all they can to protect global growth.
June 9, 2019
A cargo ship was set alight by “unidentified elements” on board just off the Israeli coast overnight Saturday, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The ship reportedly involved, the...
June 9, 2019
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong to demonstrate against proposed changes to extradition laws that would allow some suspects to be sent to...
June 9, 2019
Seven people have been taken to hospital after fears about a potential gunman at a gay pride event sparked panicked scenes.
June 9, 2019
Majestic Wine profits are set to dive as the firm drives cash into Naked Wines as part of a major transformation.
June 9, 2019
The UK tech sector has produced one unicorn firm each month over the past year, according to new figures released ahead of London Tech Week.
June 9, 2019
The boss of outsourcing giant Mitie has said the group would eye possible bid opportunities for Interserve's support services division after its troubled rival fell into the hands of its...
June 9, 2019
Hardy souls took to the water during this year's Great Knaresborough Bed Race in North Yorkshire.
June 9, 2019
China is creating a system to protect its technology, according to state media, as the US restricts the access of Chinese companies to American tech in a spiralling trade dispute.
June 9, 2019
Seven people have been taken to hospital after fears about a potential gunman at a gay pride event sparked panicked scenes.
June 9, 2019
Footfall at the UK's shopping hubs plummeted last month, making it the weakest May for six years as destinations struggled to attract visitors in the tepid weather.
June 9, 2019
Several people have been injured after a panic at the Washington DC LGBTQ pride parade.
June 8, 2019
A fifth teenager has been arrested after a couple were subjected to a homophobic attack and robbery by a gang when they refused to kiss on a bus.
June 8, 2019
Albania's president has cancelled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country.
June 8, 2019
A US border patrol agent in Texas has been credited with saving a woman and her young son who were attacked and covered by thousands of bees.
