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Marks & Spencer is set to reveal a decline in full-year profits, as it was held back by falling food sales in the latest quarter.

A Saudi diplomat says the kingdom does not want war, but will defend itself, amid a recent spike in tensions with Iran.

A Colorado man who survived the 1999 Columbine school shooting and later became an advocate for fighting addiction has died.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to get straight back to work after a shock general election victory, which delivered the country three more years of conservative government.

Indians are voting in the seventh and final phase of national elections, wrapping up a six-week-long long, gruelling campaign season.

The number of takeovers in the UK's retail sector tumbled over the past year, as Brexit uncertainty clouds the future of the high street.

Eurovision is always one of the Twitter events of the year, and 2019's edition was no different – with memes and moving moments alike getting people talking.

Italy's anti-migrant interior minister Matteo Salvini led a rally of right-wing populist leaders on Saturday seeking historic results in next week's European Parliament elections.

Police ordered a McDonald's outlet near Nigel Farage's campaign rally to stop selling milkshakes or ice cream, the restaurant's staff have said.

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has finally received his high school diploma, more than 30 years after graduating.

Australia's Liberal-led conservative government was headed for a remarkable win at the national election early on Sunday after uncovering a narrow path to victory that twisted through urban fringes and...

US rapper Tyler, The Creator said a “rowdy” crowd forced him to cancel his first UK show since a ban on entering the country was lifted.

Manchester City's players have been praised for a “fantastic gesture” after paying for more than 50 coaches for fans to travel to the FA Cup final.

Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten has conceded defeat to Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the country's general election.

Australia's ruling conservative coalition has won a surprise victory in the country's general election, defying opinion polls that had tipped the opposition party to oust it from power.

As Australians headed to the polls in a tightly contested election, many tucked into a meaty treat in what has become an unusual tradition.

Retiring Dundee defender Darren O'Dea was left with a red face when his final match ended after just 19 minutes as he was sent off against St Mirren.

The vote count in Australia's general election is proving closer than opinion polls had predicted, with the ruling conservative coalition appearing more likely to form a government than the favoured...

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called for an early election after his vice chancellor resigned on Saturday over a covertly shot video that showed him apparently promising government contracts to a...

Austrian vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache has announced his resignation after two German newspapers published footage of him apparently offering lucrative government contracts to a potential Russian benefactor.

A Texas man used a hacksaw to cut off his mother's head before fleeing and leading police on a chase into Oklahoma before they arrested him, authorities have said.

A former college American Football player tackled an armed student at a US high school.

A former CIA officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges that he spied for China and sought to expose agents who were once his responsibility.

VOTES are being counted in Australia's general election, with senior opposition legislators gaining confidence that they will form a centre-left government with a focus on slashing greenhouse gas emissions.

Votes are being counted in Australia's general election, with senior opposition legislators gaining confidence that they will form a centre-left government with a focus on slashing greenhouse gas emissions.

US diplomats have warned that commercial airliners flying over the Persian Gulf face a risk of being “misidentified” amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.

A former CIA officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges that he spied for China and sought to expose agents who were once his responsibility.

A former college American Football player tackled an armed student at a US high school.

British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing growing clamour from within her own party to quit immediately as prime minister, after the collapse of Brexit talks with Labour sounded the...

Donald Trump has unveiled a new immigration plan which favours younger, "totally brilliant", highly skilled workers who speak English.

Tourists who misbehave in Venice will be hit with decrees banning them from the city in the latest effort to maintain decorum among the millions who annually descend on the...

US president Donald Trump may not have officially confirmed his expected visit to Ireland in June, but preparations continue apace in one corner of the west where he will be...

US president Donald Trump may not have officially confirmed his expected visit to Ireland in June, but preparations continue apace in one corner of the west where he will be...

Grumpy Cat, an internet celebrity for her permanent frown, died "in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha" this week, leaving behind countless online jokes about how we all feel at...

The German parliament voted yesterday to condemn as anti-Semitic a movement that calls for economic pressure on Israel to end the occupation of Palestinian land, grant Arab citizens equal rights...

Should a war with the United States break out Iran "will not be alone", a militant group has warned.

A threat based on intelligence reports; deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group and B-52 bombers to the Middle East with reports of ground troops to follow; a dramatic rise...

I. M. Pei, one of the great modernist architects of the 20th century, has died aged 102.

Chelsea Manning is being sent back to jail just seven days after her release - after being found in contempt for refusing to testify about WikiLeaks before a grand jury.

A French doctor poisoned patients during surgery so he could show off his skills by saving their lives, according to prosecutors.