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Two priests went on trial at the Vatican yesterday in the first case involving allegations of sexual abuse within the walls of the sovereign state.

As she took to the podium in El Paso, Texas, this week, Dr Jill Biden was unequivocal. "For the first time in a long time, winning Texas is possible," she...

As she took to the podium in El Paso, Texas, this week, Dr Jill Biden was unequivocal. "For the first time in a long time, winning Texas is possible," she...

Azerbaijan accused Armenia yesterday of trying to attack its gas and oil pipelines and warned of a "severe" response as tensions rose sharply around a fraying ceasefire in the mountain...

One of the world's oldest cheesemakers may have its French founders turning in their graves over plans to produce vegan fromages devoid of dairy products to help save the planet.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden raised $383 million (£294 million) for his election effort in September, a record-breaking sum that eclipses the unprecedented fundraising from the previous month.

Thai police early on Thursday dispersed a group of pro-democracy protesters who camped out overnight outside the office of the prime minister to demand his resignation, leading him to implement...

Hundreds of firefighters from across the state were being deployed to Northern California on Wednesday, where hot, windy conditions renewed the threat of fire in the region.

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' triple antibody cocktail as the first Ebola virus treatment, lending validation to similar drugs being developed for COVID-19.

The Cabinet has signed off level four restrictions for Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal and have agreed a ban on household visits from Thursday night - except on compassionate grounds and...

The nationwide ban on having people visit your home is a dramatic step in the fight against the escalating spread of Covid-19 and an admission that tougher rules are needed.

Cabinet have agreed a ban on household visits from Thursday night - except on compassionate grounds and essential reasons such as childcare.

Cabinet have agreed a ban on household visits from Thursday night - except on compassionate grounds and essential reasons such as childcare.

Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, has tested positive for coronavirus, but has no symptoms.

More businesses will have to close as case numbers continue to rise

At tonight's meeting, ministers are examining whether further restrictions should be put on social visits to family homes to stop the spread of the virus.

At tonight's meeting, ministers are examining whether further restrictions should be put on social visits to family homes to stop the spread of the virus.

President Emmanuel Macron's office says France will restore a state of health emergency that expired on July 10 in response to an increase in coronavirus infections.

President Emmanuel Macron has announced that 18 million French citizens in nine regions, including in Paris, will face a curfew starting on Saturday and continuing to December.

NBC News agreed to put President Donald Trump before voters in a town hall event on Thursday after the president submitted to an independent coronavirus test with the results reviewed...

A Kerry court has been shut down today after a senior member of An Garda Siochána informed the court he had tested positive for Covid-19.

The pound swung higher after currency traders welcomed reports that talks between the UK and EU are to be extended past the end of this week.

Pope Francis apologised to the faithful for not being able to greet them and shake their hands as Italy posted a record spike in coronavirus infections that is threatening to...

People will be able to get cash back from many shops without needing to buy anything under proposals to protect the UK's cash system.

Amy Cooper, the white woman charged with filing a false police report for calling 911 during a dispute with a black man in New York's Central Park in May, made...

A Merseyside pub has been cheekily renamed in an act of defiance towards the Government's new lockdown restrictions in the area.

Two people have been taken to hospital after a car landed on train tracks at a railway station.

A trio of space travellers blasted off to the International Space Station, using for the first time a fast-track manoeuvre that allowed them to reach the orbiting outpost in just...

A trio of space travellers blasted off to the International Space Station, using for the first time a fast-track manoeuvre that allowed them to reach the orbiting outpost in just...

Northern Ireland has recorded its highest ever number of daily cases, with 1,217 additional coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.

Kyrgyzstan's president has appointed a politician pushing for his resignation as the new prime minister in a bid to end the political crisis engulfing the Central Asian country after a...

Trains have been diverted in and out of Stirling railway station after a car landed on the tracks.

A car has landed on train tracks in a station, causing diversions.

A car has landed on train tracks in a station, causing diversions.

A trio of space travellers blasted off to the International Space Station, using for the first time a fast-track manoeuvre that allowed them to reach the orbiting outpost in just...

Publican Chris Kelly told the Commercial Court how he has paid FBD Insurance around €3.5million for cover in the last 17 years.

Publican Chris Kelly told the Commercial Court how he has paid FBD Insurance around €3.5million for cover in the last 17 years.

Superstar Niall Horan will be holding a live show online with proceeds from ticket sales to be donated to his road crew, who have been “left behind” since the beginning...

Superstar Niall Horan will be holding a live show online with proceeds from ticket sales to be donated to his road crew, who have been “left behind” since the beginning...

Superstar Niall Horan will be holding a live show online with proceeds from ticket sales to be donated to his road crew, who have been “left behind” since the beginning...