The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

South Korea is holding an early presidential election on June 3 after conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his imposition of martial law. Mr Han had been appointed prime minister, the ...

Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

The criminal case against comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to be heard in court after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. Brand was charged by post last month with one count ...

Detailed army plans for a potential military parade on US President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and possibly a ...

The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority sect.

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were a common factor in demonstrations across the world to honour International Workers’ ...

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said ‘this is a strategic deal for the creation of an investment partner fund’.

The parents of children with Dravet syndrome taking part in a clinical trial at Sheffield Children’s Hospital have reported life-changing results.

MPs have been urged to consider the wider impact of changes to eligibility requirements for the personal independence payment.

The bank holiday weekend is set to bring largely dry but noticeably cooler weather across the UK following the hottest day of the year so far, forecasters said. While much of the country will avoid ...

The Supreme Court ruling on gender has been interpreted to mean that transgender women can be excluded from female toilets.