Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.

In 2022, Wol Kolade’s appointment as deputy chairman of NHS England also sparked allegations of “cronyism” due to his donations of almost £1 million to the Conservatives, while fellow Tory donor Simon ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted progress was being made towards a ceasefire despite apparent splits between European ...

Of the 54,587 knife crime offences in England and Wales in 2024, 31% (16,789) were recorded by the Metropolitan Police, 9% (4 ...

A “masterful” painting by Scottish colourist Samuel John Peploe which once hung in his patron’s drawing room is to be ...

A nurse killed when she was struck by a car while walking with her family died from injuries to her head and spine, an inquest heard. Dominyka Jonikaite, 25, was hit by a grey BMW 3 Series on London ...

Talks on strengthening UK-EU relations have made “good progress”, Downing Street has said following a meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

Donald Trump said Russia has already made a “pretty big concession” to end the war in Ukraine by stopping short of taking control of the whole country. But the notion is one that Ukraine and much of ...

The 2023 world champion appeared to be in danger of joining last year’s winner Kyren Wilson in crashing out in the first round before ...

The Catholic Archbishop of Armagh said the Pope wanted to ‘reach the hearts of those who are spiritually poor’.

The Palestine Liberation Organisation has announced the creation of a vice presidency under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has not specified a successor.