The move seeks to pay off defence contracts without open transfers of cash through the global banking system, papers show.

Gregory Twigg, who was ‘raging’ after taking cocaine, was said in court to be remorseful at the ‘dreadful and tragic’ outcome of his actions.

THE Beacon Arts Centre is set to host the Gabriel Latchin Trio. 'The Man I Love,' the trio’s fifth record, features new arrangements of all-Gershwin favourites, including Summertime, Someone to Watch ...

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he decided to travel as he attempted to deal with the loss of his wife of almost 58 years. After Lady Cathy’s death in October 2023, the 13 ...

A 'MAJESTIC' five-metre wingspan barn owl puppet will fly above the crowd at the Galoshans Festival 2025. This is part of 'Barn Owl' by Thingumajig Theatre, a puppetry show at the festival that will ...

Creating a burden to die because we haven’t addressed the burden of care is not a legacy I want for this House,’ Baroness Foster ...

A service of remembrance is to be held at Inverclyde Royal Hospital for parents and families who have suffered the loss of a baby.

Some people could be tempted to encourage ageing relatives to choose an assisted death for their own financial gain, a Conservative former minister has suggested. As peers debated the Terminally Ill ...

The Sudan Doctors Network said on Friday on X that Muslim worshipers, including older people and children, were killed.

The First Minister must investigate the clash between one of his ministers and Douglas Ross, the Tory MSP has said. Mr Ross accused the parliamentary business minister of assaulting and verbally ...

Devon and Cornwall Police said it received reports about the collisions on the M5 between Junction 27 and 28 at about 9.50pm and 11.10pm on Thursday.

Tanaiste Simon Harris will join Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn on Friday afternoon to formally unveil the proposals.