The task force was set up after Russian President Vladimir Putin called on authorities to ramp up the response to the spill.

An American writer living in Edinburgh has said it is “heartbreaking” to see her former home in the Pacific Palisades ravaged ...

Andy Burrows, chief executive of the Molly Rose Foundation – named after Molly Russell who killed herself after viewing ...

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka extended her Australian Open winning streak to 15 matches on a rain-soaked opening day at ...

Emergency services found a vehicle had entered a water treatment facility and was partly submerged in a pit of water, police said.

Justin Rose’s team had won the first two sessions 3.5-1.5 and Saturday afternoon’s foursomes 4-1 to lead 11-4 going into Sunday’s singles.

The 26-year-old became the first man representing Lebanon to win a main draw grand slam match in the Open era.

Richard Stacey, 37, has been charged with attempted child abduction, assault and affray, West Midlands Police said.

The widow of Alex Salmond says comments from those “determined to damage” her late husband’s reputation are unfair and distressing, urging critics to “let Alex rest in peace”. Moira Salmond’s ...

North Yorkshire Police Constable Rosie Prior’s family described her as “a loving mum, wife, daughter, sister, aunty” who will be ...

Police were called to Rochdale Road at 11.30pm on Saturday to reports of a stabbing, Greater Manchester Police said.

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride defended his party leader Kemi Badenoch after criticism of her lack of policy decisions.