Violence remained “excessively high” across the prison estate last year driven by overcrowding, inadequate mental health support and a surge in drug use, an independent watchdog has warned.

The hottest June temperature recorded in the UK is 35.6C, which was reached in Mayflower Park in Southampton on June 28 1976. The same temperature was also measured in Camden Square in north London on ...

The Prime Minister has pushed for de-escalation amid signs the US president could join Israel’s military action against Iran.

Soroka Medical Centre in the southern city of Beersheba provides services to around one million residents in the south of Israel.

Ben Stokes insists Ollie Pope was never in danger of being dropped for this week’s opening Test against India, claiming it would be “remarkable” to leave his vice-captain out.

South Africa was under a declared state of national disaster on Thursday as the death toll from floods caused by severe rains in the Eastern Cape region rose to 92.

Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans.

Gagandeep Gulati had his sentence for rape increased from six years to nine years at the Court of Appeal on Thursday.

Muhammad Qasim, 29, died after failing to negotiate a bend and crashing into a tree in the early hours of October 2 2023, an inquest heard.

The draft agreement includes ‘provisions on respect for territorial integrity and a prohibition of hostilities’, a joint statement said.

William and the actress visited labs in Norwich where Colorifix, a biotechnology firm, creates its textile dyes.

Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but some providers have unveiled new products.