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 ...

Following an impressive night for English teams in Europe, attention turns back to the weekend’s Premier League action ...

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.

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 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 ...

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

The world number one has yet to taste victory in 2025 after surgery on a hand injury suffered while preparing Christmas dinner.

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

Twenty-nine shows got at least one nomination across the 26 Tony categories with nods for George Clooney and Sarah Snook.

David Beckham – the homegrown Manchester United star, England great, Inter Miami co-owner and global star – turns 50 on Friday. The PA news agency spoke to some figures around the game for their ...

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 ...