The election has been marred by violence as demonstrators took to the streets of major cities to protest against the vote.

Jamaica was left devastated this week by Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the island in its history.

South Yorkshire Police said Peter Smith suffered serious injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Temperatures are expected to reach above average this month but spells of wet and windy weather remain likely.

It is the most serious offence alleged to have been committed by someone released under the scheme, which was implemented to cut prison overcrowding.

The Foreign Office confirmed the flight would leave Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport carrying Britons unable to fly ...

South Belfast MLA Deirdre Hargey made the commitment as crowds gathered at a rally calling for Paul Givan to resign.

Anyone who has purchased the recalled Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s from Aldi and has a peanut allergy is being urged not to eat them.

Hamas said it offered to hand over samples of unidentified bodies but that Israel refused to receive them and asked for the remains for examination.

The meeting comes after the First Minister was derided for his efforts at securing a deal on whisky by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, who suggested Mr Swinney should keep his focus on domestic ...

Israel returned the bodies of 30 Palestinians to health authorities in Gaza on Friday, completing an exchange after militants ...