The head of a Republican group in the UK said optimism and expectations are ‘really high’ ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

Newcastle boosted their hopes of ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy when they took a firm grip on their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The Magpies emerged from their first-leg ...

A man has been arrested in Spain after a body was found in the hunt for missing Belfast man John George. The 37-year-old, from west Belfast, also known as John Hardy, had been on holiday in Alicante ...

An £800 million deal which will create two further battery energy storage sites in Scotland – each of which are the largest in Europe – has been hailed as “formidable” by First Minister John Swinney.

Sir Keir Starmer told Kemi Badenoch to drop calls for a fresh inquiry as the leaders faced each other in the Commons.

The London actor spoke about classism and said coming from a working-class background ‘gives you some sort of steel inside you’.

Seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have voted to accept an improved pay offer, ending a long-running dispute. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said the deal includes “significant ...

The mercury is set to drop sharply, with lows of minus 16C possible in Scotland and northern England overnight on Thursday.

First Minister John Swinney has insisted he wants to “finish the task” on Scottish independence – with the SNP leader declaring this to be an “urgent priority” for him. He claimed those who favour ...

Stars including Russell Kane, Jenny Eclair, Tom Segura and Andy Zaltzman will perform during the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

In response to Labour’s opposition to calls for a national inquiry, Mr Musk called Sir Keir “Starmtrooper”, accusing him of trying to cover up “terrible things”. Home Office minister Jess Phillips has ...