There was some criticism of the small number of candidates, leading to focus on the strict nomination criteria.

Catherine Connolly is “absolutely delighted” with tallies indicating she is the clear frontrunner to become Ireland’s next president. The electorate had the choice between Ms Connolly, former cabinet ...

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nine missiles and 62 drones, and air defences intercepted four missiles and 50 ...

Officers in Northampton also found ‘sophisticated packaging and manufacturing equipment’ as well as £20,000 in cash.

The manhunt for Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was launched after he was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford. Here is a timeline of key events since his arrival in the UK: ...

Early tallies indicate that left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is the clear frontrunner to become Ireland’s next president. There also appeared to be a significant number of spoiled votes as the ...

The Manchester Central MP was sacked from the Government by Sir Keir Starmer and will now be a prominent voice on the back benches.

Pakistan International Airlines has resumed flights to the UK for the first time in five years after the lifting of a ban imposed over a fake pilots’ licence scandal. The state-run airline was banned ...

An asylum seeker accidentally released from prison was last seen in the “London area” as police urge anyone who spots him to call 999 immediately. Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, ...