A train has derailed in Cumbria and a major incident has been declared. Emergency services are working to get passengers off the train safely, but there are no reported injuries. Avanti West Coast ...

A railway worker who showed “incredible bravery” to save lives during a mass stabbing on a busy train is in a critical but stable condition in hospital, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said.

The US government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans dragged into a new month. Millions of people in America could lose food aid ...

Ryanair has revealed soaring earnings after hiking airfares and earlier aircraft deliveries helping it fly more passengers. The low-cost airline reported a pre-tax profit of 2.9 billion euro (£2.6 ...

A pregnant British teenager accused of drug smuggling has been moved to a mother and baby unit in a Georgian prison, her ...

Orlagh Kilbride, who has been living in Jamaica for almost ten years, described the strongest winds she had ever seen.

The Prince of Wales will begin his first tour of Brazil to stage his Earthshot Prize by taking in some of Rio de Janeiro’s attractions.

But Mr Farage will also row back from his party’s 2024 promise to cut £90 billion of taxes, saying Labour and the Tories have “wrecked the public finances” and Reform would need to get public spending ...

Defence Secretary John Healey is to announce the new Defence Housing Service, which will take over management of service accommodation.

Those behind the project say that once complete, the 33-metre structure will be the largest sculpture in Scotland.

Stormont’s Finance Minister has pressed the Chancellor to focus on help for working families in the autumn Budget. John O’Dowd said more support was needed for childcare as he made a direct appeal to ...

The King is taking a keen interest in the Prince of Wales’ environmental awards being staged in Rio de Janeiro as they share their passion for campaigning to safeguard the planet.