Russian officials confirmed an oil spill, but said experts were still working to assess its full impact and extent.

Police have launched a murder inquiry following the “brutal and senseless” death of a woman in Co Down. The victim, who suffered a head injury, has been named as Karen Cummings, 40. Two men have been ...

Ismaila Sarr’s magnificent double settled the M23 grudge match as Crystal Palace beat bitter rivals Brighton 3-1 on their own patch. Sarr struck twice after Trevoh Chalobah scored a controversial ...

Brilliant centuries from Maia Bouchier and Nat Sciver-Brunt helped England pile up 395 on the opening day of their one-off Test against South Africa. Bouchier hit 126 on her Test debut, sharing in a ...

A two-year-old boy has died and four adults have been injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a stolen Porsche, West Midlands Police said. Officers were called to Dartmouth Road, Smethwick, near ...

Find out how ITV chef James Martin makes the ultimate golden and crispy roast potatoes with these specific three ingredients.

Israel has said it will close its Dublin embassy, accusing Ireland of “crossing every red line”. Foreign minister Gideon Saar announced the closure in a statement due to the “extreme anti-Israel ...

The Gunners failed to take advantage of Liverpool’s draw with Fulham as they could only take a point themselves at home to the Toffees.

Albums of family snaps – some showing the ex-president posing in his underwear – were found in his former residences.

Forecasters have issued a warning of persistent rain that could make travel conditions difficult in parts of Scotland over the next three days. The Met Office yellow warning, which covers parts of the ...

Sausage dogs joined in the Christmas celebrations at Hyde Park, showing off costumes, hats, and jumpers as they went walkies.

At least 11 people have died after Cyclone Chido caused devastating damage in the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, France’s Interior Ministry said. The ministry said it was proving ...