The US strikes on Iran represent an “extraordinarily dangerous escalation” of the conflict in the Middle East, the Irish foreign affairs minister has said.

Northumbria Police have issued the warning after the death of a man in his 40s and four people suffering cardiac arrests in the Gateshead area.

It comes after a British Airways (BA) flight from London Heathrow to Dubai was diverted to Zurich on Saturday night.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been calling for restraint and diplomacy but Donald Trump launched military action against Iran’s ...

There is an “urgent” need for de-escalation and diplomacy in the Middle East, Ireland’s leaders have said. Premier Micheal Martin and deputy premier Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed ...

It came as four Palestinians were killed in an air strike at the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday.

Two Brownie leaders have been thanked by the Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield for their decade-long service. Gill Kingesley-Johnson, known as Skylark, and Julie Perry, known as Robin, are stepping down this ...

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government had urged de-escalation in the Middle East but Donald Trump pushed ahead with air and missile strikes.

More than 1,000 migrants have arrived in the UK over two days having crossed the Channel in small boats, according to Home Office figures. Home Office statistics say 437 people made the crossing on ...

US President Donald Trump said three facilities had been ‘completely and fully obliterated’ in overnight strikes.

Fred Smith, the FedEx founder who revolutionised the express delivery industry, has died aged 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the US ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations following the overnight attacks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.