The task force was set up after Russian President Vladimir Putin called on authorities to ramp up the response to the spill.

Wicked star Ariana Grande has said there are no plans to tour her latest album “at the moment” as she is currently “focused on acting” and “would love to do more films”. The Grammy-winner, 31, ...

The 26-year-old became the first man representing Lebanon to win a main draw grand slam match in the Open era.

North Yorkshire Police Constable Rosie Prior’s family described her as “a loving mum, wife, daughter, sister, aunty” who will be ...

Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson provides live coverage of Newcastle United's FA Cup third-round tie at home to Bromley ...

Tributes have been flooding in for PC Rosie Prior who was off-duty when she stopped her car to help people after a crash between a Ford Focus and an Audi just before 9am. Tragically, as PC Prior stood ...

Justin Rose’s team had won the first two sessions 3.5-1.5 and Saturday afternoon’s foursomes 4-1 to lead 11-4 going into Sunday’s singles.

Police are continuing their searches around the River Dee for two sisters who disappeared from Aberdeen five days ago. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, were last seen on CCTV in the city’s Market ...

An American writer living in Edinburgh has said it is “heartbreaking” to see her former home in the Pacific Palisades ravaged by wildfires. Jess Ross, 42, moved to Scotland’s capital with her husband ...

Richard Stacey, 37, has been charged with attempted child abduction, assault and affray, West Midlands Police said.

Police were called to Rochdale Road at 11.30pm on Saturday to reports of a stabbing, Greater Manchester Police said.

Andy Murray admits coaching is more demanding than he expected but he believes he can help Novak Djokovic win more grand-slam titles. Murray will get a first taste of life on the other side during a ...