There needs to be a “serious response from Russia” on the war in Ukraine, the Home Secretary has said, after Vladimir Putin proposed direct talks with Kyiv.

An electrical substation in the centre of Exeter has been destroyed by fire, leaving hundreds of properties without power. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the scene, ...

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid, in his first Sunday noon blessing as ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a private Mass on Sunday near the tomb of St Peter, before he was to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from St Peter’s Basilica.

The Government is going to close the care worker visa for overseas recruitment as part of its immigration reforms, the Home Secretary has said.

It is the first time the sides have met face-to-face to discuss the issues which have put the global economy on edge.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed Russia’s offer for direct peace talks but insisted there must be a full ceasefire before they can start. He was speaking after Russian leader ...