Campaigners who brought the legal case have told of their delight but others raised concerns at the implications.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised Malaysia and Vietnam greater access to Chinese markets as he tours south-east Asia ...

The Prime Minister has faced repeated questions over his definition of a woman in the five years since he became Labour leader.

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has appeared in court and been released on bail over allegations of child sex abuse. Dott, 47, is accused of two charges relating to primary school-age ...

Tess Howard was made an MBE for services to inclusive sportswear for women and girls, which she described as a ‘ridiculous’ campaign.

Hundreds of thousands of families across England are finding out on Wednesday which primary school their child will be joining in September.

Israel’s defence minister has said troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. The remarks by Israel Katz could further complicate talks with ...

An Irishwoman who alleged she was raped at knifepoint by the main suspect in the disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann is bringing a case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against the ...

Status yellow rain warnings are in effect in five Irish counties and much of Northern Ireland on Wednesday. Warnings of potential flooding and travel disruption have been issued across affected parts ...

Scotland’s First Minister has said his Government “accepts” the UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, adding “protecting the rights of all” will inform its response. The court handed down its ...

Steve James, 65, will be completing the equivalent of 200 marathons in 200 days, while researchers monitor the impact upon him ...

Russian glide bombs and artillery have struck a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding five others as Moscow’s forces continue daily attacks across the country.