The King and Queen and other members of the royal family are also expected to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – and welcome a new royal baby.

In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting the planet.

Since Mr Assad’s fall, dozens of Syrians have been killed in acts of revenge, according to activists and monitors, the vast majority of them from the minority Alawite community, an offshoot of Shiite ...

A woman is being questioned by police after she was arrested on suspicion of murdering a man on Christmas Day in a Staffordshire village. Staffordshire Police said officers were called to a report of ...

A taxi hit six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, police said, with three people — including a nine-year-old boy — transported to hospitals for their injuries. A New York Police Department ...

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City are at risk of missing out on Champions League qualification this season. In a remarkable downturn in results that has seen them lose nine times and win only once ...

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe can see shades of Italy great Andrea Pirlo in ‘firefighter’ Sandro Tonali as the midfielder belatedly announces himself on the Premier League.

Boxing Day is a popular choice for outdoor swimmers hoping to enjoy a festive dip. On Christmas Day, bathers across the country took advantage of the milder temperatures to take the plunge. The ...

The highs, lows and heartbreaks before and during his time at United are chronicled in a new two-part BBC series titled ‘Sir Alex’ released on Boxing Day. It is not as revelatory as the “Never Give In ...

“Campaigners have had decades to record rights of way, and the decision to scrap the 2031 cut-off date has been made without engaging with those who will be affected, inflicting significant ...

A man is being questioned by police on suspicion of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London’s West End on Christmas Day.

Those planning a holiday abroad expect to spend £1,753 on average while those going on a UK-based trip plan to spend £784.