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

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.

The move against PM Han Duck-soo may deepen the political paralysis that has followed President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law decree.

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 ...

The man was arrested on assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, harassment, disorderly conduct and a weapons charge after the attack at 10.15pm on Tuesday which left a 42-year-old man with an ...

As 2025 approaches, some of you may be looking for a fresh venture to challenge yourself with for the new year.

Shoppers have shared their ideas on what should replace Nelson town centre's tired shopping centre after it is demolished next year.

The Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) fundraiser offered everything from fresh homemade food to drinks and sweet treats.

Cllr Suleman Khonat joined fellow volunteers in The Mall on the final weekend before Christmas to collect funds for the hospice.

Almost 5,000 'winter warmer packs' are to be distributed thanks to the launch of the Cadent Foundation’s annual Winter Warmer Campaign.

The Al Islah Girls' High School awards at The Ivy Venue in Blackburn celebrated the ‘remarkable academic achievements of students'.

The Al Islah Girls High School awards at The Ivy Venue in Blackburn celebrated the ‘remarkable academic achievements of students' ...