A jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of a Britain’s Got Talent finalist accused of raping two women. Andrew Johnston, 30, competed as a singer on the television programme in 2008, ...

A woman accused of having an illegal abortion is “still utterly traumatised” by her experience, her barrister has said as she told jurors the facts of her client’s case “are a tragedy but they are not ...

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’ ...

The White Lotus actor Julian Kostov has said he is “very excited” to be making his West End debut in a play that has transferred from the National Theatre. Till The Stars Come Down, written by Beth ...

Nearly half of higher education institutions have been forced to close courses to reduce costs, a Universities UK survey suggests.

Owen Burrows will bide his time before committing to the next target for his promising filly Falakeyah. Despite being promoted to second favourite for the Betfred Oaks following her win in the Pretty ...

The hearing on Tuesday came more than five years after the viral social media post at the heart of the libel dispute.

Friedrich Merz has finally succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round. The conservative ...

Ger Lyons is planning a step up in trip with Red Letter following her pleasing performance in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. The Frankel filly showed quality form as a two-year-old last season, with ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said ‘we had to stabilise the economy’ as he defended the actions taken by his Government.

The cardinals held their last day of pre-conclave meetings on Tuesday, during which Francis’ fisherman’s ring and his official seal ...