Four Rwandans have been reportedly granted refuge in the UK over fears of persecution in the East African nation despite the government saying it is an "unequivocally safe" place to send asylum seekers.

Israel's war against Hamas could be paused for two months should US negotiators reach a deal where dozens of hostages captured in the 7 October attack would be released, according to two senior administration officials.

A major incident was declared yesterday amid fears a building could collapse after a huge fire in Liverpool city centre.

Two men are due to go on trial over the killing of Run DMC star Jam Master Jay more than 20 years ago.

Michael van Gerwen has denied young sensation Luke Littler a second successive World Series title after defeating him in the Dutch Darts Masters final.

The head of the United Nations has promised to hold to account "any UN employee involved in acts of terror" after allegations that some refugee agency staff members were involved in the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.

There was general agreement at the Institute for Government's Annual conference last week that it would be a good thing for Britain if this year's election campaign is not "dirty".

First-time mothers battling apocalyptic flooding - it's a storyline we'd like to confine to the realms of fantasy drama - but the author of The End We Start From says it's a case of fiction becoming reality.

There was only one passenger strapped in the back of the bush plane. She said little during the flight and wore a look that revealed nothing about her ordeal. 

The business secretary has said she "felt there was a need for new leadership" at the Post Office as it was announced its chairman is being forced out of the role.