A cold weather alert has been issued as freezing temperatures and widespread frosts are set to hit parts of the UK from Wednesday to the weekend - with vulnerable people urged to heat their homes to at least 18C (64F).

England Vitality Roses clinched a thrilling 48-48 draw against the Australian Diamonds in the penultimate match of the Netball Quad Series.

A former Royal Navy gunner, who became known as the "Brighton cat killer" after fatally stabbing nine pets during a seven-month spree, has died.

Washington and the Kremlin's top diplomats are set to meet for talks in Switzerland on Friday, stepping up efforts as tensions escalate amid fears of a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Washington and the Kremlin's top diplomats are set to meet in Switzerland on Friday, ramping up efforts as tensions escalate amid fears of a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Jose Mourinho is happy at Roma despite interest from Everton, who consider him a candidate to take over from Rafa Benitez.

Was Tuesday’s broadcast interview the moment the prime minister admitted - in his body language and demeanour rather than his words - that the game could be up?

Entire villages have been wiped out in Tonga as the destruction from Saturday’s tsunami begins to be revealed.

Two teenagers who were arrested in Manchester over the Texas synagogue siege have been released without charge.