The vote, expected on Friday, adds to a controversy about the attitude of the front-runner in Germany’s upcoming election ...

Gustavo Petro said his government would provide loans to those who take up his offer and enlist in programmes to start a business.

Nick Cave has said that the death of Marianne Faithfull at the age of 78 means a loss of “not just a fiercely unique talent, but the stored knowledge of a generation”. Tributes have come flooding in ...

A man receiving palliative care is among the “miserable” residents impacted as 8,000 homes remain without power in Northern Ireland a week after Storm Eowyn. Efforts to repair damaged power lines ...

Pep Guardiola described Manchester City’s growing rivalry with Real Madrid as being “like a derby” after the two sides were paired yet again in the Champions League.

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop praised Network Rail staff for working in ‘difficult circumstances’ to clear all routes.

Alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo has described the UK’s position on its dealings with China as “inconsistent and erratic” and said allegations against him are “entirely unfounded”.

The Scottish champions are due to play the second leg of the Champions League play-off in the Allianz Arena on February 18-19.

Mrs Badenoch had disputed Reform’s claim that its membership had overtaken that of the Conservatives, accusing Mr Farage of “fakery”.

The forward has impressed the Manchester United coach in contrast to Marcus Rashford, whose absence continues.

Captain Caelan Doris is braced for the “ultimate test” when Ireland begin their quest for an unprecedented third successive Guinness Six Nations title against rivals England. The back-to-back ...

Dame Emily Thornberry has said the BBC World Service “must be preserved – if we lose it, we won’t be able to get it back”, ahead of the funding settlement for the broadcaster.