Tens of thousands attend funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
His death was a major blow for the Iran-backed group that he had transformed into a potent force in the Middle East.
Japan’s emperor marks 65th birthday saying tragedy of war must be remembered
He said those who went through the Second World War have grown older and it is difficult for younger generations to hear ...
Wallace and Gromit superfan started 1,000-plus memorabilia collection with a pen
Mel Harrison, 43, has been collecting Aardman memorabilia since she was a child and is pleased with how the franchise has ...
Bacchanalian to stay at home rather than go to Cheltenham
Declan Queally will resist the temptation to head to the Cheltenham Festival with Bacchanalian after what was a dominant victory in the William Hill Top Price Guarantee Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at ...
‘Niggly issue’ for Golden Ace not expected to derail Festival bid
Victorious in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at the Festival last year – handing a first and so far only defeat to Brighterdaysahead – the seven-year-old was beaten by Nicky Henderson’s Lucky Place on her ...
William was at his ‘lowest’ after Kate’s cancer diagnosis – former royal aide
A former aide to the Prince of Wales said he was at his “lowest” after the Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer. Jason Knauf was formerly chief executive of William and Kate’s Royal Foundation, ...
National Trust closes 1,000-year-old Corfe Castle today
THE National Trust has closed Corfe Castle's main attraction today. The 1,000-year-old castle has been closed because of the bad weather expected today (Sunday, February 23). Other facilities round ...
Homes evacuated after major blaze involving lorries on industrial site
A major fire which broke out on an industrial site in Manchester close to Wythenshawe Hospital has largely been extinguished. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said in a social media ...
Jack Draper withdraws from Dubai Tennis Championships in bid to manage workload
The PA news agency understands that, following a period of recovery, Draper is targeting a return at next month’s Indian Wells tournament.
Derham sets sights on Fred Winter prize with Viyanni
Harry Derham sees Viyanni as the perfect horse to take his chance in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival. The four-year-old won once in four attempts for Johnny Murtagh on the Flat before ...
French authorities detain four after deadly stabbing linked to Islamic extremism
A Portuguese man was killed in the attack on Saturday in the city of Mulhouse, and seven police officers were wounded.
Ireland match-winner Sam Prendergast ‘the perfect man’ for Cardiff situation
Jamie Osborne hailed match-winner Sam Prendergast’s unflappable temperament after he kept Ireland on course to make Six Nations history. A title hat-trick, which has never previously been achieved, ...