The message was the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was admitted to hospital three weeks ago with double pneumonia.

The 27 leaders signed off on a move to loosen budget restrictions so that willing EU countries can increase their military spending.

Tributes have been paid to “the most beautiful” four-year-old girl who died in a house fire in Manchester. Lesma-Rose Wibier was pulled from the blaze at the property on Gateshead Close, Rusholme, on ...

Camilla met each winner during the 500 Words awards ceremony, which was filmed for a special episode of the BBC’s The One Show.

A dog owner from Essex admitted her surprise after placing second in the Agility Novice Cup final at Crufts 2025.

Pope Francis remains in a stable condition with no new respiratory crises or fever and worked from hospital on Thursday as he recovers from double pneumonia, the Vatican said.

A rare dog breed owner from Retford was in shock after her shining star Hedwig won an unexpected Reserve Crufts Certificate at Crufts 2025.

Nigel Farage has hit back at Rupert Lowe after his fellow Reform MP said he was not sure if his “messianic qualities” made him a good leader. Great Yarmouth MP Mr Lowe said in an interview that it was ...

Santander has fixed the problems affecting its banking services after many customers were left unable to access their accounts. The bank apologised for any “inconvenience caused” and said any customer ...

Kyle Clifford, 26, was left paralysed from the chest down after he shot himself with a crossbow as police closed in on him.

The duchess – a self-confessed hugger – previously told how she was surprised at the ‘formality’ of the royal family behind closed doors.

A privately owned lunar lander has touched down near the Moon’s south pole, but as the minutes ticked by, flight controllers could not confirm its condition or whether it was even upright. The last ...