We will stay here in Congo and fight. If we do not stay alive here, let’s stay dead here,’ said Congo’s defence minister.

A man has been appeared at the Old Bailey accused of encouraging terrorism over alleged social media posts about starting an armed uprising against the UK government during the Covid-19 pandemic. Paul ...

A 39-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a nine-year-old boy by dangerous driving. Zac Roe, from Andover in Hampshire, who died at the scene of the crash in East ...

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

A 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at a school has said she was sorry for what she had done and regretted it – wishing she could turn back the clock, a court heard. Teachers Fiona ...

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 ...

The Government has signalled it could ‘go further’ after tightening the rules on second jobs at the start of its term.

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.

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”.

Mark Robinson said England Women’s performance was “hard to watch” as Australia edged closer to an Ashes whitewash.

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

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 ...