The plane was originally scheduled to travel from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said it would conduct a ‘detailed and robust investigation’ into the incident.

Sir Keir Starmer has wished British Jews a happy Chanukah, as the festival coincides with Christmas for the first time since 2005. “Chanukah is a time for family, community and celebration. Chag ...

This year’s celebrity contestants included comedian Josh Widdicombe, former racing driver Billy Monger, and drag artist Tayce.

The plane crashed while en route from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the Russian city Grozny in the North Caucasus.

Keswick’s streets were aglow with festive cheer as Lake District Hotels hosted their first-ever LED Drumming Parade.

The mildest start to Christmas Day on record has been recorded for Northern Ireland and Scotland. In Kinloss, Moray, temperatures reached 11.9C, while at Killowen, Co Down, it peaked at 11C for the 24 ...

An 88-year-old great-grandmother still receives a Christmas card every year from the German pen pal she has been writing to ...

The wife of deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad is severely ill with leukaemia and has been given a 50/50 chance of survival, media reports have claimed. Asma Assad is being isolated to prevent ...

Pope Francis has kicked off the 2025 Holy Year, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope’s stamina and the ...

The King has used his Christmas address to pay tribute to the “selfless” doctors and nurses who provided “strength, care and comfort” during cancer treatment for himself and the Princess of Wales. In ...

From Smithy's Indian Takeaway order to Doris and 'that' salad, here are the top 12 most iconic moments from Gavin and Stacey ahead of the finale.