Sinn Fein has defended its decision to boycott Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day amid criticism from political opponents across the island of Ireland.

A jury found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty after a little less than two hours of deliberations following a trial in Chautauqua County Court, New York.

Ireland has reaffirmed “steadfast support for Ukraine and its people”, Irish premier Micheal Martin said following a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Martin is due to attend ...

Jerry Butler, a key soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your Precious Love”, “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On Yourself”, has died at ...

Jonathan Reynolds has been accused of incorrectly claiming to have been a solicitor despite never qualifying as one.

AN 'ICONIC building’ converted into a five-bedroom house in the Borders is on the market. The property is located in the heart of the village of Grantshouse. The Old Church is on the market for offers ...

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit for Saturday's Calcutta Cup match with England but fellow back Darcy Graham misses out.

TV auctioneer Charles Hanson’s wife had a “frightening” reaction before accusing him of physically abusing her, he has told a court. A jury was told that Rebecca Hanson acted in a “disturbing” way by ...

Francis’ doctors delivered their first in-person update on the pope’s condition on Friday, saying that he will remain hospitalised.

An application to dismiss two charges facing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife in the historical sex offences case involving them both has been heard in court. The detail, which cannot be reported for ...

Pat McFadden, who coordinated the party’s 2024 general election campaign, said a Labour government in Scotland could work ...

Sir Keir Starmer is due to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week amid growing concern about US support for Ukraine.