State media said the tests involved short-range ballistic missile systems which simulated nuclear counterstrikes against US and South Korean forces.

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said ‘we were at risk of thousands of people losing their jobs’ without an agreement.

A letter also raises concerns that cuts to disability benefits will not address the issue, but rather make it worse.

Officials have said the Government will take action against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo in defiance of sanctions.

The change comes after Labour pledged to recruit an additional 6,500 new expert teachers over the course of its five-year parliamentary term.

Pope Leo will have the challenge of following in the footsteps of the late Francis, whose popularity saw him dubbed ‘the people’s pope’.

The event at the Erskine home near Glasgow was reminiscent of the street parties held to celebrate VE Day 80 years ago.

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Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, who is currently de facto head while the Church of England seeks a new archbishop of Canterbury following Justin Welby’s resignation, said: “Pope Leo XIV’s many ...

US President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement in a call with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer which was broadcast live.

The secret conclave meeting – steeped in tradition and mystery – had only just begun some 24 hours before white smoke appeared.

Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope after a two-day conclave, and was revealed to onlookers in St Peter's Square ...