Headline News

New law comes into force stopping most serious offenders getting married or entering into civil partnerships behind bars The serial killer Levi Bellfield has been blocked from having a civil partnership, after a new law ...

Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva's family still in 'disbelief' that she's free in Russian prisoner exchange.

A hitman, a hacker, a weapons dealer, suspected spies and more were among eight individuals sought by Russia in a historic prisoner swap that saw 24 prisoners freed.

Crimea under missile and drone attack; Estonia to clamp down on sanctions evasion via its Russian border. What we know on day 891 The Ukrainian first lady, Olena Zelenska, has attended in Turkey the launch of the Hetman ...

The release of prisoners was a move by President Biden to secure his legacy. On Thursday, he and his White House made clear that Vice President Kamala Harris had been a partner in the effort.

Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan's imprisonment in Russia became an attacking point by the former president against the current administration.

One officer was shot in the leg and the other in the groin after they responded to a report of an armed robbery at a mahjong parlor. Both are in stable condition.

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia.

Two large funerals for key leaders in Hamas and Hezbollah were held in two capital cities - as Israeli leaders said they were on high alert for retaliatory attacks, symbolising the deepening crisis the region is now mire...

While family members differed in their support of the death penalty, many expressed frustration that the case had lingered for so long.

Since being elected Pennsylvania governor in 2022, Shapiro maintains high approval ratings, including notable support from Republicans Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, is a leading contender to be named Kamala...

Incident occurred during Wednesday's violent disorder for which 11 others have been arrested, following stabbing attack in Southport An 11-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a police vehicle was s...

Paris prosecutors say an investigation into hate speech online has been open following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly for “death threats,” “public insults” and “defamati...

Image shows one of five men accused by US government of plotting 9/11 attacks, who remains in custody without a criminal conviction Warning: this article contains graphic images and descriptions of torture The man is ver...

Eight Russian prisoners were released in the swap, including spies, agents and a convicted assassin.

Vadim Krasikov, who was returned to Russia in the big prisoner swap, received a hero's welcome from President Putin, along with others who were freed.

How many planes to send is still being worked out, as are final approvals from senior officials including Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III.

The disease, spread by midges and mosquitoes, has been linked to two deaths as cases surge in previously unaffected areas The deaths of two young women, miscarriages and birth defects in Brazil have been linked to Oropou...

The prisoner exchange offered a measure of validation for President Biden soon after he abandoned his bid for re-election.

Prison sentences with no fixed term are now banned, but people are still serving them.

John Tothill has no regrets about taking part in a medical trial to pay for his solo debut at Edinburgh.

Few Palestinians appeared to heed Hamas's call for a "day of anger" to condemn the killing of Ismail Haniyeh and Israel's bombardment of the enclave.