An attempted coup is under way in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country’s president has said. A statement from President Andry Rajoelina’s office said it “wishes to inform the nation and ...

Catherine Connolly has claimed “politics of fear” is being used against her after Heather Humphreys said she has “legitimate questions to answer”. Ms Humphreys accused Ms Connolly of insulting allies ...

Valentin Vacherot became Monaco’s first ATP Tour singles champion and the lowest-ranked player in history to win a Masters 1000 event by beating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in Shanghai.

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey and his wife Emily have one son John, who has severe disabilities, and a daughter named Ellie.

The two Irish presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys are to go head-to-head in an on-air debate for the second time. Ms Connolly and Ms Humphreys are the only two candidates ...

Jonathan Powell did not take part in discussions about the ‘substance or the evidence’ of the case, Bridget Phillipson said.

Bridget Phillipson has said she is “confident” the Government will “do the right thing” over the two-child benefit cap, in the clearest sign yet that ministers could scrap the policy.

Chiedozie Ogbene has warned the Republic of Ireland that Tuesday night’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia will be just as difficult as their showdown with star-studded Portugal.

Nigel Farage has pledged to shake up the status quo in Wales if Reform wins next year’s Senedd election. The Reform UK leader said it is too early to make any specific policy commitments, but he ...

Universities have powers to “take action to prevent harassment and intimidation”, the Education Secretary said ahead of Bob Vylan’s gig at a venue associated with the University of Manchester.

It came after the SNP’s depute leader claimed the First Minister is ‘staking his premiership on winning independence’.