Donald Trump Jr is heading for Greenland, two weeks after his father repeated his desire for the US to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.The US president-elect's son...

Getty ImagesUS President Joe Biden has announced a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling along most of America's coastline, weeks before Donald Trump takes office.The ban announced by...

Hamas has posted a video showing a 19-year-old Israeli captive, as indirect talks between the group and Israel on a ceasefire and hostage release deal resume in Qatar.The footage...

Met PoliceEdward Pettifer has been identified by the Metropolitan Police as the British national who was killed in New Orleans on 1 JanuaryKing Charles is deeply saddened by the...

The number of people with flu in hospital in England has gone up sharply over Christmas and is rising "at a very concerning rate", NHS chiefs warn. The latest...

Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months after using a phone behind the wheel of a Rolls Royce in west Kensington in March last year.The 31-year-old rapper,...

Chelsea boss Maresca said Carney Chukwuemeka is for sale and a loan deal is being sought for fellow midfielder Cesare Casadei.Barcelona's failed attempt to register Spain forward Dani Olmo...

Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement following an eight-year legal battle, according to her lawyer.The couple, who married in 2014 and have six...

The world's number one chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has said he will return to a major chess competition after the sport's governing body agreed to relax its dress code....

Novak Djokovic has credited Andy Murray with "bringing a fresh look" to his game as he prepares for his first tournament since naming his long-time rival as his new...

The Pope has called for "hope and kindness" in a message for Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Pope Francis emphasised the importance of humility...

China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, stoking concerns about displacement of communities in Tibet and environmental impacts downstream in India and...