The UK has experienced a ‘lack of sunshine’ over the winter months this year, having had just 70 of its average sunshine so far.

Scottish independence is “within reach”, John Swinney has said, after a poll projection put his party just one seat short of a majority at this year’s Holyrood election.

But job losses continued for the 17th month in a row, led by a sharp reduction among firms in the services sector.

Yoon Suk Yeol maintains his declaration of martial law in December 2024 was carried out ‘for the sake of the nation and our ...

An emotional Jessie Buckley said the past year had been a “roller-coaster” as she was named winner in the lead actress in a film category at the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards (Iftas) on ...

Bruce Mouat’s men’s curling team and ski halfpipe star Zoe Atkin both go for gold in Cortina and Livigno respectively.

Scottish Championship leaders St Johnstone played out a 0-0 draw with Raith Rovers in wet conditions at Stark’s Park. The contest certainly did not lack chances, including a slapstick first-half St ...

Speaking at the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards, the actor said the loss of his home was ‘shocking’ and ‘cathartic’.

At a time of heightened tension between the two nations over tariff rows, US president Donald Trump could attend Sunday’s final.

The Japanese forward scored in the fifth minute of added time to seal the win in new boss Michael O’Neill’s first game in charge at Ewood Park.

Igor Tudor has acknowledged Tottenham are in an “emergency situation” but believes the quality of the squad can steer them clear of Premier League relegation worries.

Rodri sustained knee ligament damage in September 2024 – the same year he won the Ballon d’Or – and came back in May but he has struggled to regain the same level of influence for Manchester City, ...