‘Iraq will always remain with me, in my heart’: Pope’s message to packed Erbil stadium

Pope Francis has said Mass to thousands of people in the packed Franso Hariri stadium in Erbil.

Protesters ‘fired on’ at Myanmar demonstrations as funeral of activist held

Witnesses have said police have opened fire on protesters in Myanmar, amid reports at least one political organiser from the democratically elected government's party has died in custody.

UK records another drop in COVID infections as number of first jabs hits 22.2 million

The UK has recorded another drop in COVID infections, with 5,177 reported in the last 24 hours.

Protesters ‘fired on’ at Myanmar demonstrations as funeral of activist held

Witnesses have said police have opened fire on protesters in Myanmar, amid reports at least one political organiser from the democratically elected government's party has died in custody.

Iran is most likely playing for time over Nazanin – with £400m at stake

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's five-year sentence is over but she has not been released. 

Rangers crowned Scottish Premiership champions for first time in a decade

Rangers have been crowned Scottish Premiership champions for the first time since 2011 after Celtic were held to a goalless draw at Dundee United.

Organiser of NHS pay protest given £10,000 fine by police

The organiser of a protest over the proposed 1% pay rise for NHS workers has been handed a £10,000 fine by police.

Iran is most likely playing for time over Nazanin – with £400m at stake

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's five-year sentence is over but she has not been released.