Ireland is introducing new COVID-19 restrictions including a midnight closing time for pubs, nightclubs and restaurants as the country battles a fourth wave of infections.The measures, which come into effect from Friday, will also...

A family of four, who were left stranded in the Australian outback when their campervan got bogged down following heavy rain, have been rescued.Perth couple Orios and Lindsey Zavros, and their two young children...

A dad shielded his daughter in his arms - saving her life during a plane crash on Lake Michigan at the weekend, a family friend has said.Mike Perdue reportedly died saving his daughter's life...

A virtual meeting between US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping has taken place - with the Chinese leader greeting his US counterpart as his "old friend".The supposed friendly correspondence comes amid rising...

US President Joe Biden has held a virtual meeting with China's Xi Jinping and began on a positive note - saying their goal is to ensure competition "does not veer into conflict".The two leaders...

A "reckless and irresponsible" Russian weapons test has created more than 1,500 pieces of debris now endangering the seven crew aboard the International Space Station, US officials have said.Crew members were forced to take...

After a week shivering in sodden woodland, the largest group of migrants stuck between the serried ranks of Belarusian and Polish border guards decided to move. We were en route to their camp but...

England have qualified for the World Cup after thrashing San Marino 10-0 in their final qualifying group game.The Three Lions have now secured enough points to seal their place in Qatar next year. Harry Kane...