Tensions have soared between the two neighbouring countries following the overthrow of Syrian president Bashar Assad in December.

John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’.

Concerns have been raised about the Government’s plan to boost resources at councils with lower council tax receipts.

First Minister John Swinney said he would not change his cabinet team, despite a number of members confirming they will not run next year.

Warrants without bail were issued for Sarah Jordan, 35, of no fixed abode, and Amber Clarke, 24, of Nine Elms, south-west London.

By Tuesday, Erin had lost some strength from previous days and dropped to a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105mph, the National Hurricane Centre in Miami said. It was about 650 ...

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage hailed the High Court decision in Epping as a “victory” and said he hopes it “provides inspiration to others across the country”, while the shadow home secretary argued ...

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the technology will help locate dangerous individuals attending the street carnival.

World number one Harry Meade will be the first rider to go at Defender Burghley 2025 (4-7 September) on his own and Mandy Gray’s Et Hop Du Matz ...

A disabled Labour MP facing an inquiry by the Commons expenses watchdog has defended her use of taxis, saying it had been recommended by Parliament’s own health service.

The Republican president, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders held hours of talks at the White House on Monday.

Motorists are currently facing delays on the A590 following a road traffic accident near Newby Bridge. The incident was reported by an eyewitness shortly before 5pm today (Tuesday, August 19). Early ...