Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the ...

England lock Ollie Chessum savoured a “first day of school” feeling as the British and Irish Lions assembled for the first time ahead of this summer’s tour of Australia. Andy Farrell’s 38-man squad ...

Israel’s military on Sunday announced the start of “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip. The statement came a day after Israel launched a new offensive in the Palestinian territory of ...

SIR - Brexit was the 'elephant in the room' during the 2024 General Election campaign. Where possible leaders of the main English parties ...

Iliman Ndiaye scored the last goals at Goodison Park as Everton signed off 133 years of history with a fitting 2-0 win over an abject Southampton.

Having already got off the mark at Navan three weeks ago, Charles Darwin remains the ante-post market leader for Ascot’s Norfolk Stakes next month, with Coral keeping his price at 7-2 and Paddy Power ...

The mother of Southport attack victim Elsie Dot Stancombe has praised “inspiring” blood donors during a drive in the seaside town. Almost 100 people donated blood at the session at St John Stone ...

The UK Government should reconsider allowing a second independence referendum if there is an “overwhelming desire” for it in Scotland, Michael Gove has said. The Tory grandee was part of successive ...

Alyanaabi could be set for a successful season after serving a reminder of his quality in a winning reappearance at Haydock.

Find out more about the UK's rarest snake - the Smooth Snake, including if it's dangerous and where it can be found.

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Four UK supermarkets are launching a joint campaign to tackle hunger, following a challenge from the King. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose will take part in the Let’s Make A Meal Of It ...