The message was the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was admitted to hospital three weeks ago with double pneumonia.

The 27 leaders signed off on a move to loosen budget restrictions so that willing EU countries can increase their military spending.

Tributes have been paid to “the most beautiful” four-year-old girl who died in a house fire in Manchester. Lesma-Rose Wibier was pulled from the blaze at the property on Gateshead Close, Rusholme, on ...

The 59-year old presenter took part in the fancy dress day to celebrate his favourite children’s book character.

The duchess – a self-confessed hugger – previously told how she was surprised at the ‘formality’ of the royal family behind closed doors.

Pope Francis remains in a stable condition with no new respiratory crises or fever and worked from hospital on Thursday as he recovers from double pneumonia, the Vatican said.

Nigel Farage has hit back at Rupert Lowe after his fellow Reform MP said he was not sure if his “messianic qualities” made him a good leader. Great Yarmouth MP Mr Lowe said in an interview that it was ...

Santander has fixed the problems affecting its banking services after many customers were left unable to access their accounts. The bank apologised for any “inconvenience caused” and said any customer ...

Hundreds of children across the country are celebrating World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

A privately owned lunar lander has touched down near the Moon’s south pole, but as the minutes ticked by, flight controllers could not confirm its condition or whether it was even upright. The last ...

Kyle Clifford, 26, was left paralysed from the chest down after he shot himself with a crossbow as police closed in on him.

The reprieve would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico in his first term.