The government-organised Aegean flight from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates carried 45 pets and 101 people.

Iran has intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours’ energy sites, hitting a Saudi refinery and setting Qatari ...

Ronnie O’Sullivan admitted cueing problems left him scared of playing snooker after he advanced to his 150th ranking quarter-final at the World Open. O’Sullivan has spent time away from competition to ...

European leaders have been deeply critical of the Iranian government, but none have offered immediate help to the US.

A new study has found that letting young boys and girls play with Barbie dolls improves vital social skills and develops empathy. Researchers at Cardiff University found that playing with dolls helped ...

Katie Raine, lead nurse for Children and Young People at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are saddened to hear of the recent outbreak of meningococcal disease in the ...

Former Google boss Matt Brittin is tipped to replace Tim Davie and become the next director-general of the BBC. The appointment of a tech executive, rather than someone with TV production and ...

Hymers College’s head of rugby hailed his side’s efforts at both ends of the pitch after they clinched victory in the final of a ...

A motorcyclist has sustained a serious leg injury in a collision with a car on Hartside Pass yesterday, Cumbria Constabulary has confirmed.

World Class Bike Racing will return to the City of London this summer as a new major cycling event hits the capital.

An Anglo-Irish folk group is set to take their tour to the Wigton stage next month. The Haar, a quartet known for their contemporary takes on traditional songs, will perform at the John Peel Theatre ...

Premier League leaders Arsenal face title rivals Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday for the first major domestic silverware this season ...