The last crossings of the year took place on December 29, when 291 people made the journey from France in six boats.

Seven people were killed when a strike hit a home in the Jabaliya area, and a woman and child died when another hit the ...

A 17-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital after a stabbing in south London on New Year’s Day. The Metropolitan Police said they were informed by the London Ambulance Service of a stabbing at ...

Great Britain will face Poland in the quarter-finals of the United Cup on Thursday despite losing their final group match 2-1 to hosts Australia. After their win over Argentina in the team competition ...

Ten people were killed and 30 others injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans, according to city officials. The incident happened in the city’s popular Bourbon Street area. Police ...

Schools could potentially be closed and there is a chance of power cuts and road closures, the Met Office said.

The Latics said the strain on local emergency services dealing with a number of major incidents in the area was a factor in the decision.

Energy minister Herman Halushchenko confirmed on Wednesday that Kyiv had stopped the gas flows ‘in the interest of national security’.

A weather warning has been issued for as much as a foot of snow in high ground in Wales. The Met Office has said there could be a widespread 5cm deep covering of snow across Powys this weekend with as ...

The Met Office said “heavy snow may cause some disruption over the weekend” as it put out a yellow weather warning for snow.

Transport for Wales have confirmed that there will be delays and cancellations on the Heart of Wales line and the Cambrian line ...

Some parts of Wales celebrate New Year's Eve on a day called Hen Galan, which takes place in January - find out about the Welsh tradition.