Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Andrew Muir has said he is “very disappointed” that an Eleventh Night bonfire was lit in south Belfast despite warnings over asbestos on the site.

Russia fired 597 drones and decoys, with 26 cruise missiles, into Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said.

The Club World Cup concludes on Sunday as Chelsea take on Paris St Germain in the final in New York. Here, the PA news agency looks at some talking points ahead of the game.

Plumber Sean O’Meara, 36, was wearing a gas mask and body armour when he was shot and seriously injured by a police officer on Monday.

Head coach Gregor Townsend warned Scotland to clean up their act after a bruising 29-14 defeat to Fiji dented their hopes of a favourable World Cup draw. The Scots went into the game with high hopes ...

Yorkshire Water has introduced the first UK hosepipe ban of the year. Here is how to check if there is one in your area.

A 31-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a child to perform a sexual act and other offences. Essex Police were called to Park Lane in Canvey at about 9.15pm on Wednesday July 9 ...

Wales held on to end their 18-match losing Test run with a hard-fought 31-22 victory over Japan.

Unite members have to see that the fee to affiliate with Labour is ‘worth something’, Sharon Graham told the BBC.

Bruno Tonioli is set to leave the judging panel on Britain's Got Talent, according to reports, with KSI and Alan Carr among rumoured replacements.

Enzo Maresca already rates Paris St Germain as the best side in the world – but insists facing them is no more daunting than any other side. Maresca’s Chelsea tackle the formidable French outfit in ...

Paris St Germain boss Luis Enrique has urged his team of stars to cap their glorious season with victory in Sunday’s Club World Cup final. The crack French outfit are on the brink of an extraordinary ...