The task force was set up after Russian President Vladimir Putin called on authorities to ramp up the response to the spill.

The widow of Alex Salmond says comments from those “determined to damage” her late husband’s reputation are unfair and distressing, urging critics to “let Alex rest in peace”. Moira Salmond’s ...

Taunton Town extended their unbeaten run to five games as their match was one of just five to survive the weather in the Southern League ...

Justin Rose’s team had won the first two sessions 3.5-1.5 and Saturday afternoon’s foursomes 4-1 to lead 11-4 going into Sunday’s singles.

North Yorkshire Police Constable Rosie Prior’s family described her as “a loving mum, wife, daughter, sister, aunty” who will be ...

The 26-year-old became the first man representing Lebanon to win a main draw grand slam match in the Open era.

Richard Stacey, 37, has been charged with attempted child abduction, assault and affray, West Midlands Police said.

Police are continuing their searches around the River Dee for two sisters who disappeared from Aberdeen five days ago. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, were last seen on CCTV in the city’s Market ...

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride defended his party leader Kemi Badenoch after criticism of her lack of policy decisions.

An American writer living in Edinburgh has said it is “heartbreaking” to see her former home in the Pacific Palisades ravaged by wildfires. Jess Ross, 42, moved to Scotland’s capital with her husband ...

Thunderstorms lashed Melbourne Park on the opening day of the Australian Open but fifth seed Zheng Qinwen safely reached ...

Firefighters raced to cut off spreading wildfires on Saturday before the return of potentially strong winds that could push ...