South Africa was under a declared state of national disaster on Thursday as the death toll from floods caused by severe rains in the Eastern Cape region rose to 92.

Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans.

Toddler Ethan Ives-Griffiths died in hospital two days after emergency services were called to his home in Wales.

Muhammad Qasim, 29, died after failing to negotiate a bend and crashing into a tree in the early hours of October 2 2023, an inquest heard.

Ben Stokes insists Ollie Pope was never in danger of being dropped for this week’s opening Test against India, claiming it would be “remarkable” to leave his vice-captain out.

The draft agreement includes ‘provisions on respect for territorial integrity and a prohibition of hostilities’, a joint statement said.

William and the actress visited labs in Norwich where Colorifix, a biotechnology firm, creates its textile dyes.

Soroka Medical Centre in the southern city of Beersheba provides services to around one million residents in the south of Israel.

Violence remained “excessively high” across the prison estate last year driven by overcrowding, inadequate mental health support and a surge in drug use, an independent watchdog has warned.

The storm was downgraded slightly before making landfall, from a Category 4 to a Category 3. While slightly reduced in power, Erick is still considered a major hurricane as a Category 3, which can ...

Abbottswood Medical Centre in Pershore has been nominated for GP Practice of the Year at this year's Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards.

From Miniature Dachshunds to a German Shepherd, here are five dogs at Dogs Trust Evesham, Worcestershire who need new homes.