People who eat three portions of French fries a week have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Those who consume similar amounts of boiled, baked or mash potatoes do not ...

A British man has been charged by US police with the attempted murder of his daughter-in-law after allegedly trying to drown her in a swimming pool while on holiday, local authorities said.

Researchers warned there is an ‘urgent need’ to ensure the best possible mental healthcare for people aged 16-25.

Ms Rayner has given Beijing two weeks to explain why parts of its plans for the sprawling new embassy site are blacked out.

Ministers have announced plans to cut down on “cowboy” cosmetic procedures by introducing new restrictions on who can access and provide treatments. Officials said that people have been left “maimed” ...

US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital ...

Fewer than 1,000 homes affected by Storm Floris are still without power after crews spent Wednesday restoring supplies to thousands. By 9.30pm on Wednesday, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks ...

Conservationists say it is ‘a moment we’ve all been hoping for’ in efforts to reintroduce red-billed choughs to the county.

Saturday’s lottery jackpot will be an estimated £7.3 million after no players won Wednesday’s top prize. The winning Lotto numbers were 17, 31, 47, 05, 58 and 09, while the bonus number was 35.

Asylum seekers who work without permission should be “on the next plane home”, Kemi Badenoch has said. The Conservative Party leader and shadow home secretary Chris Philp have proposed a crackdown on ...

On Tuesday, the Charity Commission published a report into the episode criticising all sides for making the fallout public.

Rising temperatures are posing new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental progress against a massive wildfire in central California which has become the biggest blaze in the state so ...