The October 26 election kept the governing Georgian Dream party in power, but opponents say the vote was rigged.

US President-elect Donald Trump said he was naming former congressman and Fox host Sean Duffy as his nominee for ...

An unqualified driver has been jailed within 24 hours after being caught in a 115mph police chase on the A13 in a stolen car. On November 13, officers from the Essex Road Crime Team were patrolling ...

Sales of alternative smoking products rose 26 last year, as tobacco giants increasingly pivot to e-cigarettes.

Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers has signed a new six-year contract. The 22-year-old will now stay at Villa Park until 2030 to cap an excellent week after he made his England debut against Greece.

The news follows US President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-supplied longer-range missiles.

More than two in three teachers believe the impact of social media on pupils is the most pronounced challenge in girls’ schools, a poll has suggested. Nearly three in five (58%) teachers said mental ...

The UK’s commitment to Ukraine remains “ironclad”, Sir Keir Starmer said as Vladimir Putin ratcheted up nuclear tensions on the 1,000th day of the conflict.

Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the Spaniard’s retirement, saying: “Your old friend is always cheering for you.” Nadal is bidding goodbye ...

Scott Mills said he is “beyond excited” to replace Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show following her departure next month. Ball, who took over the Radio 2 morning programme in 2019 from Chris ...

'BIG snowflakes' have been seen across Essex as the aouth of England has been issued a cold weather alert which is due to last until Saturday. Essex residents have seen unexpected snow today, as both ...

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