However, Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place.

Andrew RT Davies, the leader of the opposition in Wales, has been censured by the Senedd over social media posts.

Secretary of State Hilary Benn has welcomed First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s stated intention to attend a Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast.

Vote counting in some races could go on for days, and control of the House of Representatives is too early to call.

Donald Trump is the first person convicted of a felony to be elected president and, at 78, is the oldest person chosen for the office.

The prime suspect in the murder of Suzy Lamplugh has died in prison at the age of 70, the Prison Service said. John Cannan was jailed for a minimum of 35 years in 1989 for the rape and murder of ...

Stock markets in the UK and across Europe faltered on Wednesday afternoon while Wall Street soared in reaction to Donald Trump’s election as president. The FTSE 100 – London’s top index – opened ...

A fourth UK case of a strain of mpox that is thought to spread more easily has been detected. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the overall risk to the population “remains low”. The patient ...

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry is hearing evidence about the impact of the virus on education and early years learning.

The scale of Channel crossings is “significant” amid the “growing” threat from people smuggling, a police chief warned after the largest ever worldwide operation of its kind saw thousands of arrests.

Tesla dominates sales of electric vehicles in the US with 48.9% in market share through the middle of 2024, according to the Energy Information Administration. The firm’s shares jumped 13% on ...

Jake Wray, 23, admitted violent disorder after stopping cars, trying to set a hatchback alight and pushing flaming wheelie bins at police.