President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border tsar” in his incoming administration. “I am pleased to announce ...

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet that Beijing is advancing towards producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

The former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director was widely expected to rejoin Mr Trump’s second administration.

Oxfam is calling for volunteers in Darlington to donate their time this holiday season as its Skinnergate shop prepares for a busy Christmas.

Raby Castle in Staindrop has unveiled four Christmas-themed events for the season which will kick off in the next few weeks. From meeting Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt or walk along The ...

A vote is mandatory following an election, and Mr Ishiba is expected to be re-elected in a runoff against the opposition leader.

The Government has said it will “not allow cultural and sporting events to be hijacked” after Israel warned its citizens abroad to avoid such occasions in the wake of violence against Israeli football ...

The president-elect expects the new leader to go around regular Senate order, if necessary, to allow him to fill his Cabinet.

An artificial intelligence tool being trialled in the NHS picks up relevant medical information while filtering out background chatter.

The latest UN climate talks kick off this week against a backdrop devastating weather extremes, record heat and Donald Trump’s re-election as US President.

Jonny Huntington, who suffered a brain bleed in 2014, is aiming to become the first disabled person to succeed in this ...

A £5 million scheme to bring “more nature to where people live and work” has delivered projects in 1,600 communities – eight times what was originally planned, organisers said. The Wildlife Trusts ...