He lost out to the Irish premier’s running mate Richard Timmins, who secured the second seat for Fine Gael in the consistency.

A police officer has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving over a crash in which a moped rider was killed. Metropolitan Police Constable Ian Brotherton, 32, will appear at Westminster ...

The UK’s manufacturing downturn worsened last month with activity falling to a nine-month low, as firms faced less demand and cutbacks as concerns grow over the economic outlook, according to new data ...

Andy Farrell expects Ireland to “kick on” in his absence as he turns his attention to assembling a coaching team for next year’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. Simon Easterby took over ...

Ange Postecoglou is hopeful injury-hit Tottenham will have reinforcements for Thursday’s trip to Bournemouth. Dominic Solanke was the latest Spurs player to join a growing list of absentees after he ...

Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park. The 2,500 exhibits were ...

Jacob Bethell admitted his Test debut was “everything I’ve dreamed of” after scoring the winning run in England’s thumping victory over New Zealand at Christchurch.

The move comes after disputed parliamentary elections, which the President said had been rigged with Moscow’s help.

The Belgian admitted on Monday it was “tough to say” exactly when striker Kane would return but added: “There’s a chance he’ll play again this year. He’ll definitely miss a few games. You can’t ...

At least two people have died and 33 others were injured after a bus crashed near a ski resort in the Pyrenees mountains in southern France. A total of 47 people including the driver were on the bus ...

An impeachment complaint has been filed against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing a legal storm over a ...

Pep Guardiola is determined to battle through Manchester City’s deepening crisis. The champions’ alarming slump continued as they crashed to a fourth successive Premier League defeat when leaders ...