The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high while the backlog in cases has dropped below 100,000 for the first time in four years, official figures show. A total of ...

Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing forward with his plan to expand the military’s operation in Gaza City, despite widespread opposition within Israel and international condemnation.

A 17th century will which sparked a family row over William Shakespeare’s grand Stratford-upon-Avon home has been found. The document, drawn up by Thomas Nash on August 25 1642, was discovered Dr Dan ...