Since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government in early December Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been main backers of the country’s new leadership.

Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa won the women’s elite race, setting a new record with a time of two hours, 15 minutes and 50 seconds.

Joel Dommett has said he fainted before reaching the finish line of the London Marathon, as other famous faces including Sky News presenter Beth Rigby and BrewDog co-founder James Watt took part. Watt ...

A 38-year-old was arrested and taken to hospital due to a self-inflicted injury after the incident in Otley Road, Leeds, on Saturday, police said.

Ryan Liam Morgan was a passenger in the Peugeot van when it left the carriageway and crashed into a tree on April 20, police said.

The UK could see temperatures of 24C or 25C on Monday, which will rise each day until a peak on Wednesday or Thursday of 28C, the Met Office said.

More than 56,000 participants were expected on the 26.2-mile course, including celebrities and MPs, as temperatures in London hit 22.2C on Sunday.

Israeli jets struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday after issuing a warning about an hour earlier, marking the third Israeli strike on the area since a ceasefire took effect in late November. A ...

Jens-Frederik Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of the strategic territory ...

Police have ruled out terrorism in the incident which killed 11 people, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.

The family of a former RAF pilot who died following a crash involving a car and a lorry have paid tribute to a “much-loved” man. The collision happened on the A96 Aberdeen to Elgin road, near Huntly, ...

Crowds of supporters, many holding banners, have lined the streets of the city to cheer on the runners and wave to their loved ones.