The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

The order further requires agencies work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organisations.

A VE Day celebration concert will take place at a church near Burnham-on-Sea next week. St Bridget’s Church in Brean will host the event on Saturday, May 10 at 7.30pm. The concert will mark the 80th ...

South Korea’s former prime minister Han Duck-soo said on Friday he will run in next month’s presidential election and would seek to lessen the powers of the office and ease strife-ridden domestic ...

The free event takes place on May 11, 2025, opening at 10am, and will celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the North Sedgemoor Local History Group and will offer the first viewin ...

The appeal follows an NHS Somerset report highlighting deteriorating access to NHS dentistry across the county.

Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

Detailed army plans for a potential military parade on US President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and possibly a ...

The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority sect.

Miriam Haley, giving evidence for a third day at Weinstein’s retrial, was grilled about her decision to hire a lawyer and go ...

The criminal case against comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to be heard in court after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. Brand was charged by post last month with one count ...

The parents of children with Dravet syndrome taking part in a clinical trial at Sheffield Children’s Hospital have reported life-changing results.