Israel has approved plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said. The move, if implemented, would vastly expand ...

Dozens of Second World War veterans have been gathering in a Dutch town to mark the 80th anniversary of the Netherlands’ liberation by Allied troops from Nazi Germany’s occupation.

Astrid Larsen’s father, Leif Anders ‘Shetlands’ Larsen, was one of the most famous seafarers involved in the ‘Shetland Bus’ escape route.

The royal family are set to take part in the commemorations just days after the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell interview.

News of the German surrender was eagerly anticipated across the UK in the days leading up to VE Day. Many had already draped their houses with bunting and bought Union flags for the coming ...

Four boats have capsized in a sudden storm at a tourist spot in south-western China, killing 10 people, state media said. More than 80 people fell into a river when strong winds hit the scenic area in ...

Experts at Walkers and Mars have revealed why some snacks get discontinued, plus the steps customers can take to bring them back ...

A former prison officer who was attacked by an inmate while she was on duty is campaigning for mandatory protective gear for all prison staff in the UK. Claire Lewis, 50, from Washington in Sunderland ...

Israeli ministers have agreed to ramp up the war against Hamas in Gaza, an official said, with plans to capture more territory in the beleaguered Palestinian enclave and call up tens of thousands of ...

A fundraiser set up to support the mother of a 14-year-old boy who died following a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead has raised more than £13,000.

Four boats capsized in a sudden storm on a river in southwestern China, leaving nine dead and one missing, state media said on Monday. More than 80 people fell into the Wu River when strong winds hit ...

Worcester Snooker League are holding an event in which attendees could play a frame against snooker legend Michael 'The Hitman' Holt.