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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday..

Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup..

The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said..

June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said..

The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach the milestone this weekend..

Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, the Football Association has confirmed..

Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours..

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88..

Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards..

British rock band Razorlight have announced a tour with dates across the UK and Ireland to mark 20 years since the release of their eponymous hit album..

Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors..

The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, conservationists have said..