Israel says the move is necessary following the takeover of neighbouring Syria by an Islamist-led rebel alliance.

A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated.

Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.

A two-year-old boy has died and two adults are in a serious condition after a hit-and-run crash in Smethwick. The collision, ...

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the British government has had "diplomatic contact" with the Syrian rebel group ...

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Israel will close its embassy in Dublin over "the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government", its foreign minister ...

An airport spokesperson said engineers are currently working to fix the issue while many incoming flights were diverted ...

Comedian Chris McCausland has won the 22nd series of Strictly Come Dancing after beating 14 other celebrities to this year's ...

From the start of May, Chelsea have scored more goals (51), won more games (15) and earned more points (49) in the Premier ...

Marc Cucurella's first-half header set them on their way against Brentford, with the left-back stealing in to nod in from ...

Five first-half goals earn Tottenham a stunning victory at St Mary's Stadium to heap pressure on Southampton boss Russell ...