Hindus believe bathing at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers will cleanse them of their sins.

Dan Jarvis said the problem was ‘extensive’ and thousands could have been paid without the Government knowing.

Peers have warned the UK risks failing behind rivals if it does not do more to innovate in the engineering biology sector.

A prominent opposition figure in Uganda will stand trial on the serious charge of treachery, a military court ruled on Tuesday, escalating the legal problems Kizza Besigye faces ahead of presidential ...

Officials warned that ‘all options are on the table’ for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.

More than 100 illegal miners are believed to have died of starvation or dehydration in the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine near Stilfontein.

Newsquest’s year-long partnership with the NSPCC has ended with an amazing final-push donation from readers. We asked readers to help bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or ...

Shelley King plays Yasmeen Metcalfe on Coronation Street and is set to leave the soap after more than 10 years ...

Two women have been charged with criminal damage after chalk paint was sprayed on Charles Darwin’s grave in Westminster Abbey. The words “1.5 is dead” were written in orange on the 19th century ...