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

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

COMEDIAN Tony Slattery has died aged 65 following a heart attack, his partner announced. Slattery appeared on the Channel 4 comedy improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and comedy shows Just A ...

The Chancellor insisted leadership is ‘not about ducking these challenges’ as she defended her handling of the economy.

She became Britain’s first female Chancellor in July against a daunting backdrop of a sluggish economy and competing demands for public spending.

Head coach Steve Borthwick hailed the Saracens lock as “a world-class player who has the respect of everybody”.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced MPs after turbulence in the markets sent government borrowing costs up and the value of the pound down.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has expressed his disappointment with some of the “pretty vile and detestable” chants he received from a minority of Tamworth supporters during Sunday’s FA Cup tie.

A ban on naming judges who oversaw proceedings related to the care of Sara Sharif before she was murdered “cannot be allowed to stand”, the Court of Appeal has been told. Mr Justice Williams ruled in ...

Katie Boulter survived an intense encounter against Canada’s Rebecca Marino to help set a new British record in Melbourne – with a bit of help from Australia.

Teenage sensation Joao Fonseca announced himself on the big stage by knocking out ninth seed Andrey Rublev in the first round of the Australian Open. The 18-year-old Brazilian is the hottest young ...