However, Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place.

Vote counting in some races could go on for days, and control of the House of Representatives is too early to call.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has given an update to fans of the show after she suffered a foot injury.

Secretary of State Hilary Benn has welcomed First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s stated intention to attend a Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast. Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly offered no ...

Housing is expected to be the main battleground of the Irish general election as the Government defends its record and the opposition pitch their solutions. Better access to childcare, the high cost ...

The prime suspect in the murder of Suzy Lamplugh has died in prison at the age of 70, the Prison Service said.

Stock markets in the UK and across Europe faltered on Wednesday afternoon while Wall Street soared in reaction to Donald Trump’s election as president. The FTSE 100 – London’s top index – opened ...

A fourth UK case of a strain of mpox that is thought to spread more easily has been detected. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the overall risk to the population “remains low”. The patient ...

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry is hearing evidence about the impact of the virus on education and early years learning.

The scale of Channel crossings is “significant” amid the “growing” threat from people smuggling, a police chief warned after the largest ever worldwide operation of its kind saw thousands of arrests.