Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid, in his first Sunday noon blessing as ...

There needs to be a “serious response from Russia” on the war in Ukraine, the Home Secretary has said, after Vladimir Putin proposed direct talks with Kyiv.

An electrical substation in the centre of Exeter has been destroyed by fire, leaving hundreds of properties without power. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the scene, ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a private Mass on Sunday near the tomb of St Peter, before he was to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from St Peter’s Basilica.

It is the first time the sides have met face-to-face to discuss the issues which have put the global economy on edge.

The Government is going to close the care worker visa for overseas recruitment as part of its immigration reforms, the Home Secretary has said.

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office warning of scattered thunderstorms that could lead to flooding and disruption.

Somerset banked their third successive Metro Bank One-Day Cup women’s competition victory with an emphatic 48-run win over Warwickshire at Edgbaston, writes Brian Halford, ECB Reporters Network.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed Russia’s offer for direct peace talks but insisted there must be a full ceasefire before they can start.

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene in the centre of Exeter shortly after 6am on Sunday.