From a star-studded Olympics opening ceremony to Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour, 2024 has provided some memorable ...

A team of Scottish researchers have helped solve the mystery over a volcanic eruption that caused famines and crop failures around the world, almost 200 years ago. Scientists from the University of St ...

The Boeing plane operated by South Korea’s budget airline Jeju Air skidded off a runway at Muan International Airport.

The Boeing plane operated by South Korea’s budget airline Jeju Air skidded off a runway at Muan International Airport.

Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House and spent his post-presidency years as a global ...

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war in the latest such agreement that saw the release of hundreds of captives and was brokered with the help of the United Arab Emirates, officials said.

Clashes erupted last week in several cities across Syria between Assad supporters and the new government, which is led by Islamist rebels.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay street party and fireworks display have been cancelled due to bad weather. The events were cancelled by organisers UniqueAssembly after Met Office yellow weather warnings for most ...

A rare severe flood warning of “danger to life” has been issued for part of northern Scotland on Hogmanay, as a heavy downpour of rain is expected to burst riverbanks. Aviemore and nearby areas in the ...

On Monday afternoon, organisers announced outdoor events at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations on Monday and Tuesday would be cancelled, including the street party and concert in Princes Street Gardens ...

Britain’s coastline saw spectacular waves, packed beaches and some more unusual sights throughout 2024. Here are some of the most dramatic and colourful sea or sand-related snaps captured by the PA ...

The world’s population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day, according to US Census Bureau estimates released on Monday. The 0.9% increase ...