The US strikes on Iran represent an “extraordinarily dangerous escalation” of the conflict in the Middle East, the Irish foreign affairs minister has said. Simon Harris, who is also Ireland’s deputy ...

Northumbria Police have issued the warning after the death of a man in his 40s and four people suffering cardiac arrests in the Gateshead area.

It comes after a British Airways (BA) flight from London Heathrow to Dubai was diverted to Zurich on Saturday night.

There is an “urgent” need for de-escalation and diplomacy in the Middle East, Ireland’s leaders have said. Premier Micheal Martin and deputy premier Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed ...