Mr Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance, has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades.

Clergymen and knights of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher watch the ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s ‘Crown of Thorns’ in Notre Dame Cathedral, five years after it ...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been admitted to hospital after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Mrs Pelosi, 84, was in Europe to ...

The 43-year-old former wing’s car was washed away crossing a ford on the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland, last weekend.

Baby products brand Mothercare breached the maternity rights of an employee when it sacked her and replaced her with a man, an employment tribunal has ruled. The retailer, which is described on its ...

The widow of former England rugby player Tom Voyce said the family have been “overwhelmed” by the support they have received since he was swept away while driving across a swollen river. The ...

A mother has died after she and her daughter were hit by a car. The 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were hit by a black Suzuki Splash just before 5.30pm on Thursday in Westcliff, Essex.

Guardiola expects to have only three available defenders in Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, with Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and John Stones injured and Rico Lewis suspended following his ...

Charles was presented with a box of baubles carved from wood by students from the King’s Foundation’s education programmes.

The King has spoken about the “battle” to maintain “timeless skills” as he met artists and crafts people working to keep traditional crafts alive. Charles enjoyed a “Crafts at Christmas” event ...

A man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Irish schoolboy Kyran Durnin has been released without charge. The man was released on Friday as an “intrusive” search at a home in Co Louth ...

Fans of The Polar Express can see the Christmas film at Showcase Cinemas and wear their cosy pyjamas to the screenings this winter.