Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

The SNP leader will set out his plans for the coming year in his Programme for Government statement on Tuesday.

Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca and R2-D2 are just some of the Star Wars characters artist Caroline West has painted on used tea bags.

Speaking ahead of the commemorations, Mr Swinney thanked previous generations for their sacrifices and paid tribute to his own Royal Marine uncle who was killed during the war. He said: “We owe a ...

Charity Blind Veterans UK released illustrations, stories and photographs which look to raise funds for war heroes living with sight loss.

Malnutrition and hunger are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s total blockade enters its third month. A shortage of food and supplies has driven the territory toward ...

A “fairly chilly” spell is expected to follow record-breaking hot weather in the UK as the 80th anniversary of VE Day is marked with a military procession, flypast and street parties.

Lewis Capaldi, from Bathgate, West Lothian, has Tourette’s Syndrome, and released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023.

Over 12 years as pope, Francis tried to remake the US Catholic hierarchy more in his image, elevating pastors who prioritised social justice and migration issues over culture warriors who were more ...

Ken Wharfe, ex-royal protection officer to Harry, William and Diana, Princess of Wales, says Duke of Sussex has ‘played the wrong card’ ...

Reform leader Nigel Farage warned some council staff to ‘seek alternative careers’ after his party took control of Durham council.

Hip-hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs once presided like a prince over his White Parties in the Hamptons, attracting A-list celebrities, gossip columnists and photographers.