Michael Buerk, a journalist who reported on the Ethiopian famine in 1984, has said his initial reaction to the Live Aid concerts, which raised funds for the crisis, “was real anger”.

The hot weather is set to continue on Sunday, but temperatures are due to drop slightly as the UK passes the peak of its third heatwave this summer. Temperatures soared on Saturday, with Scotland, ...

The SNP has called on the UK Government to “stop the excuses” and follow other European countries in recognising the state of Palestine. The party’s comments follow a speech by French President ...

England captain George Ford said he was “proud of the boys” after a last-gap 22-17 victory over Argentina in San Juan sealed a 2-0 Test series win.

In a fast and furious encounter at the Bicentenary Stadium, Santiago Carreras’ first-half penalty had edged Argentina into a 17-14 interval lead, with George Ford’s penalty in the second period ...