The living goddess – or kumari – is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists but becomes a mere mortal when she reaches puberty.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he wants to get a trial into puberty blockers “up and running as soon as possible”.

Unions have said the job cut plans come despite ‘at least two bids’ to buy and operate the facility as a going concern.

Mark and Louise O’Connor, and their son Evan, were found dead at the family’s home in Dromgowna, outside Tallanstown village.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced repeated questions about whether she will raise taxes, including VAT, when she delivers the Budget in November.

Kyle Hatherell, Deago Bailey and Josh Caufield are all experienced Premiership operators, and the newest recruit, Rory Scannell, has played over 200 games for Munster and earned three caps for Ireland ...

The Health Secretary raised the issue of an attack advert published by Reform UK against Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will use his leader’s speech at Labour’s conference to set out the plans for NHS Online.

The fair pay agreement will establish a new negotiating body that brings together social care employers and trade unions in England. The initial investment in the agreement will mean that by 2028, ...

Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan on Monday that has been backed by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and is being considered by Hamas.

A woman with a baby strapped to her back was pushed back into the crowd by one officer as she tried to break through the police line in Gravelines.

An air ambulance was launched for a medical emergency in west Dorset. The Magpas Air Ambulance helicopter which is standing in for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance was scrambled to Charmouth ...