Littler is fourth in the world rankings and that puts him in the same half of the draw as Humphries, meaning they could meet in the semi-final.

World champion Kyren Wilson shrugged off a headache and concerns over the speed of the tables to sweep past Stephen Maguire 6-0 in the first round of the UK Championship. Wilson dominated what had ...

The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has said he wishes Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was alongside him as the assisted dying debate in Parliament edges closer.

The Taoiseach said he hoped voters would not judge him on the basis of a criticised encounter with a disability care worker in Co Cork.

A pub in England has been asked to change its name by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) due to it being "derogatory" and "unfair" to foxes. The animal rights group has made the ...

Explore the evolution of childhood through a sociological lens, from its medieval roots as a non-distinct phase to the modern challenges of ...

A jury has been sworn in to try the case of Grammy-nominated rapper Slowthai, who is accused of rape. The rapper, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, and his co-accused Alex Blake-Walker, 27, deny ...

Last week Home Office minister Dame Angela Eagle said that asylum hotel use had risen since Labour entered government.

Sinn Fein’s housing spokesman has claimed that handing the housing portfolio to Fianna Fail for another five years would be a “catastrophe”. Eoin O Broin has accused Fianna Fail of overseeing record ...

The economics think tank said tax planning would likely decrease the number of farms caught up by the tax reforms.

The parents of Abiyah Yasharahyalah are on trial accused of causing or allowing his death and depriving him of adequate ...

Pep Guardiola has vowed not to change his approach as he bids to arrest Manchester City’s alarming slump in form. The City boss also accepts his side were always likely to suffer a downturn in ...