Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.

A pair of five-year-old pandas named An An and Ke Ke have enjoyed special treats as they prepare for their first Christmas in a Hong Kong park.

Kemi Badenoch has insisted she will not “rush out” policy positions, arguing that there is no “quick fix” following the Tories’ 2024 election defeat.

The NSPCC is calling for new volunteers to help support its services in 2025. The children’s charity, which relies largely on public donations to fund its services, needs volunteers to help organise ...

The economy is among the topics covered by the nation’s Monday papers. The Times reports a Labour cabinet minister has called the state of Britain’s economy “disappointing”, as the Daily Mail and ...

Santa Claus braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to children in a village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos ...

A nine-year-old fundraiser is preparing to tackle a triathlon challenge alongside Esther Ghey, mother of murdered trans teenager Brianna, after being inspired by her mental health message.

Leading emergency doctors have sounded the alarm over a popular toy which could be given to children over Christmas. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has issued a “safety flash” over ...

Michael D Higgins said Gearoid O Caireallain’s death was ‘a great loss for all those who work for the use of the Irish language’.

Speaking at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Arizona, Donald Trump said he ‘can proudly proclaim that the Golden Age of America is upon us’.

Jonny Huntington, who had a stroke in 2014, is aiming to become the first disabled person to succeed in the challenge.