Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead. Mr Merz said he was aware of the dimension of the ...

Police have identified a van driver who fled the scene of a crash with a tram after a three-year-old girl died in Manchester city centre, it is understood. The collision occurred at 9.56am on Saturday ...

The Prime Minister and French president used a phone call on Sunday afternoon to reiterate their support for Ukraine.