Judges have ruled that the latest hit song from the controversial rap artist Bushido can be sold only to adults.

Leader heads south to promise 'not to give an inch' to its giant neighbour

The junior People's Party prompts political and economic crisis over austerity split

Opposing class interests still exist, but Old Labour needs some fresh ideas

Badger cull protest enlists squatter help

Party likely to deprive Tories of victory in many seats, fuelling fears about their prospects in 2015

Inside Westminster: Today, there is only one politician who aspires to end the post-1979 consensus

Business Secretary voices concerns over party's future and economic policy at conference

Tories furious at peers 'playing politics' over Leveson reforms

Police have warned Stormont's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of a "real and active" threat against his life from dissident republicans, the Sinn Fein veteran has said.

Protesters clash with police across Egypt, calling for end to Morsi’s Islamist government

There has long been an assumption, undiminished as Germany entered this election year, that the centre-right is certain to prevail and Angela Merkel will be returned for a third term as Chancellor in the autumn. The assumption is as little contested in Germany as it is outside the country. And the fortunes of the main opposition parties have done little to persuade anyone otherwise.

Belfast was hit by a fifth night of rioting yesterday following protests over a decision by councillors to limit the days the union flag flies over city hall.

A man has been arrested in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on suspicion of attempted murder after gunshots were reportedly fired during clashes between police and loyalist protesters.