Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from Maryland in 1960. A home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet ...

The German economy grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing, official data showed. That was double the growth initially estimated for Europe’s ...

US packaging maker International Paper has announced plans to close five sites in the UK, putting about 300 jobs at risk, following its acquisition of DS Smith. The company said it needs to become ...

Extreme weather is the way in which most people experience climate change and it hits the most vulnerable hardest, Friederike Otto said.

The weapon was not fired and no-one was injured in the incident at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow early on Friday.

An EastEnders actress is leaving after eight years and will be the last remaining member of one of Walford’s most popular families to bid farewell, but fans are "gutted". Clair Norris, who plays the ...

The Telegraph is to be bought by a consortium led by US investment firm RedBird Capital for around £500 million. It is the latest turn in a tumultuous two-year takeover process for the 170-year-old ...

Thousands of chicks found abandoned inside a US postal service truck for three days have gone to new homes, according to the Delaware shelter that had cared for them.

From childcare savings to untapped government benefits and simple side hustles, there are many ways families can reclaim money they might be ...

Retail sales volumes were up 1.2% in April 2025, following a rise of 0.1% in March 2025 (revised down from 0.4%). April’s retail sales growth surpassed expectations, with analysts having predicted a 0 ...

Essex born singer Olly Murs was forced to leave a Glasgow stage as he struggled with his voice and later apologised to fans.

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump and agreed to hold “productive” discussions at an upcoming tariff talks between the two sides.