President Ferdinand Marcos Jr had asked his Cabinet and provincial officials to brace for ‘the worst-case scenario’.

A Paralympic champion has pleaded with MPs to reject proposed legislation on assisted dying, backing a report that calls the move a slippery slope. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, an 11-time gold ...

In a live-streamed auction on December 4, Dedman Gray will present a prime development opportunity for land at 165 Sutton Road, in Southend . With a guide price of £800,000, this site of a former ...

Two postcodes in Essex have won £1,000 in the postcode lottery over the last week (November 9 to November 15). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Two streets across the county ...

The 21 leaders from economies bordering the Pacific, including US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, ...

Jos Buttler believes his inexperienced England side had a “good eye-opener” after the West Indies got on the board in their T20 series by chasing down 219 in St Lucia. Having taken an unassailable 3-0 ...

Evin Lewis and Shai Hope helped the West Indies record their highest successful T20 chase in the Caribbean as England’s hopes of a series clean sweep were dashed in a heavy-scoring affair.

Jannik Sinner swatted aside Casper Ruud to set up a title decider with Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals. The world number one has been in a ruthless mood in front of his home fans in Turin and ...

Lee Carsley hopes to have helped Thomas Tuchel by being different with his selection and approach during his interim England reign – something that has led to praise and some service station sermons.

Harry Kane admits he was shocked at being dropped for England’s game against Greece but is not worried about his long-term future. The country’s record goalscorer was left out of Thursday’s 3-0 ...

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration.

In their final meeting, China’s leader Xi Jinping told US President Joe Biden that “China is ready to work with a new administration,” as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take over. The two ...