The robot operated with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers in the US.

Plumber Sean O’Meara, 36, was wearing a gas-mask and body armour when he was shot and seriously injured by a police officer on Monday night ...

IT is intriguing to note that the British Museum will loan the Lewis Chessmen to France in exchange for the Bayeux Tapestry, set to return ...

The 31-year-old signs a two-year deal to play under former Hoops teammate Mark Wilson in a division where he has a decent track record. Wilson told Thistle's website:  “To secure a player like Tony is ...

The SSPCA has confirmed it is reducing the number of wildlife incidents it is responding to following  a "compliance issue" ...

Flamboyant Italian Fabio Fognini announced his retirement in the Wimbledon media theatre. The 38-year-old’s final match was a memorable first-round five-setter against Carlos Alcaraz on day one.

Rory McIlroy hopes going into hiding for a couple of weeks has helped him recharge as he prepares for the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club.

A five-year-old boy who died after an allergic reaction at school was accidentally exposed to cow’s milk protein – probably from his own bottle, an inquest jury has concluded.

Johnny Kenny has had his say after Brendan Rodgers said Celtic want him to sign a new deal before going out on loan ...

How the other half live, eh? “I got over a couple of weeks ago and we’re trying to get settled into our new place down in Wentworth,” ...

Purview, who caught the eye when second to subsequent Eclipse winner Delacroix in the Leopardstown Derby Trial, will be seen next in the BoyleSports Meld Stakes on July 17. Dermot Weld has pinpointed ...

PEOPLE living in Scotland’s most deprived areas are more likely to die in the year after a stroke than those in more affluent areas, new ...