Australian officials are racing to conduct further tests on passengers arriving from southern Africa who tested positive for COVID-19 to determine if they are carrying …
The ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ actor has hung up her handcuffs to play a magical teen in new animation ‘Encanto’. She talks to Annabel Nugent about queering …
With nearly half of women attending music events having suffered some form of harassment, Elizabeth Aubrey speaks to the people – from musicians to campaigners …
MPs said to have confronted home secretary over ‘moral obligation’ to deliver refugee programme announced in August Priti Patel is facing growing criticism from Tory …
The leaders of Idaho’s Christ Church are making concerted efforts to enter mainstream amid complicated financial arrangements The son of pastor Douglas Wilson of the …
Brash piles provide safety from predators and place to breed for animal now hailed as ‘ecosystem engineer’ Symbol of Easter and scourge of Mr McGregor, …
British socialite faces six counts alleging that she helped recruit and groom teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial is …
‘Crisis’ in maternity care leaves expectant mothers facing difficult births in hospital or without support at home A severe shortage of midwives has led to …
The democratically elected leader faces years in jail if she is found guilty on charges that also include corruption, fraud and breaking Covid rules Ousted …
A poor harvest season and booming demand has prompted Quebec’s syrup ‘cartel’ to release around 22,000 tonnes of the luscious liquid Maple syrup producers have …
Mandatory mask-wearing in shops and transport reimposed in England; Anthony Fauci says new variant is probably already in the US; Australia scrambles to prevent outbreak …
The Zimovs’ ‘unconventional’ plan for geo-engineering a cooler future – and mitigating the release of greenhouse gases – has even extended to offering a home …
Home secretary under pressure as own staff join challenge to high-profile policy on Channel crossings The union representing Border Force staff has announced it is …
Masks made mandatory in shops and on buses and trains. New arrivals must take PCR tests Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage …
Statement says Chinese player’s responses to chief of sport body were ‘clearly’ influenced by others The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has said it remains “deeply …
Self-employed and contractors including nurses and social workers hit over ‘disguised remuneration schemes’ Ministers are facing renewed calls to rethink the controversial “loan charge” imposed …
A documentary-maker has accused the Cabinet Office of defying the 30-year rule in withholding details of the MI5 exposé The Cabinet Office has been accused …
Local councils are looking to minimise disruption to children but concerns remain about safety and the underfunding of refuges Councils in England are looking for …
Damian Hinds says PM’s letter to Emmanuel Macron was ‘exceptionally supportive’ and ‘partnership is strong’ A Home Office minister has downplayed the diplomatic row between …
When Cousin Greg was disinherited by his grandfather in favour of the environmental group, inquiries about such legacies soared In one bewildering and painful scene …
The B.1.1.529 variant, described in Britain as ‘the most worrying we’ve seen’, was first found in southern Africa Coronavirus – latest updates See all our …
Second walkout on London Underground in two days amid dispute over night-time drivers’ rota Plans to restart night tube services on the London Underground will …
Pine seed production supports roughly five per cent of Lebanon’s population but farmers fear the industry could be wiped out within decades, report Sam Tarling …
Scientists checking for B.1.1.529 variant in two travellers recently returned from southern Africa Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The first suspected …
Tens of thousands of homes left without electricity, with yellow weather warnings still in place for many regions Two people have died after being hit …
Republicans’ muted response to Paul Gosar’s behavior has intensified fears about where incendiary rhetoric may lead Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood on the House floor and implored …
Vaughan tells BBC Rafiq’s treatment by Yorkshire ‘hurts deeply’ Former England captain denies having made racist comments Michael Vaughan has said he is “sorry” for …
The first European case of the B.1.1.529 variant has been identified in Belgium; the US, UK, Australia, Canada and parts of Europe impose travel bans …
Headteachers say inspectors are ignoring or dismissing the harsh realities of Covid in schools After more than two decades at inner-city secondary schools, Helen Roberts*, …
Collapsed supplier used access to ministers to criticise competitors’ green credentials and exaggerate its own Too good to be true – Bulb’s rapid rise and …
During the final funeral service Lee Soon-ja says sorry for the pains suffered during her husband’s reign The widow of South Korea’s last military dictator …
Launch by Kensington Mortgages comes amid expectations that era of ultra-low interest rates will end A mortgage offering fixed monthly payments for 40 years was …
Regulator to investigate Fashion for Relief after charity for young Londoners says promised sum never paid A charity whose patron is the mayor of London …
Weekly meetings of ministers chaired by Michael Gove expected to lead to new policies on reducing inequality Michael Gove is chairing a new weekly cabinet …
Channel Seven reporter says his failure to listen to Adele’s album was a ‘terrible mistake’ Australian TV reporter Matt Doran has made a lengthy, unreserved …