Convicted Post Office workers have names cleared
Judges quash convictions of 39 former postmasters after the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.
23.04.2021 - 14:57

India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge
Families of Covid patients are pleading for hospital care as emergency rooms and wards overflow.
23.04.2021 - 13:51

French police station stabbing: Woman killed in Rambouillet knife attack
The unarmed police employee was stabbed in the neck in the entrance hall of Rambouillet police station.
23.04.2021 - 17:02

Dyson lobbying row: Boris Johnson says sleaze accusers out of their minds
Labour says Boris Johnson is at the centre of cronyism allegations engulfing the government.
23.04.2021 - 16:01

SpaceX Dragon crew of four astronauts blast off to the International Space Station
Four astronauts are en route to the International Space Station after a successful Nasa SpaceX launch.
23.04.2021 - 13:26

US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine
Indonesia is trying to rescue 53 crew on board a missing submarine before their oxygen runs out.
23.04.2021 - 10:32

Covid-19: MP claims 'outrage' at dropped charge for 150-guest funeral
An MP questions why no prosecution was brought despite a "clear and flagrant breach" of regulations.
23.04.2021 - 11:23

Hendon murder: Drill rapper who blamed identical twin jailed
Javell Hall said the DNA on the murder weapon was not his and so must have been his brother's.
23.04.2021 - 15:09

Putin opponent Navalny ends hunger strike in Russian jail
Alexei Navalny refused food in a Russian jail for 24 days but his doctors appealed to him to stop.
23.04.2021 - 14:53

Sarah Voss: German gymnast's outfit takes on sexualisation in sport
Sarah Voss defies convention by ditching the leotard for a full-body suit at the European championship.
23.04.2021 - 13:13

Dungiven: Two men arrested over police officer bomb attempt
The men aged 26 and 36 were detained over an device left at an officer's home in Dungiven.
23.04.2021 - 14:12

Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Milan man guilty of £26m celebrity raids
A series of burglaries targeted the west London homes of multimillionaire celebrities.
23.04.2021 - 16:16

Memorial plaque washes up 140 miles away on Somerset beach
A memorial plaque lost in Storm Dennis is found in Somerset by a litter picker a year later.
23.04.2021 - 09:57

Greta Thunberg becomes 'bunny hugger' on Twitter
Climate activist updates her social media biography following Boris Johnson comments at climate summit.
23.04.2021 - 13:40

Carey Mulligan dedicates Independent Spirit awards win to Helen McCrory
Accepting an Independent Spirit Award, Mulligan thanked the late star for "everything she gave us".
23.04.2021 - 12:57

'I know how happy she’d be that it’s saved'
Isabella died, aged 11, two years ago. Now her community has helped save the hospice she loved.
23.04.2021 - 13:51

Prince Louis: New birthday photograph as he starts nursery
The picture of Louis on his bike was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge to mark his third birthday.
23.04.2021 - 08:59

Election 2021: Jackie Weaver explains parish councils
The viral sensation explains what parish councillors do and why you should vote for them on 6 May.
23.04.2021 - 08:01

Cornish cow hoof trimmer goes viral on TikTok
"I don't think many people know that this is an actual job", says Ant Thomas.
23.04.2021 - 14:03

Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event
Watch the moment Holly the dog joins in the final sprint of a high school relay event in Utah and crosses the line first.
22.04.2021 - 23:35

Fingerprint from 5,000 years ago found in Orkney
The print was discovered on the fragment of a clay vessel made by a Neolithic potter.
23.04.2021 - 10:48

Scottish election 2021: Is this Scotland’s climate election?
We take a look at one of the big issues of this election – and one of the biggest facing the world.
23.04.2021 - 07:41

European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?
There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs.
23.04.2021 - 01:03

Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about
The background to the case of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.
23.04.2021 - 12:07

Lobbying row: Why ministers have two mobile phones
Critics say ministerial messaging desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees.
23.04.2021 - 15:35

Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?
With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?
23.04.2021 - 01:12

Lockdown lip fillers gone wrong: 'My lips went black'
Clinics say more patients are needing help after going to unaccredited people during lockdown.
23.04.2021 - 02:33

The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site
A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.
23.04.2021 - 01:04

Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground
A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly.
23.04.2021 - 01:12

Stranded sailor allowed to leave abandoned ship after four years
Mohammed Aisha had been living on a ship marooned off Egypt's Red Sea coast for four years.
22.04.2021 - 19:59

Oscars 2021: Why the Academy 'needs to recognise casting directors'
Experts in the field explain why their role is crucial and needs recognition at the Oscars.
23.04.2021 - 01:11

What is conversion therapy and will it be banned?
"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity could be banned.
22.04.2021 - 20:07

Wembley given extra Euro 2020 match as Dublin loses its four games
Wembley is given an extra Euro 2020 last-16 tie - which could involve England - as Dublin loses its four fixtures because of Covid-19 issues.
23.04.2021 - 17:03

Jofra Archer to miss IPL to focus on recovery from injury
England fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss the current Indian Premier League to focus on his recovery from injury.
23.04.2021 - 15:53

O'Sullivan in danger of exit as McGill takes four-frame lead at Crucible
Ronnie O'Sullivan's quest for a seventh world title is in danger of ending in round two as Anthony McGill builds a 10-6 lead.
23.04.2021 - 14:39

Covid: India on UK travel red list as Covid crisis grows
The rule change effectively bans travel amid soaring infection rates and a rapidly rising death toll.
23.04.2021 - 10:47

Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
23.04.2021 - 13:18

Which countries are on the red list and what are the quarantine rules?
India has now been added to the UK Government's Covid "red list" of countries.
23.04.2021 - 09:46

A nightmare on repeat - India is running out of oxygen again
Facing a rising wave of coronavirus, and record case numbers, India finds itself battling for breath.
23.04.2021 - 14:11

Covid: What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
The number of people allowed to meet in Wales is changing - and you can now get a haircut in Northern Ireland.
23.04.2021 - 12:55

Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
People 45 or over in England are being offered a Covid vaccine.
22.04.2021 - 18:38

Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?
The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as more than 33 million people receive at least one dose.
22.04.2021 - 18:31

Coronavirus: What's the risk on transport?
As UK coronavirus restrictions continue to be relaxed, public transport could become much busier.
22.04.2021 - 15:17

Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
22.04.2021 - 18:35

Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
23.04.2021 - 15:13

What is a Covid passport and what are the UK's plans?
The government is considering how people could prove they are unlikely to transmit Covid.
22.04.2021 - 12:54

Coronavirus cure: What progress are we making on treatments?
Teams around the world are looking into medicines for Covid-19 and scientists are starting to discover what works.
21.04.2021 - 12:25

Covid: Which areas are being mass tested for variants?
People who live, work or travel through two south London boroughs are being urged to take a Covid-19 test.
22.04.2021 - 11:14

Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?
21.04.2021 - 02:45

Covid: When can I go on holiday abroad or in the UK?
A traffic light system ranking foreign countries by coronavirus risk is to be introduced - the rules on UK holidays are also easing.
20.04.2021 - 18:08

Covid: Restaurants and pubs are reopening, but what are the rules?
Pubs, cafes and restaurants will reopen in Wales and Scotland on Monday 26 April.
23.04.2021 - 11:51

Covid: How do I get a lateral flow or PCR test?
Everyone in England and Scotland is being encouraged to take rapid coronavirus tests regularly.
20.04.2021 - 14:02

Covid: When will children return to school and what are the rules?
Children are returning to school across the UK, after months of enforced home-schooling.
16.04.2021 - 18:08

'My sister took her life, petrified at facing her ex in court'
Gemma Robinson died just days before she was due to see her ex-partner in court.
21.04.2021 - 01:13

Covid-19 in India: Why second coronavirus wave is devastating
A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and even crematoriums in India.
21.04.2021 - 01:16

The disabled doctors not believed by their colleagues
People often feel nervous when they visit a doctor, but what if you are a doctor but your colleagues don't believe you're ill?
19.04.2021 - 01:04

The homeless drug addict who became a professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.
24.01.2021 - 01:15

Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again
Loretta Harmes hasn't eaten or tasted food for six years, but she hasn't lost her passion for cooking.
18.04.2021 - 01:56