Changes to exams in 2022 and beyond likely because of COVID – Williamson

Changes could be made to exams in 2022 and thereafter to take into account the disruption faced by pupils because of the coronavirus pandemic, the education secretary has suggested.

PM apologises to rape victims for delays faced securing justice

Boris Johnson has apologised to victims and survivors of rape for the delays they have faced in securing justice.

Twin panda cubs born at Tokyo zoo for first time in four years

A giant panda has given birth to twin cubs at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, the first born there for four years.

Twin panda cubs born at Tokyo zoo for first time in four years

A giant panda has given birth to twin cubs at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, the first born there for four years.

Dozens reportedly killed and injured after airstrike on Tigray village

Dozens of people have been killed in Ethiopia's Tigray region after an airstrike hit a busy market, according to witnesses.

Dozens reportedly killed and injured after airstrike on Tigray village

Dozens of people have been killed in Ethiopia's Tigray region after an airstrike hit a busy market, according to witnesses.

Jabs hesitancy and lax approach to lockdown triggers record high COVID deaths in Moscow

As Moscow swelters in the warmest temperatures for 120 years, it is also setting dangerous new records in terms of COVID-19 infections - a third wave driven by the Delta variant.

Russia fires warning shots at Royal Navy destroyer over ‘border violation’

Russian forces fired warning shots at a Royal Navy destroyer after it entered the country's territorial waters in the Black Sea, the Russian Defence Ministry has said.