UK records hottest day of the year so far at 28.6C

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with Heathrow Airport in west London hitting 28.6C (83.48F).

Delta variant increases hospitalisation risk but vaccine protection remains high, study suggests

The risk of being hospitalised with the Delta (Indian) variant of coronavirus is around double that of the Alpha (Kent) strain, but two vaccine doses still provide strong protection against it, new data suggests.

39 wives and 94 children: Head of ‘world’s largest family’ dies in India

A man said to be the head of the world's largest family has died in northeastern India.

‘I don’t give a hoot’: Kurt Cobain’s self-drawn caricature sells for more than $281,000

A self-portrait caricature drawing by Kurt Cobain has sold at auction for more than $281,000 (£199,000).

‘No evidence’ Martin Bashir was rehired by BBC in cover-up over Princess Diana interview, review finds

The theory that Martin Bashir was rehired by the BBC to cover up events surrounding his Panorama interview with Princess Diana is "completely unfounded", a review has found.

39 wives and 94 children: Head of ‘world’s largest family’ dies in India

A man said to be the head of the world's largest family has died in northeastern India.