‘Dystopian hellscape’: Torture, beatings and electric shocks in Xinjiang camps says Amnesty

China has created a "dystopian hellscape" in Xinjiang, according to the head of Amnesty International, with people who are detained in camps there routinely tortured.

New Venus mission aims to unlock mysteries of ‘Earth’s twin’

Scientists aim to explore the mysteries of Venus, including whether it was once habitable, with a new space mission.

Delta variant now makes up 91% of new UK infections – as cases rise ‘rapidly’

The Delta variant now makes up 91% of new UK coronavirus cases, the health secretary has said, amid a warning from Public Health England that infections are rising "rapidly".

Man jailed for slapping President Macron in the face

A 28-year-old man has received a four-month prison sentence after slapping French President Emmanuel Macron in the face.

New Venus mission aims to unlock mysteries of ‘Earth’s twin’

Scientists aim to explore the mysteries of Venus, including whether it was once habitable, with a new space mission.

Man jailed for slapping President Macron in the face

A 28-year-old man has received a four-month prison sentence after slapping French President Emmanuel Macron in the face.

Fact check: Hancock’s claims on lockdown timing, asymptomatic transmission and PPE

Matt Hancock made a number of claims during the course of his evidence to the science and health joint committee which have subsequently been questioned by MPs and some scientists.

UK reports more than 7,000 new COVID cases for second day in a row

The UK has reported more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second consecutive day, according to government data.