Pfizer jab recipients have lower antibodies targeting Indian variant, study suggests

People who have received the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine have fewer antibodies targeting the Indian COVID-19 variant compared to other strains, new data suggests.

Artic sea ice thinning twice as fast as previously thought, suggests study

Parts of the Arctic sea ice are thinning up to twice as fast as previously thought, meaning some parts of the region could become ice-free by 2040, according to new research.

Supersonic passenger flights to return almost 20 years after Concorde was retired

A US airline has unveiled plans to bring back supersonic transatlantic flights by the end of the decade.

F Lee Bailey: Celebrity lawyer who defended OJ Simpson dies aged 87

F Lee Bailey, one of the most famous defence lawyers of his generation, has died at the age of 87, his former colleague has said.

Wales to undertake phased relaxation of coronavirus restrictions from Monday

Wales will begin a phased transition to alert level one from Monday 7 June with up to 30 people able to meet outdoors, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

British man, 45, dies while trying to save daughters off Portugal beach

A British man has died while trying to save his two daughters after they were dragged to sea off a beach in Portugal.

Michael Gove receives COVID app alert following Portugal visit

Michael Gove has received an alert from the COVID app less than a week after attending the Champions League final in Portugal with his son.

Peer donated £500,000 to Conservative Party days after joining House of Lords

A billionaire who was made a Lord despite a watchdog advising against his appointment donated £500,000 to the Conservative Party just days after taking his seat.