Vietnam imposes flight ban as Indian-British COVID variant ‘combination’ blamed for rising cases

Vietnam has imposed tougher restrictions in its major cities as the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed a "combination" of the Indian and British variants of COVID-19 had been found in the country.

Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? Academics identify ‘The Phil Collins Effect’

The "Phil Collins Effect" has been identified by academics after a return to popularity for the former Genesis drummer and frontman.

China to allow couples to have three children in bid to reverse ageing population

China's ruling Communist Party will now allow couples to have three children instead of two in a drive to reverse its ageing population.

‘Axe and samurai sword’ used in beach stabbing as three airlifted to hospital

Three men have been airlifted to hospital after an axe and samurai sword were reportedly used during a fight on Formby beach in Merseyside.

China to allow couples to have three children in bid to reverse ageing population

China's ruling Communist Party will now allow couples to have three children instead of two in a drive to reverse its ageing population.

UK growth forecast upgraded but pandemic ‘scar’ to be worst of all G7 nations, says OECD

The UK economy will grow even faster than expected this year and next, but it is nonetheless expected to suffer the most long-term economic damage of any of the seven major industrialised nations following...

UK growth forecast upgraded but pandemic ‘scar’ to be worst of all G7 nations, says OECD

The UK economy will grow even faster than expected this year and next, but it is nonetheless expected to suffer the most long-term economic damage of any of the seven major industrialised nations following...