Rainbow star of Rod, Jane and Freddy fame dies aged 71

Freddy Marks of the Rod, Jane and Freddy trio, from beloved children's TV show Rainbow, has died aged 71.

Hancock committed ‘minor breach’ of ministerial code when COVID contract awarded to sister’s company

Matt Hancock committed a "minor breach" of the ministerial code when a coronavirus contract was awarded to his sister's company in which he had share holdings, an independent report has found.

UK reports more than 4,000 COVID cases for first time since 1 April

Another 4,182 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the UK - the highest daily total since 1 April.

Japan extends COVID state of emergency with just weeks until Olympics

Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas, as the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of easing less than two months before the Olympics begin.

Man who fought off London Bridge terrorist says authorities have ‘blood on their hands’

Authorities have "blood on their hands" for failing to properly share intelligence about terrorist Usman Khan, according to one of the men who helped fight him off as he launched a deadly knife attack...

Illegal Bitcoin mine uncovered at suspected cannabis farm

An illegal cryptocurrency mine has been uncovered following a raid on what police thought was a cannabis farm.

‘Deeply embarrassed’ Canadian MP who appeared naked in virtual meeting caught out again

A Canadian MP left red-faced after appearing naked during a virtual meeting of the House of Commons has been caught out again.

PM was ‘unwise’ to allow flat refurbishment ‘without more rigorous regard’ for funding

Boris Johnson was "unwise" to allow the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat "without more rigorous regard for how this would be funded", an independent adviser has found.