In hard-hit Blackburn ‘we may vaccinate those over 18 who are otherwise fit and well’

The race is on between the vaccine and the virus - and as the Indian variant of COVID-19 spreads in places like Blackburn and Bolton, jab after jab is being delivered to those who...

Jewish chef whose restaurant was torched by rioters ‘feels no anger or vengeance’

Travel two hours north of Jerusalem in this country consumed by hatred and conflict, and by the Mediterranean Sea you'll find a story of hope. 

Climate change blamed for $8bn of devastating Hurricane Sandy losses

For the first time scientists have been able to attribute a portion of the devastating cost of Hurricane Sandy to climate change, estimating the bill at $8.1bn.

PM warns Britons not to travel to amber list countries on holiday

The prime minister has warned people against travelling to amber list countries on holiday or for leisure purposes.

Biggest AstraZeneca jab maker unlikely to resume exports ‘for at least three months’

The world's biggest maker of the AstraZeneca vaccine is unlikely to resume major exports until at least October as it prioritises doses for India's coronavirus crisis.

Asian countries tighten COVID restrictions as cases rise and vaccine rollouts struggle

Several Asian countries are imposing tighter COVID-19 restrictions as much of the Western world lifts them.

Climate change blamed for $8bn of devastating Hurricane Sandy losses

For the first time scientists have been able to attribute a portion of the devastating cost of Hurricane Sandy to climate change, estimating the bill at $8.1bn.