20 killed in police shootout with Brazilian drug traffickers

At least 20 people, including a police officer, have died in a shootout with drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro, according to local media.

“It happened in plain sight”: Entertainment industry calls for change after Noel Clarke claims

An open letter signed by hundreds of members of the entertainment industry has called for a change in culture, in the wake of allegations made against Noel Clarke.

Cutting human sources of methane would ‘reduce global warming and improve health’

Cutting human sources of methane would be a quick win for the climate, according to a new United Nations report.

Booked an outdoor pint? It’s getting warmer – but rain and wind makes for grim weekend forecast

The 10-day wait for indoor dining to reopen could feel very long indeed, with warmer temperatures due to arrive this weekend set to be offset by wetter, windier conditions - and even some more...

UK reports 13 more COVID deaths and 2,613 new cases – as 16m now fully vaccinated

The UK has reported another 13 coronavirus-related deaths and 2,613 new cases in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

Cutting human sources of methane would ‘reduce global warming and improve health’

Cutting human sources of methane would be a quick win for the climate, according to a new United Nations report.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist jailed for further 10 months over Tiananmen vigil

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to a further 10 months in prison for taking part in a vigil to remember the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.

What are your holiday options? COVID-19 infection and vaccination rates for tourism hotspots revealed

The UK is set to relax restrictions for visiting a handful of countries under a new traffic light system.