Polling day for biggest set of elections outside a general election in nearly 50 years

The polls open at 7am today for the biggest set of elections outside a general election in almost 50 years.

US move on vaccine intellectual property is a ‘monumental moment’ in COVID-19 fight

The head of the World Health Organization says the US backing of a proposed waiver of intellectual property rights for COVID vaccines is a "monumental moment" in the fight against the virus.

Chelsea beat Real Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final

Chelsea have beaten Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, setting up an all-English final against Manchester City.

Swan found with sock pulled over its head in ‘mindless prank’ could have died

Police have appealed for help in finding those responsible for pulling a sock over the head of a swan, potentially endangering its life.

G7 nations hit out at Russia and China – but fail to establish actions against them

G7 foreign ministers have hit out at China and Russia - but failed to establish any concrete actions against them.

G7 nations hit out at Russia and China – but fail to establish actions against them

G7 foreign ministers have hit out at China and Russia - but failed to establish any concrete actions against them.

‘Careful, these guys are filming everything’: William and Kate launch own YouTube channel

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have launched their own YouTube channel with a slick promotional video.

Sterling racially abused less than 48 hours after football social media boycott ends

Raheem Sterling has been racially abused online less than 48 hours after football's social media boycott ended.