Risk of blood clot after COVID is eight times higher than after AstraZeneca jab – study

The risk of developing a blood clot after having COVID-19 is eight times higher than after being given the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, according to a study by Oxford University.

‘Welcome to Chili’s’ viral video Vine star dies aged 24

Vine star Adam Perkins, behind the viral 'Welcome to Chili's' video, has died at the age of 24.

Sweden faces sperm shortage as potential donors avoid hospitals during pandemic

Sweden is facing a shortage of sperm for assisted pregnancy as potential donors have avoided hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sweden faces sperm shortage as potential donors avoid hospitals during pandemic

Sweden is facing a shortage of sperm for assisted pregnancy as potential donors have avoided hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

AJ Tracey, Stormzy and Cardi B help popularity of rap and hip hop reach record levels in UK

The popularity of rap and hip hop music in the UK has soared since the year 2000, with the genre accounting for a fifth of all singles listened to last year, according to the...

‘Eyebrows raised’: Chair of watchdog which exposed civil servant’s Greensill role gives evidence

The chair of the watchdog which exposed how the former government chief commercial officer was able to take a job at Greensill Capital while still working in Whitehall has said he's "not really come...

Twerking dance troupe hits out at ‘deceptive’ TV coverage over show at Australian navy event

A twerking dance troupe's performance at the launch of the Australian navy's newest ship has created a multi-layered furore after complaints it was too risque were followed up with criticism of the national broadcaster.

India records 200,000 COVID cases in a single day as Mumbai locks down

India has recorded more than 200,000 new coronavirus infections in a single day as hospitals report severe shortages of beds and oxygen and extra space is found in hotels.