Tokyo asks for permission to use emergency powers as COVID cases surge three months before Olympics

Tokyo has asked for permission to use emergency measures to combat a surge in a rapidly spreading and more contagious coronavirus variant, three months before the Olympic Games.

Jane McDonald thanks health workers as she announces death of partner Eddie Rothe

Jane McDonald has announced the death of her long-term fiance, musician Eddie Rothe, following a cancer diagnosis.

‘Significant milestone’ as Morrisons widens plastic bag ban to include ‘bags for life’

Morrisons says it will be the first supermarket to remove plastic carrier "bags for life" from its stores.

Tokyo asks for permission to use emergency powers as COVID cases surge three months before Olympics

Tokyo has asked for permission to use emergency measures to combat a surge in a rapidly spreading and more contagious coronavirus variant, three months before the Olympic Games.

Officials investigate claims of abuse at Texas migrant facility holding teenagers

Authorities are investigating claims of abuse at a migrant facility holding teenagers in Texas.

Police called to alerts at Harry and Meghan’s home nine times in nine months

Police have responded to security alerts at Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Southern California home nine times in as many months, official figures reveal.

Blood clot victim’s sister ‘very angry’ but says everyone should have Oxford jab

The sister of a man who died from a blood clot after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has said she is "very angry" but still "strongly" believes people should have the vaccine.

Officials investigate claims of abuse at Texas migrant facility holding teenagers

Authorities are investigating claims of abuse at a migrant facility holding teenagers in Texas.