Myanmar’s best-known comedian and satirist arrested as crackdown continues

Myanmar's most popular comedian and satirist has been arrested, as authorities continue to crack down on people they claim are inciting protests against February's military coup.

EU approves bailout for Air France despite competition concerns

The European Union has approved a massive bailout for Air France, despite concerns this could give the carrier an unfair advantage over competitors.

Myanmar’s best-known comedian and satirist arrested as crackdown continues

Myanmar's most popular comedian and satirist has been arrested, as authorities continue to crack down on people they claim are inciting protests against February's military coup.

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast on vaccine rollout progress

The global recession would have been three times deeper had governments not stepped in to rescue their economies, the International Monetary Fund has said, in its most positive outlook for the global economy since...

Man arrested after Van Gogh and Frans Hals paintings stolen from museums during lockdown

A man has been arrested after paintings by Dutch masters Vincent Van Gogh and Frans Hals were stolen from museums that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man arrested after Van Gogh and Frans Hals paintings stolen from museums during lockdown

A man has been arrested after paintings by Dutch masters Vincent Van Gogh and Frans Hals were stolen from museums that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All Scotland pupils back in classroom full-time after Easter break – except those shielding

All pupils across Scotland will be back in the classroom full-time following the Easter holidays, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

UK-made COVID vaccine Valneva shows ‘strong immune response’ in early trials

Tests on a new COVID vaccine in the UK have so far shown it produces a "strong immune response", Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.