Babysitter jailed for murdering toddler found with broken ribs and brain injury

A babysitter has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years for murdering a 21-month-old girl.

COVID infection levels rise among secondary school children in England

COVID-19 infection levels have risen slightly among secondary school-age children in England, new figures show.

Cameron cleared of breaking lobbying rules over reported approach to chancellor

Former prime minister David Cameron did not break his own lobbying rules in trying to secure government help for a financial firm he worked for, a watchdog has said.

Dog-walkers warned as 20 giant South American birds rampage around housing estate

Around 20 giant South American birds are on the loose in Hertfordshire - with police warning they have been seen attacking dogs.

Non-essential shops able to stay open until 10pm when COVID restrictions ease

Retailers will be able to stay open until 10pm six days a week when they welcome back customers following months of closures in the third coronavirus lockdown, says the government.

‘They threw me away so I would suffer as I died’: Women describe how rape is used as a weapon in Tigray conflict

In the Ethiopian city of Adigrat, the general hospital may be the only thing that actually works in a community which now lacks all government-run services.

‘They threw me away so I would suffer as I died’: Women describe how rape is used as a weapon in Tigray conflict

In the Ethiopian city of Adigrat, the general hospital may be the only thing that actually works in a community which now lacks all government-run services.