Israelis vote in fourth election in two years as PM hopes vaccine success will keep him in power

Israelis are at the polls again as the country holds its fourth parliamentary election in two years.

Germany extends lockdown as infection rates almost double in three weeks

Germany's lockdown restrictions have been extended for almost another month as the country faces a rising rate of coronavirus infections.

Period of ‘excess deaths’ from COVID’s second wave has come to an end – ONS figures

The period of "excess deaths" which has characterised the second wave of COVID-19 has now come to an end, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Germany extends lockdown as infection rates almost double in three weeks

Germany's lockdown restrictions have been extended for almost another month as the country faces a rising rate of coronavirus infections.

Cineworld to reopen in May in time for blockbuster releases as lockdown eases

Cineworld has confirmed it plans to reopen cinema screens in the UK in May, in line with current government guidance.

COVID vaccines could be made mandatory for care workers, says Hancock

Getting a COVID vaccine could be made mandatory for care workers who look after the most elderly, the health secretary has told Sky News.

Former England striker Frank Worthington dies aged 72 after long illness

Former Huddersfield, Leicester and England striker Frank Worthington has died at the age of 72, his family have announced.

Rebel Wilson’s rebuke for dog owners after injury while cycling in London

Actress Rebel Wilson has said she injured her ankle on a bike ride in London after a dog ran into her path.