Coal-fired power nears UK extinction as EDF to shut West Burton A plant

EDF Energy has announced plans to shut down its last remaining coal-fired power station in the UK - as it eyes a larger contribution from nuclear to meet the country's electricity needs.

Emerald Fennell and Sacha Baron Cohen win at Writers Guild Awards

Britons Emerald Fennell and Sacha Baron Cohen were among the winners at the Writers Guild Awards, in a major boost to their Oscars hopes.

China denies sending ‘swarming and threatening’ boats to disputed waters

The Philippines has complained of a "swarming and threatening presence" of Chinese boats in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

PM warns Europe’s third wave could hit UK – but is ‘reassured’ EU won’t block jabs

Boris Johnson has been "reassured" EU leaders "don't want to see blockades" on the export of COVID vaccines - as he warned a third wave of infections in Europe would likely hit the UK...

German tourists flock to Balearic Islands as Spain hopes to see summer boost in tourism

Spain is hopeful the number of foreign tourists returning to the mainland and its islands can rebound this year to half pre-pandemic levels.

China denies sending ‘swarming and threatening’ boats to disputed waters

The Philippines has complained of a "swarming and threatening presence" of Chinese boats in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

German tourists flock to Balearic Islands as Spain hopes to see summer boost in tourism

Spain is hopeful the number of foreign tourists returning to the mainland and its islands can rebound this year to half pre-pandemic levels.

Man charged with one murder claims ‘he actually killed 16 people’

A murder suspect in the US has claimed to have killed 16 people, including his estranged wife, prosecutors said.