Government ‘poised to take over city of Liverpool’ after corruption claims

The government is considering taking control of Liverpool City Council in the wake of corruption allegations and the arrest of mayor Joe Anderson, Sky News understands.

Refugees arriving via approved route to be given indefinite leave to remain

Refugees arriving in the UK will be given the right to remain permanently, under a new system the home secretary has described as "fair but firm".

Pair sentenced to death for raping woman in front of children after car ran out of fuel

Two men have been sentenced to death for raping a woman in front of her children on the side of a motorway after her car ran out of fuel near Lahore in Pakistan.

‘If Tesla uses its cars to spy, we’ll get shut down’ – Musk responds to Chinese military’s fears

Elon Musk has said his company would be shut down if its cars were used for the purposes of spying.

Pair sentenced to death for raping woman in front of children after car ran out of fuel

Two men have been sentenced to death for raping a woman in front of her children on the side of a motorway after her car ran out of fuel near Lahore in Pakistan.

COVID-19 PPE dilemma: ‘Saving lives is having a harmful impact on the planet’

The NHS should use more eco-friendly personal protective equipment, academics and medics say.

Hundreds demonstrate against anti-Asian violence after spa workers killed in Atlanta

Hundreds of people have gathered in Atlanta to support the Asian American community after six Asian women were killed in three spas in the city.

William praises ‘incredible heroes’ helping tackle pandemic in war-torn countries

Prince William has described aid workers helping to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in war-torn countries as "incredible heroes".