Merkel’s party suffers historic defeats as Germans react to handling of COVID crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has suffered historic defeats in regional elections as voters reacted to her handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

Police cordon off area of Kent 30 miles from where Sarah Everard’s body was found

Police investigating the murder of Sarah Everard have cordoned off an area in Kent about 30 miles from where her body was found.

Clashes at Sarah Everard vigil ‘distressing’ – but Met chief shouldn’t quit, says minister

Clashes between police and attendees of a vigil for Sarah Everard were "distressing" and "alarming", the policing minister has told Sky News.

‘Worst sandstorm in a decade’ leaves Chinese capital covered in thick brown dust

China's biggest sandstorm in a decade has covered Beijing in a thick blanket of brown dust and grounded more than 400 flights.

‘Worst sandstorm in a decade’ leaves Chinese capital covered in thick brown dust

China's biggest sandstorm in a decade has covered Beijing in a thick blanket of brown dust and grounded more than 400 flights.

Thousands of women march in Australia to demand justice for sexual assault victims

Thousands of women have gathered in major cities across Australia to demand gender equality and justice for the victims of sexual assault.

Hairdressers reopen in Wales, as country joins Scotland in returning kids to school

Some coronavirus restrictions are being eased in Wales and Scotland today.

How common have blood clots been after the AstraZeneca jab – and should we be worried?

Several countries have suspended use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine after a number of recipients suffered blood clots in the days and weeks that followed.