New COVID cases and deaths fall as number of people vaccinated in UK hits 23.6m

Another 5,534 COVID-19 cases and 121 deaths have been recorded in the UK, while the number of people vaccinated has hit 23.6 million.

More pressure on Cuomo to quit as top Democrats urge NY governor to resign over harassment claims

Two of New York state governor Andrew Cuomo's fellow Democrats have called on him to quit over allegations he sexually harassed several women.

Police force appoints officer to investigate dog thefts

A police force is responding to rising numbers of dog thefts in the UK by employing a specialist officer to investigate them.

Boy, 12, charged over stabbing of man in east London

A 12-year-old boy has been charged over the stabbing of a man in east London.

French actress stages naked protest on awards show to call for more support for arts

A French actress has protested naked on stage during an award ceremony as the arts sector in the country calls on the government for more support.

Sarah Harding says the Christmas just gone was likely to be her last

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has revealed that doctors told her the Christmas just gone was likely to be her last.

French actress stages naked protest on awards show to call for more support for arts

A French actress has protested naked on stage during an award ceremony as the arts sector in the country calls on the government for more support.

Homemade narco sub capable of smuggling up to 2,000kg of cocaine captured by Spanish police

A homemade submarine capable of smuggling up to 2,000kg of drugs has been seized by police in Spain.