Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor found guilty of ordering banned substance

Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been found guilty of ordering a banned substance "knowing or believing" it was to be given to an unnamed rider.

AstraZeneca defends vaccine as Thailand joins countries to suspend jabs over blood clot fears

Thailand has said it will delay use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after several European countries temporarily suspended the jabs following a small number of reports of blood clots.

Britons urged to leave Myanmar as UN expert warns of ‘crimes against humanity’

Britons have been advised to leave Myanmar as violence in the southeast Asian country continues after a military coup.

Outdoor socialising restrictions relaxed in Scotland – here’s what’s allowed from today

Coronavirus restrictions on people meeting outdoors have been eased in Scotland.

‘I need to be part of this fight’: Resistance to Myanmar coup grows as people return home

In Thailand, Ak* is about to begin a journey which he knows could lead to injury or death.

China’s ‘vaccine favouritism’ risks damaging global fight against pandemic, says expert

China's "vaccine favouritism" could be damaging public health efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a leading expert has told Sky News.

Economy back in reverse gear in January as lockdowns and Brexit drag

The UK economy rediscovered a reverse gear in January as renewed coronavirus lockdowns and Brexit hit activity, according to official figures.

‘I need to be part of this fight’: Resistance to Myanmar coup grows as people return home

In Thailand, Ak* is about to begin a journey which he knows could lead to injury or death.