Russia launches space satellite on first mission to Arctic

Russia has launched a space satellite to monitor the climate and environment in the Arctic - a move by the Kremlin to expand the country's activities in the region.

Brazil COVID ‘variant of concern’ discovered in UK, health officials say

The Brazil COVID-19 'variant of concern' first detected in the city of Manaus has been discovered in the UK.

Another 144 UK COVID-releated deaths and 6,035 new cases reported

Another 144 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus and a further 6,035 new cases have been reported.

New West Bank lockdown as Palestinians faces surge of coronavirus cases

A new lockdown has been imposed across the West Bank as Palestinians face a fresh surge of coronavirus cases and a continued wait for a proper vaccine rollout.

New West Bank lockdown as Palestinians faces surge of coronavirus cases

A new lockdown has been imposed across the West Bank as Palestinians face a fresh surge of coronavirus cases and a continued wait for a proper vaccine rollout.

A tale of two chancellors promises a decisive follow-up

There are two ways of telling the Rishi Sunak story of the past 12 months.

‘Magnificent achievement’: 20 million people have received coronavirus vaccine in UK – Hancock

More than 20 million people have now been given a coronavirus vaccine jab in the UK, the health secretary has said.

Sunshine brings crowds out – but SAGE expert warns we could blow chances of ending lockdown

Britons are being warned making the most of warmer weather and sunshine could jeopardise our chances of sticking to the prime minister's reopening road map.