UK reports another 323 coronavirus deaths and 9,985 cases – as first jab count tops 18.6 million

More than 18.6 million people have now had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in the UK, and second jabs have hit 700,000.

Perseverance rover takes 11 million earthling names to Mars

Nearly 11 million people landed on Mars last week - even if it was just in names only.

Anti-fraud probe as EU nations are offered 900 million ‘ghost’ COVID jabs worth €12.7bn

Fraudsters are trying to cash in on mistakes made by the EU's coronavirus vaccination campaign by offering millions of scam jabs to member states.

Perseverance rover takes 11 million earthling names to Mars

Nearly 11 million people landed on Mars last week - even if it was just in names only.

COVID alert level downgraded as threat of NHS being overwhelmed recedes

The UK's COVID-19 alert level has been downgraded, with the threat of the NHS being overwhelmed receding.

Lady Gaga offers $500k reward after dog walker shot and pets stolen

Lady Gaga is understood to be offering a $500,000 reward for the safe return of two of her beloved dogs after her friend was shot as he was walking them.

Kenneth Branagh transforms into Boris Johnson in uncanny first-look photo

Slightly messy blonde hair, furrowed brow - this face has been a familiar sight on the news over the last year.

Deaths in England were almost 30% higher last month than five-year average for January

The number of overall deaths in England was nearly 30% higher last month than the five-year average, with coronavirus reported as the leading cause, according to new data.