Salmond accuses officials in SNP and Scottish govt of ‘concerted effort’ to damage his reputation

Alex Salmond has accused officials in the Scottish government and the SNP of a "malicious and concerted effort" to damage his reputation - "even to the extent of having me imprisoned".

PM to warn climate change will risk worsening global conflict and insecurity

Boris Johnson will warn the United Nations Security Council that unless urgent action is taken to tackle climate change, the world risks worsening conflict, displacement and insecurity.

Travel and aviation: No international holidays until at least 17 May

The travel and aviation sectors have been among the hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Scientists predicted at least 30,000 more COVID deaths ‘under most optimistic model’ for lifting lockdown

Scientists predicted at least another 30,000 coronavirus deaths in the UK by June next year "under the most optimistic" modelled scenarios for lifting lockdown.

Fans may be allowed back in stadiums for final weekend of Premier League

Fans may be able to return to sporting events from 17 May, meaning the final weekend of the Premier League season looks like it could be played in front of supporters.

French dance music duo Daft Punk split up after 28 years

French dance duo Daft Punk have split up, after 28 years of making electronic music together.

Greetings from Mars: NASA releases new pictures captured by the Perseverance rover

NASA has released new pictures captured by the Perseverance rover after its dramatic touchdown on Mars.