Parents of secondary school pupils ‘will be asked to test them twice a week’

Parents of secondary school pupils in England will be required to test their children twice a week once schools return, it has been reported.

Woman’s body found after house collapses in ‘explosion’

The body of a woman has been found after a house collapsed near Bury following reports of an explosion.

Gulf War syndrome ‘likely caused by nerve gas’ not depleted uranium, study finds

Gulf War syndrome, which has left a quarter of a million veterans suffering long-term illness, may have been caused by exposure to sarin nerve agent - not debris from depleted uranium munitions, a study...

Serena Williams leaves news conference in tears after semi-final defeat

An emotional Serena Williams left her news conference in tears after facing questions about her future following defeat in the Australian Open semi-final.

Japan puts woman in charge of Tokyo Olympics after sexist remarks by ex-chief

A woman has been named the new Tokyo Olympics chief - replacing a man who was forced to resign after saying women talk too much.

Hairy ‘super plant’ soaks up pollution on busy roads, experts say

Bushy, hairy-leafed cotoneaster is a "super plant" which can help soak up pollution on busy roads and ease environmental problems, horticultural experts have said.

Care home visits could resume within weeks as lockdown is eased, minister suggests

Face-to-face visits in care homes could resume within weeks as England's lockdown is eased, a minister has suggested.

Bosses may be able to demand new staff have jabs, suggests minister

Employers may be able to draw up contracts requiring new staff to get a coronavirus jab, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has suggested.