Five dead and millions without power amid ‘unprecedented’ wintry weather in southern US

Five people have died after rare ice storms, frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall swept across the southern US.

‘Free speech champion’ among proposals to fight ‘silencing and censoring’ in universities

A "free speech champion" could be appointed to fight "unacceptable silencing and censoring" at universities under plans put forward by the education secretary.

Dismissed LGBT military veterans can reclaim confiscated medals

Veterans dismissed from the military because of their sexuality will be able to reclaim medals that were confiscated from them.

When is it safe to ease lockdown? What Boris Johnson will have to consider before deciding

Over the next week the government and its advisers will be assessing a host of COVID-19 data to come up with a plan for easing lockdown restrictions.

‘I had my head down in shame’: A COVID life in one of the UK’s poorest towns

It's a Friday evening on Oldham's Eldon Street Estate, one of the poorest neighbourhoods in town.

George Floyd: Police officers investigated after ‘you take my breath away’ Valentine report

A group of police officers in Los Angeles are under investigation after an offensive image was allegedly passed around.

New amputation surgery could leave patients with less pain and more control

A new type of surgery can help amputees control their remaining muscles and sense where their "phantom" limb is in space.

Furlough aid must be phased out to prevent ‘deferred’ employment shock – IFS

Chancellor Rishi Sunak should ensure next month's budget secures the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis to date rather than try to start fixing the public finances, according to a report.