Denmark to boost defence of Arctic with drones

Lawmakers in Denmark have agreed to spend the equivalent of £176m on improving its defence capabilities in the Arctic.

Scientists advising the WHO recommend use of Oxford vaccine for adults of all ages

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine can be given to adults of all ages, according to scientists advising the World Health Organisation.

UK vaccination total passes 13m as another 1,001 COVID-related deaths reported

The total number of people to have received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine in the UK has passed 13 million, as another 1,001 deaths were reported.

Three people rescued after surviving on island for 33 days by eating coconuts and rats

Two men and women who were stranded on a deserted island for 33 days were rescued after they waved flags to get the attention of a passing US Coast Guard helicopter crew.

South Africa wants to swap 500,000-dose AstraZeneca order for another vaccine

South Africa wants to swap a 500,000-dose order of the AstraZeneca vaccine for a different treatment.

Three people rescued after surviving on island for 33 days by eating coconuts and rats

Two men and women who were stranded on a deserted island for 33 days were rescued after they waved flags to get the attention of a passing US Coast Guard helicopter crew.

All the COVID virus in the world could fit in a can of coke, says mathematician

A single coke can would be big enough to contain all of the COVID-19-causing virus currently circulating in the world, according to a British mathematician.

Bangkok protesters stand in solidarity with people of Myanmar

For over a week, every night Myanmar's air has been filled with the sound of banging pots.