Submarine killer jailed for 19 months after brief prison escape

A Danish man serving a life sentence for murdering a journalist on his homemade submarine has been jailed for a further 19 months for trying to escape from prison.

United Arab Emirates successfully inserts probe into Mars orbit

The United Arab Emirates has become the fifth nation to ever reach Mars, with its space probe successfully inserting into Martian orbit at 3.57pm UK time on Tuesday.

Maori leader ejected from parliament for refusing to wear tie

The co-leader of New Zealand's Maori Party has been ejected from parliament for refusing to wear a tie.

Paris Hilton testifies over ‘physical and mental abuse suffered at school’

Paris Hilton has testified about abuse she says she suffered as a teenager at a boarding school, including being forced into solitary confinement naked, made to take mystery pills, and subjected to beatings.

Another 1,052 COVID-related UK deaths reported as 12.6 million receive first vaccine jab

Another 1,052 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in the UK, according to the latest government figures.

United Arab Emirates successfully inserts probe into Mars orbit

The United Arab Emirates has become the fifth nation to ever reach Mars, with its space probe successfully inserting into Martian orbit at 3.57pm UK time on Tuesday.

Climate protesters occupy tunnel at Highbury Corner to save trees

Climate protesters have occupied a tunnel in a bid to save trees from being cut down to make way for new housing.

Navalny ally calls for courtyard light protests to avoid Russian police crackdown

An ally of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has urged residents of big cities to gather in residential courtyards with their mobile phone lights on.