Netherlands issues ‘code red’ alert as heavy snow closes COVID testing centres

Heavy snow and strong winds have led the Netherlands to issue its first "code red" nationwide weather alert in nine years.

More than 12 million people receive first dose of vaccine as UK reports another 373 deaths

Another 373 COVID-related deaths in the UK have been reported, as the total number of people to have received the first dose of a vaccine surpassed 12 million.

Foreign Office not told Anne Sacoolas had intelligence role after fatal Harry Dunn crash

The intelligence role of the alleged killer of Harry Dunn was not mentioned in official notes between the US embassy in London and the Foreign Office, it has emerged.

UK ‘vindicated’ over ‘brave’ decision to delay second vaccine dose, WHO official says

The UK has been "vindicated" over its "brave" decision to offer vaccines doses up to three months apart, the World Health Organisation's special envoy on COVID-19 has said.

Man wanted after girl, 7, snatched from mother on street

Police want to speak to a man following the suspected attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl in October last year.

150 feared dead as glacier breaks and hits dam in northern India

At least 150 people are feared dead in northern India after part of a Himalayan glacier broke off, sending a flood of water and debris into two hydroelectric dams.

Pope expresses solidarity with people of Myanmar as thousands protest against coup

Pope Francis has expressed his "solidarity with the people" of Myanmar protesting at last week's military coup..

150 feared dead as glacier breaks and hits dam in northern India

At least 150 people are feared dead in northern India after part of a Himalayan glacier broke off, sending a flood of water and debris into two hydroelectric dams.