Oxford vaccine may reduce transmission by 67% – and protection ‘remains for three-month jab interval’

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine may have a "substantial effect" on transmission of coronavirus, and a three-month gap between doses does not lower protection, according to a report.

Poisoned Putin critic Alexei Navalny sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison

Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader and fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.

GameStop share frenzy stopped in its tracks as value plunges 50%

Shares targeted by armchair investors to inflict losses on hedge funds this year have fallen sharply in a sign the activism may have peaked.

Captain Sir Tom Moore dies with coronavirus aged 100

Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who inspired the nation in lockdown by raising millions for the NHS, has died aged 100, his family says.

More than 10 million COVID vaccine doses administered in UK – as deaths rise by 1,449

The number of COVID vaccine jabs given in the UK has now passed 10 million, government figures show.

Rita Ora faces another backlash after travelling to Australia for The Voice

Rita Ora is facing criticism once again after travelling to Australia for her role as a coach on The Voice.

Sturgeon aims for phased return of Scotland schools within three weeks

A phased return of pupils to classrooms in Scotland could begin from 22 February, the first minister has announced.

Heavy snow disrupts vaccine rollout, flights and schools in US

COVID vaccine appointments have been cancelled, flights have been suspended and schools and roads are closed across the northeastern US after widespread heavy snowfall.