Number of deaths in second wave of COVID infections overtakes first wave

The number of deaths in the second wave of COVID-19 infections has now overtaken the number from the first wave, according to Sky News analysis of official mortality figures.

Man and five small children shot dead at US home

Six people - including five young children - have been killed in a shooting at an Oklahoma home

Artist offers free sketches of loved ones lost to COVID

An artist is offering free sketches of loved ones who have died from COVID-19 to bereaved families as a cherished memory of them.

Delaying second Pfizer dose ‘may leave elderly at risk of catching South African variant’

Delaying the second dose of the Pfizer jab – the current government strategy - may leave some elderly patients at risk of infection by the South African variant, new research suggests.

Rapper Silento charged with murder over cousin’s shooting

Rapper Silento has been charged with murder over the shooting of his cousin, authorities have said.

More ‘mutations of concern’ found in Bristol and Liverpool, Hancock says

More coronavirus "mutations of concern" have been found in Bristol and Liverpool, the health secretary has announced.

Tesla issues voluntary recall for more than 100,000 cars

Tesla customers are today receiving an email alerting them to a voluntary recall of Model S and Model X vehicles due to a malfunctioning touchscreen.

Armie Hammer’s estranged wife Elizabeth Chambers addresses leaked message claims

Armie Hammer's estranged wife has appeared to address the controversy surrounding the actor, who dropped out of a film after explicit messages he allegedly sent to women were leaked online.