Brave new world: A presidential press secretary’s pledge to be ‘truthful’

The most notable thing about the first White House press briefing of Joe Biden's presidency was the very fact that it took place at all.Appearances by the press secretary in the briefing room became...

Glastonbury music festival cancelled, organisers say

This year's Glastonbury music festival has been cancelled due to coronavirus, organisers have confirmed.

Roger Daltrey responds to backlash over post-Brexit music touring comments

Roger Daltrey says he's not changed his opinion on the EU and is "glad to be free of Brussels", despite signing an open letter calling on the government to urgently establish visa-free travel for...

Schools to get two weeks’ notice before reopening – education secretary

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has signalled pupils could be told in a week's time if they will be returning to classrooms after the February half-term.

Who is Amanda Gorman – the young poet who captivated America during Biden’s inauguration?

Amanda Gorman, the first-ever US National Youth Poet Laureate, was the youngest poet to ever read at a presidential inauguration. The 22-year-old recited her poem The Hill We Climb, with the apt line: "While...

Who is Amanda Gorman – the young poet who captivated America during Biden’s inauguration?

Amanda Gorman, the first-ever US National Youth Poet Laureate, was the youngest poet to ever read at a presidential inauguration.

Vaccine may be less effective against South Africa variant, study finds

Vaccines being rolled out in the UK and around the world may be less effective against the new South Africa variant, a new study has found.

Vaccine may be less effective against South Africa variant, study finds

Vaccines being rolled out in the UK and around the world may be less effective against the new South Africa variant, a new study has found.