Thousands on no-fly lists ahead of Biden’s inauguration as airlines ban guns from luggage

US airlines have put thousands of people on their no-fly lists for failing to wear face masks on board, as security measures are stepped up ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration.

Internet cut off as polls close in Uganda election – with reggae singer taking on president twice his age

Polls have closed in Uganda after a presidential election marred by violence - with internet access cut off amid fears that the unrest could escalate.

How did COVID-19 begin? If our journey is anything to go by, China won’t make it easy to find out

We've come to Yunnan province, in southwest China, with a question: after all this time, after so many dead, how do we still not know where COVID came from?

Global climate crisis: Data shows alarming end to alarming decade

Globally, 2020 was the second warmest year of the warmest decade on record, according to new data from the World Meteorological Society.

Australia to kill US racing pigeon which survived 8,000-mile trip across Pacific

A racing pigeon that survived an 8,000-mile (13,000km) journey across the Pacific Ocean from the US to Australia, is to be put to death over fears it may be carrying disease.

Australia to kill US racing pigeon which survived 8,000-mile trip across Pacific

A racing pigeon that survived an 8,000-mile (13,000km) journey across the Pacific Ocean from the US to Australia, is to be put to death over fears it may be carrying disease.

WHO scientists arrive in Wuhan to begin investigating origins of pandemic

World Health Organisation experts have arrived in Wuhan to investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese state media has confirmed.

How Uganda’s election has been stacked against the pop star who would be president

Everyone in Uganda knows the country is going to the polls on Thursday.