Statement on Hyatt’s sale of Exhale, Ongoing World of Hyatt Alliance

The current Exhale management team will be bolstered by industry executives who have strong experience in building, managing and operating upscale, high-energy, high-amenity health clubs.

Qatar Airways reflects on an extraordinary year in 2020

The airline closes one of the most challenging years in the history of aviation with an optimistic outlook for 2021.

Jazz musician claims woman assaulted his son after false theft accusation

An investigation has been launched after a 14-year-old black teenager was allegedly tackled by a white woman who falsely accused him of stealing her phone.

Margaret Keenan, first patient to get Pfizer vaccine, receives booster jab

Margaret Keenan, the grandmother who became the world's first patient to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine outside a clinical trial, has received her second jab.

Warnings of more heavy snow this week – with up to 15cm set to fall in some parts

Fresh warnings for snow and ice today and later this week have been issued by weather forecasters as the cold snap is expected to continue into 2021.

Earthquake hits Croatia, with reports of injuries and damaged buildings

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit Croatia, with reports of one death, "many" injuries and damaged buildings near Zagreb.

Government urged to publish SAGE advice on schools returning

Labour are demanding the government publish scientific evidence to support the return of schools and colleges, as ministers come under further pressure to delay the return of pupils to classrooms.

Fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies aged 98

Fashion designer Pierre Cardin has died at the age of 98, according to France's Fine Arts Academy.