Scientists develop ‘living medicine’ that treats antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The first "living medicine" has been created to treat bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics and grows on the surface of medical implants like catheters, pacemakers and prosthetic joints, a new study has found.

Amazon opens its first UK 4-star general store selling goods based on reviews

Amazon is continuing its expansion into physical retail with the opening of its first general store in the UK.

West Brom striker Callum Robinson says he has chosen not to have COVID-19 vaccine

Republic of Ireland striker Callum Robinson has admitted he has chosen not to get the COVID-19 vaccine - despite contracting the virus twice.

‘Greatest project’: PM pushes levelling up in keynote speech – and promises bonuses for some teachers

Boris Johnson has branded levelling up "the greatest project that any government can embark on" in his closing speech at the Conservative Party's annual conference.

Hundreds of Afghans gather outside passport office in desperate bid to flee country

Chaotic scenes have broken out in Kabul after hundreds of Afghans flocked to the passport office in an effort to arrange documents to allow them to flee the country.

‘A long-awaited breakthrough’: First malaria vaccine approved by WHO

The first vaccine against malaria could be rolled out to billions of people after key advisers to the World Health Organisation (WHO) gave it the green light.

Taliban thought former British soldier was ‘like James Bond’ and held him in ‘Guantanamo Bay’-style jail

A former British soldier, who was arrested in Afghanistan last month, told Sky News that the Taliban thought he was a British spy and held him in a jail which resembled Guantanamo Bay.

Gas prices rise by 27% in a day with no end in sight for record highs as winter nears

Wholesale gas costs reached new uncharted territory on Wednesday as financial markets fret over the impact of inflation on the global recovery from the coronavirus crisis.