UK records another 37,960 COVID cases and 40 related deaths

The UK has recorded another 37,960 coronavirus cases and a further 40 related deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

Traffic lights, Jamaica’s flag, or a ‘grand coalition’: What will Germany’s new government look like?

Olaf Scholz, the candidate for chancellor for the party with the most seats after the German election, says he is ready to start negotiations to form a coalition that will allow him to lead...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak accused of being ‘missing in action’ amid supply crisis

Rachel Reeves has accused Chancellor Rishi Sunak of being "missing in action" during the country's supply crisis, telling Labour's conference that the government has "lost control".

Mother charged with murdering severely disabled 10-year-old son

A woman has been charged with murdering her severely disabled 10-year-old son.

‘He was trying to mind control me’: Man locked up for stabbing mum’s partner to death

A man who stabbed his mother's partner to death under the false belief he was trying to control his mind has been locked up indefinitely.

Facebook pauses Instagram Kids app after pushback

Facebook has announced that it is pausing its Instagram Kids project following criticism from child protection authorities and legislators.

Petrol retailers hope for easing of crisis – as motorists still face big queues

Petrol retailers hoping for a return to normal after motorists drained pumps over the weekend have faced yet more forecourt queues - as parts of the economy started to feel the strain.

Mother, two children and friend died as result of ‘violent attack’ at sleepover, inquest hears

Four people found in a house in Killamarsh died as a result of a "violent attack" at a sleepover, an inquest has heard.