Devastating Australia bushfires released twice the amount of CO2 than previously thought

The enormous and devastating Australian bushfires of 2019-2020 released more than twice the amount of carbon dioxide than previously thought, a new study has revealed.

McEnroe stands by Raducanu Wimbledon comments – but praises her US triumph as ‘insane’

John McEnroe says he stands by comments he made about British tennis star Emma Raducanu over her retirement from Wimbledon - and has praised her "insane" triumph at the US Open.

UK records 30,597 new cases and 201 deaths – with over 8,000 COVID patients in hospital

The UK has recorded 30,597 new COVID cases and a further 201 coronavirus-related deaths, with the number of coronavirus patients in hospital over 8,000 for the seventh day in a row.

Gavin Williamson: A career politician whose removal as education secretary will be of little surprise to many

Gavin Williamson was the first minister to be removed in Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle after a tumultuous time as education secretary.

No criminal investigation into Bashir Panorama interview with Princess Diana, say police

Police will not launch a criminal investigation into BBC journalist Martin Bashir's Panorama interview with Princess Diana.

Liz Truss gets foreign secretary as two of four top jobs go to women

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has replaced Dominic Raab as foreign secretary meaning two of the top four cabinet jobs are occupied by women.

TikTok investigated over alleged transfer of personal data to China and child safety

TikTok is being investigated by Ireland's Data Protection Commission - which leads the EU's regulation into the company - amid fears that user data is being transferred to China and over its approach to...

Amy Winehouse dress worn for final performance among items worth thousands at charity auction

Amy Winehouse's personal artefacts, designer clothing and underwear are going under the hammer for thousands of pounds, with the proceeds going to the young people's charity set up in the singer's name.