White dwarf stars are meant to be dead – but astronomers have just found some that are still alive

Scientists have uncovered evidence that white dwarf stars - previously believed to be inert - may in fact simply be ageing much more slowly by burning hydrogen on their surface, challenging a major technique...

A ‘brilliant comic’ and ‘the loveliest man’: Comedians pay tribute following star’s death, aged 42

Tributes are being paid to the "incredibly kind and talented" comedian Phil Jerrod, who has died of cancer.

White dwarf stars are meant to be dead – but astronomers have just found some that are still alive

Scientists have uncovered evidence that white dwarf stars - previously believed to be inert - may in fact simply be ageing much more slowly by burning hydrogen on their surface, challenging a major technique...

UK records more than seven million COVID cases since start of pandemic

The UK has recorded more than seven million COVID cases since the start of the pandemic, according to government data.

Starmer urges PM to award medals to troops involved in Afghanistan evacuation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged the government to grant military medals to those British troops involved in the evacuation of Afghanistan last month.

At least 1,000 migrants tried to cross Channel to UK today, say witnesses

A record number of migrants have attempted to cross the English Channel today, according to witnesses.

Venice to demand tourists pre-book city visit on app to tackle tourist overcrowding

Authorities in Venice are preparing to demand tourists pre-book their visit to the city on an app in a bid to tackle tourist overcrowding.

Boris Johnson ‘remains committed’ to social care reform despite Tory backlash, No 10 says

Boris Johnson remains committed to "sustainable reform" of the social care system despite a growing Conservative backlash over reported plans, Downing Street has said.