State of emergency declared in New York City as Storm Ida hits

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City as the remnants of Hurricane Ida sweep through the region.

Taxpayer-subsidised Drax in court over concerns its biomass risks employees’ safety

An energy company that receives multimillion pound government subsidies for burning biomass is facing criminal prosecution following concerns that dust from its wood pellets allegedly posed a risk to employees’ health.

Dame Sarah Storey becomes Britain’s greatest ever Paralympian with 17th gold

Dame Sarah Storey has become Great Britain's most successful Paralympian.

The Afghan refugee turned sporting superstar and her fears for women under the Taliban

The Danish footballer Nadia Nadim, whose father was executed by the Taliban, says she does not believe the group's promises to women and girls. 

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest scoring men’s international player of all time

Cristiano has become the highest scoring men's footballer in international competition.

Experts predict more children will catch COVID as schools reopen – but how much of a danger is it?

Hundreds of thousands of pupils are returning to classrooms this week, with experts predicting a surge in COVID-19 cases linked to schools reopening in England and Wales.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest scoring men’s international player of all time

Cristiano has become the highest scoring men's footballer in international competition.

Ed Sheeran, Team GB and Oxford vaccine inventors among winners at GQ Awards

Ed Sheeran, Team GB and the team behind the Oxford vaccine have all been honoured at this year's GQ Awards.