PCR test providers warned about breaking law in crackdown on ‘rip-off prices and bad service’

The UK's competition watchdog has warned PCR test providers to "immediately review their practices" or face enforcement action if they treat customers unfairly.

Afghanistan’s all-girl robotics team lands safely after being given refuge by Mexico

Five members of Afghanistan's all-girl robotics team have landed safely in Mexico after fleeing the country following the Taliban's rapid takeover.

Nirvana’s Nevermind baby sues band over child pornography claims

Nirvana's 1991 album Nevermind has one of the most famous covers of all time - but now the man who was featured on it as a baby is suing the group.

Microsoft Flight Simulator creator hopes franchise will attract more pilots post-COVID

Jörg Neumann, the head of the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise, has told Sky News he hopes his game will attract more young people to the aviation industry.

Device to stem blood loss from knife wounds wins design award

A 22-year-old has won an award for designing a device to help stem bleeding from knife wounds which he believes could save hundreds of lives every year.

Flight evacuated after passenger’s Samsung mobile phone catches fire

A flight from New Orleans to Seattle was evacuated after a passenger's mobile phone caught fire inside the cabin.

Dominic Raab says ‘with benefit of hindsight’ he would have come home from holiday earlier

Dominic Raab has admitted that with the "benefit of hindsight" he would have come back from holiday earlier amid the Taliban takeover of Kabul.

Fresh hope for ex-Marine’s bid to rescue 200 dogs and cats from Kabul

A former Royal Marine trying to evacuate 200 dogs and cats alongside his animal shelter staff out of Afghanistan has been given fresh hope by the defence secretary.