Hermit, 81, overwhelmed by offers of new home after cabin in woods burns down

A hermit whose cabin burned down after 27 years squatting in the property has said he is overwhelmed by fundraising efforts and offers of places to live.

7 key takeaways from the IPCC climate change report – and it’s not all bad news

The latest major report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued a stark warning to the world about what to expect as the planet warms.

Suspected Nantes cathedral arsonist held over ‘dramatic assassination’ of Catholic priest

A Roman Catholic priest has been killed in a small town in western France, in what the country's interior minister called a "dramatic assassination".

A billion doses and counting: COVID vaccine helps BioNTech reverse its financial fortunes

BioNTech has reported a reversal in its financial fortunes after it developed one of the most widely-used coronavirus vaccines.

Tower Bridge stuck in upright position due to ‘technical issue’

London's Tower Bridge is currently stuck in the upright position, stopping thousands of vehicles and pedestrians crossing the Thames.

New photo of Princess Latifa in Iceland emerges as campaign to free her disbands

The campaign to free Princess Latifa, the daughter of the ruler of Dubai, has been disbanded after a new image of her in Iceland was posted on Instagram.

‘Get vaccinated’: Devastated family’s plea after death of lawyer who refused to get COVID jab

The family of an unvaccinated man who died with COVID-19 said his death had "ripped the family apart" as they urged people to take up the jab.

COP26 summit, much like our climate, is in a precarious position

As wild weather rages around the world, a landmark UN climate report has delivered a confident and frightening verdict.