UK reports another 27,429 COVID cases and 39 deaths

Another 27,429 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the UK, according to the government's latest daily figures.

Taliban seize much of Kunduz as group continues push through Afghanistan

Taliban fighters have taken control of much of the key city of Kunduz in Afghanistan, according to local officials.

Taliban seize much of Kunduz as group continues push through Afghanistan

Taliban fighters have taken control of much of the key city of Kunduz in Afghanistan, according to local officials.

Woman, 70, found buried in concrete in basement after being reported missing

The body of a woman has been found buried in concrete in her basement two months after she was reported missing, authorities say.

The three-year Olympic itch: Can Paris tempt some Team GB stars to keep going?

There is a long list of British Olympians who would ordinarily be thinking about calling it a day after the Tokyo Games.

Man, 33, charged with attempted murder over knife attack on social worker

A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a knife attack on a social worker.

‘Disaster movie’ in Greece: Death and devastation as wildfires rage across the world

From Greece to California, the summer has seen wildfires rage in several places around the world, with lives lost and thousands evacuated.

‘So grateful’: Lionel Messi in tears as he bids farewell to Barcelona

Lionel Messi was in tears as he bade farewell to FC Barcelona - but said he has not yet decided on his future.