UK records another 138 coronavirus deaths – the highest daily total since 17 March

The UK has recorded another 138 coronavirus related deaths - the highest daily total since 17 March.

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing boy, 12, who was ‘upset’ at time of disappearance

Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 12-year-old boy who was described as being "upset" at the time of his disappearance.

Next few weeks pivotal for Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis looms

The next few weeks will be pivotal for the future of Afghanistan with ominous implications for its people who face a looming humanitarian disaster, but also for the prestige, power and influence of the...

Beirut blast: Officials knew risks of explosive materials but failed to protect public, says rights group

A year on from the massive explosion which hit Beirut, an international human rights group has said senior Lebanese officials failed to protect the public from the risks posed by highly explosive material stored...

Finance giants devise climate plan to speed up closure of coal-fired plants in Asia

Major financial firms, including the British insurer Prudential and UK banking giant HSBC, are behind plans to speed up the closure of Asia's coal-fired power stations in the face of the climate crisis.

Drug deaths hit record high in England and Wales after rising for eighth year in a row

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales have reached their highest levels since records began as they rose for the eighth year in a row, figures show.

Met fights decision to reinstate police officer convicted over child abuse video

The Metropolitan Police has launched a legal battle after a senior police officer convicted of possessing a child abuse video was allowed to return to work.

Scotland to lift most legal COVID restrictions next week, Sturgeon confirms

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland will lift most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions next Monday.