MPs call for ‘five a day’-style campaign to get kids exercising after lockdowns

A new campaign similar to the "five a day" healthy eating message should encourage kids to do at least an hour's exercise a day amid fears about the impact of COVID lockdowns on children's...

‘No current plans’ for another series of The X Factor, ITV confirms

ITV and Simon Cowell have "no plans" for another series of The X Factor.

UK summer temperatures may hit 40C even if global warming is limited to 1.5C, scientist have warned

2020 was the first year since records began to rank in the top 10 for heat, rainfall and sunshine, according to the Met Office.

Liverpool fan becomes 97th victim of the Hillsborough disaster 32 years after the tragedy

A Liverpool fan who suffered life-changing injuries in the Hillsborough disaster has been confirmed as the 97th victim of the tragedy following his death this week.

‘For my peasant sisters and brothers’: Left-wing rural teacher becomes new president of Peru

A man who was until recently a teacher in a rural part of Peru has been sworn in as the country's new president.

‘For my peasant sisters and brothers’: Left-wing rural teacher becomes new president of Peru

A man who was until recently a teacher in a rural part of Peru has been sworn in as the country's new president.

Facebook sees profits double to $10bn but warns of slowdown in months ahead

Facebook was given the thumbs down by Wall Street despite doubling quarterly profits as it warned growth will slow sharply in coming months.

US backs Simone Biles after top gymnast withdraws from two Olympic finals to focus on her mental health

America's divisions are huge, but the country appears to have come together to support Simone Biles.