Biden ends US military’s combat mission in Iraq to focus on ‘strengthening’ partnership

President Joe Biden is to end the US military's combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year after coming to an agreement with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

More testing sites and self-isolation exemption list expanded in bid to ease ‘pingdemic’

The list of sectors able to avoid quarantine as part of a pilot scheme is being extended - and the number of testing sites across England is being increased.

Great Salt Lake water levels hit historic low as ‘mega drought’ grips region

The water levels at the Great Salt Lake, in the northern part of the US state of Utah, have hit historic lows as a drought grips the region.

What is legacy of Arab Spring protests and uprisings as Tunisia’s president ousts PM in ‘coup’

Long considered one of the few success stories that sprang from the Arab Spring, Tunisia has seen its president accused of staging a coup after he sacked his prime minister and suspended parliament with...

Thousands of homes in danger as massive Californian wildfire gains strength

Thousands of homes remain under threat as California's biggest wildfire continues to gain strength across western parts of the US.

Is the pandemic starting to fizzle out in the UK – or will drop in infections be short-lived?

After almost a week of falling case numbers, there are tentative signs that the spread of COVID-19 in the UK is starting to slow.

Teens guilty of murdering boy ‘lured’ to park and fatally stabbed

Two 14-year-old boys have been found guilty of murdering a teen who was "lured" to a park and fatally stabbed.

UK reports 24,950 new COVID cases – sixth consecutive daily fall

The UK has reported 24,950 new cases of COVID-19 in the latest 24-hour period.