MPs back new immigration bill aiming to crackdown on illegal Channel crossings

A bill which will make knowingly arriving in the UK without permission a criminal offence has passed its latest parliamentary hurdle.

People trapped on subway trains as Chinese city sees more rain in an hour than flood-hit Germany in three days

People have been left trapped in cars and underground train carriages after heavy rain caused widespread damage in central China.

People trapped on subway trains as Chinese city sees more rain in an hour than flood-hit Germany in three days

People have been left trapped in cars and underground train carriages after heavy rain caused widespread damage in central China.

Temperature keeps climbing: UK hits new record for 2021 – with 32.2C as thunder rolls in

The UK has recorded its hottest temperature of the year so far - 32.2C (89.96F) at Heathrow Airport.

Raab says EU ‘seeks to undermine UK’s sovereignty’ over Gibraltar with new negotiating proposals

Dominic Raab has attacked the European Commission's proposals on how the UK and Spain should negotiate the future of Gibraltar.

Raab says EU ‘seeks to undermine UK’s sovereignty’ over Gibraltar with new negotiating proposals

Dominic Raab has attacked the European Commission's proposals on how the UK and Spain should negotiate the future of Gibraltar.

As millions face being ‘pinged’, just how effective is the NHS Test and Trace app?

There has been widespread criticism of the NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace app from business leaders, but new data analysis suggests it is doing what it is designed to do.

Cyclist seriously injured in alligator attack after falling down embankment in Florida

A man has been seriously injured after being attacked by an alligator while riding his bicycle in Florida.