US Capitol rioter becomes first to be jailed following pro-Trump insurrection

A man who breached the US Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag has been sentenced to eight months in prison.

‘She has nothing now’: Rebuilding begins in Germany’s hardest-hit district following lethal floods

In the heart of the broken town of Ahrweiler, with mud and debris all around you, a huge water pump makes its racket.

35 people killed after houses collapse in India landslides due to monsoon rains

At least 35 people have died in India after buildings collapsed in landslides triggered by monsoon rains.

35 people killed after houses collapse in India landslides due to monsoon rains

At least 35 people have died in India after buildings collapsed in landslides triggered by monsoon rains.

‘I’m not nervous, I’m excited’: Jeff Bezos ready for flight to edge of space

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has said he is "ready", not nervous, for his flight to the edge of space.

‘Freedom Day has turned into closure day’: Andrew Lloyd Webber forced to suspend Cinderella

Cinderella will not be going to the ball for now, after Andrew Lloyd Webber said the "blunt instrument that is the government's isolation guidance" has forced him to close the show.

‘Only time will tell’: Stars address restrictions lifting on first red carpet out of lockdown

Stars of the arts world have spoken of their hopes and fears for the industry on the first day of most COVID-19 restrictions lifting in England.

60% of people being admitted to hospital with COVID have been double jabbed – Vallance

Sixty percent of people being admitted to hospital with COVID-19 have had two doses of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.