Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Russia's military has reported another successful test launch of the new Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise missile.

Gay rugby player wins five-year battle for UK asylum

Kenneth Macharia, the Bristol Bisons rugby player who faced deportation to Kenya by the Home Office, has won his five-year battle for the right to asylum in the UK.

Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Russia's military has reported another successful test launch of the new Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise missile.

JK Rowling hits back after receiving death threat

JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, has hit back on Twitter after a death threat was levelled against her.

FA launches investigation into trouble which marred Euro 2020 final at Wembley

An independent review to investigate the "disgraceful scenes" which marred England's Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy has been commissioned by the Football Association.

Met Office to issue first ever extreme heat warning amid sweltering conditions across UK

The Met Office is to issue its first ever extreme heat warning today as the UK experiences sweltering conditions in parts of the country.

Major sponsor Toyota won’t air Tokyo Olympics ads or attend opening ceremony

Toyota will not show Olympic-related TV ads and its executives will not attend the event's opening ceremony - despite being one of its top corporate sponsors.

China accused of ‘systematic cyber sabotage’ by UK and allies

The Chinese government has been accused of "systematic cyber sabotage" in statements by the UK and allies, including the US and Canada.