Flu jab to be offered to 35 million people including secondary school pupils, amid warning of ‘challenging winter’

More than 35 million people, including secondary school pupils, will be offered a free flu vaccine this winter under plans announced by the government.

US wants to build spy base in UK to help keep satellites safe

The United States is looking to build a spy base in the UK to probe deep space and spot any attempt by states such as Russia or China to attack vital satellites orbiting the...

SA president says deadly unrest designed to ‘destroy democracy’ on visit to site of looting

The leader of South Africa's government, Cyril Ramaphosa, needed to be seen in the city of Durban and his 20-vehicle, flashing blue light, presidential convoy did an excellent job in heralding his arrival.

Pubs to scrap masks from Monday – and standing while you drink is back

Pubs chains including Wetherspoons have said they will do away with mask requirements for customers from next week - but will still require staff to wear face coverings in some cases.

‘No one should die of a flood in Germany’: Villagers struggle to recover from unprecedented deluge

An extraordinary scene greeted us in the small village of Arloff in western Germany.

SA president says deadly unrest designed to ‘destroy democracy’ on visit to site of looting

The leader of South Africa's government, Cyril Ramaphosa, needed to be seen in the city of Durban and his 20-vehicle, flashing blue light, presidential convoy did an excellent job in heralding his arrival.

‘No one should die of a flood in Germany’: Villagers struggle to recover from unprecedented deluge

An extraordinary scene greeted us in the small village of Arloff in western Germany.

Man charged with alleged racial abuse of Rio Ferdinand at Premier League match

A man has been charged with allegedly racially abusing former Manchester United and England footballer Rio Ferdinand, police have said.