Ireland delays return of indoor hospitality – and will limit it to those who’ve had COVID or been jabbed

Ireland is to restrict indoor hospitality to those who are fully vaccinated or who have previously been infected with COVID-19, the country's prime minister has announced.

Black holes detected eating neutron stars ‘like Pac-Man’ in world-first discovery

Black holes have been detected eating neutron stars "like Pac-Man" - a first-time discovery.

Photo taken on night sisters stabbed to death helped identify their alleged killer, jury told

Detectives were able to match a cushion found at a refuse tip with a picture taken on the night two sisters were killed, to help identify their killer, a court has heard.

375,000 school pupils absent over COVID – highest number since children returned in March

The number of children off school due to COVID-19 in England is at its highest rate since schools reopened in March, latest government figures show.

Police officer jailed for 8 years for manslaughter of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson

A police officer has been jailed for eight years for the manslaughter of former footballer Dalian Atkinson.

Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo over copying claim

Elvis Costello has defended teenage star Olivia Rodrigo over an accusation that she copied one of his songs.

Ford Escort given to Diana by Prince Charles sells for £52,000

A Ford Escort once owned by Princess Diana has been bought by a museum in South America for over £52,000.

British influencer defends ‘identifying as Korean’ after surgery to look like BTS star

A white British influencer and singer has defended "identifying as Korean" after having what they have described as "racial transitional surgery".