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Coronavirus: Less than a year after a thumping election win, PM’s strategy risks leaving…
Sky’s Rob Powell looks ahead to potentially perilous autumn and winter months for Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “What we need, in a sense, is Boris back with his bounce, with his mojo.” A blink and you would’ve…
Croydon police shooting: Death of officer Matt Ratana captured on CCTV, Scotland Yard reveals
Special investigators are carefully reviewing video footage, which will be considered alongside the accounts of those present.…
Evel Knievel’s son sues Disney over Toy Story 4 character
"Evel Knievel did not thrill millions, break his bones and spill his blood just so Disney could make money," his son Kelly says.…
Coronavirus: UK reports 6,874 new cases of COVID-19
The climbing case rates come as a further 314 people with COVID-19 are admitted to hospital on Wednesday in England.…
Rail workers suspended after ‘man cave’ found under railway
Authorities were tipped off anonymously and were told the workers would "hang out and get drunk and party" in the room.…
Coronavirus: There won’t be room for everyone on Sunak’s lifeboat
For many, especially in the hospitality sector, the outlook remains bleak - and last orders will not be far away.…
Royal Family could take £35m hit because of COVID-19, as figures reveal family’s most…
The Keeper of the Privy Purse says that the Royal Family has "no intention" of asking for extra funding despite the shortfall.…
Beaked whale smashes diving record with ‘amazing’ 4-hour stint under water
The animal stunned scientists after hunting squid for three hours and 42 minutes - without coming up for air once.…
How Labour starts winning in Scotland is one of Sir Keir Starmer’s most tortuous conundrums
The SNP has eclipsed Labour in the past decade and now holds 48 out of 59 Scotland's Westminster seats.…
Coronavirus: UK reports third highest number of daily COVID-19 cases ever
The country's percentage of positive tests is also increasing above July and August levels.…
World’s oldest sperm found perfectly preserved after 100m years – and it’s…
The sperm was found trapped in amber after two ostracods were enveloped by tree resin while in the throes of passion.…
Coronavirus: Safety-first ditched as Boris Johnson embarks on a very difficult tightrope act
After days of speculation that tough restrictions were imminent, the prime minister appeared to take some risk.…
Coronavirus: Scotland bans household visits as COVID-19 rules tightened in Nicola Sturgeon…
Nicola Sturgeon warns other restrictions will be unavoidable if rules on face masks and social distancing are not followed.…
‘There’s an alpaca on the pitch’ – animal stops football match in West…
Oscar the alpaca galloped onto the pitch from a nearby farm, interrupting a game between Carlton Athletic and Ilkley Town.…
Coronavirus: The PM’s rhetoric is scarier than his measures – let’s hope he gets…
There was no talk of banning people visiting their friends' houses and no mention of when restrictions will be reassessed.…
Coronavirus cases could reach 49,000 a day within weeks unless infection rates slow, chief…
The government's chief scientific adviser says this would translate to "200-plus deaths a day" by the middle of November.…
Australia: Humpback whale escapes crocodile-infested river
Three whales were initially spotted in the river, after two escaped, the remaining one made its way back to sea on the weekend.…
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson ‘feeling the weight of responsibility acutely’ over COVID-19
The PM, say a couple of colleagues who know him well, is being pulled between his scientific team and economic one.…
Coronavirus: Health Secretary Matt Hancock warns of more restrictive measures as UK ‘faces a…
Matt Hancock refuses to rule out further "national action" and reveals talks are ongoing about a possible London measures.…
Coronavirus: German football team lose 37-0 after socially distancing from opponents
The team had to play the match or face a €200 (£182.64) fine.…