The Europe-Japan mission to Mercury sends back photos of the planet’s cratered surface
Photos from a fly-by of Mercury, the least-explored planet in our solar system, show ithas a crater-riddled surface that resembles Earth’s Moon. The photos came from BepiColombo,…
London Marathon winner denied podium celebration after fellow runner tests positive for Covid
Finishing the 26.2 mile race in a blistering time of 2hrs 4mins 1second, he became the sixth fastest runner ever at long-distance running’s blue-riband event. But spectators…
Albania denounces UK asylum plans as bid to make country into ‘refugee centre’
Albania hit back at Priti Patel’s plans for Channel migrants to be held in their country as they claimed they would not be a holding hub for…
Emotional Merkel, marking German reunification, calls for tolerance
HALLE, Germany, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Angela Merkel urged Germans on Sunday to forge a common future that draws on their diverse backgrounds, harking back to the…
Qantas launches contest to replace small jets -sources
Qantas planes are seen at Kingsford Smith International Airport, following the coronavirus outbreak, in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott SYDNEY/BOSTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Qantas…
Facebook does not believe it is a primary cause of polarization -exec to CNN
A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – A Facebook…
German liberals and Social Democrats hold “constructive” coalition talks
Germany’s liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader Christian Lindner and Greens party co-leaders Robert Habeck and Annalena Baerbock deliver a statement to the media on exploratory talks…
Six killed in clashes during Indian farm protest
A farmer sits on a tractor as he attends a Maha Panchayat or grand village council meeting as part of a protest against farm laws in Muzaffarnagar…
Vatican hopes its pre-COP26 climate event will raise stakes in Glasgow
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary of Relations with States for The Holy See, addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in…
Fuel shortages persist in London and south east England
Members of the military speak to a worker at Buncefield Oil Depot in Hemel Hempstead, Britain, October 2, 2021. REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) –…
Opticians could help to detect early warning signs of heart disease
Heart disease could be detected through a person’s eyes and picked up during a trip to the opticians, a study suggests. Researchers identified a way of spotting…
Christmas panic begins as sales of frozen turkeys rise fourfold
Richard Harrow, Chief Executive of the British Frozen Food Federation said sales of frozen food grew “rapidly” during the pandemic and some customers have been “permanently converted”…
More than a billion people expected to watch Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, says organiser
He added: “At the same time, and massively importantly, we’re going to make sure whilst the Jubilee is based on London, because it’s going to be a…
‘Cowboy’ rogue testers still listing false prices on government website
Rogue coronavirus testing companies are still inaccurately advertising travel tests on the government’s official website, despite the Health Secretary’s commitment to clampdown on “cowboy” providers. Sajid Javid…
Majority of England’s rivers polluted by water companies
Peers are now calling for a law placing a duty on the government and water companies to “take all reasonable steps” to avoid raw sewage being discharged…
Every active police officer ‘should be re-vetted’, says ex-Met chief
Every police officer in the country could be re-vetted in the wake of the Wayne Couzens scandal, police leaders have said. There are growing concerns that the…
Liverpool investigating after Man City make complaint alleging fan spat at Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff
Manchester City have made a complaint to Liverpool about a supporter allegedly spitting towards members of their backroom staff during the 2-2 draw at Anfield. Liverpool have…
Liverpool 2-2 Man City: Mohamed Salah scores stunning goal as Premier League title rivals go toe to toe at Anfield
Liverpool and Manchester City served up a Premier League classic at Anfield, as the defending champions twice battled back to draw 2-2 on an evening when momentum…
Bernard Tapie: Former Marseille president who led club to glory and disgrace dies aged 78
Scandal-hit French tycoon Bernard Tapie, who led Marseille to their only Champions League title, has died at the age of 78. The charismatic businessman, who served time…
Spooks in greasepaint: why spies secretly long for a life in showbiz
On his way to conduct clandestine business, Sir Mansfield Cumming, founding head of MI6, would often drop in on the leading theatrical costumier and wigmaker Willy Clarkson…
London Marathon 2021: Tens of thousands take part as event returns after COVID cancellations and delays
Tens of thousands of people have taken part in the first London Marathon in more than two years, as runners were treated to sunshine and settled conditions…
Strictly Come Dancing 2021, week 2 results, live: Nina Wadia is this first celebrity to be eliminated
What a roller coaster for actress Nina Wadia and partner Neil Jones. Last week, they feared beginning with the tricky samba, but wound up with great comments…
Why parents should stop obsessing about having happy children
Few now disagree that our young people are facing a mental health crisis, with the number of children being referred to NHS mental health services almost doubling…
Why parents should stop obsessing about having happy children
Few now disagree that our young people are facing a mental health crisis, with the number of children being referred to NHS mental health services almost doubling…
COVID-19: UK records 30,439 new cases and 43 more coronavirus-related deaths, daily figures show
The UK has recorded 30,439 new COVID-19 cases and 43 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data. The figures compare with 30,301…