Speed at which world’s glaciers are melting has doubled in 20 years
Glacier melt contributing more to sea-level rise than loss of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, say experts
Indonesian submarine search: hopes fade as oxygen deadline passes
KRI Nanggala 402 was only equipped with enough oxygen for three days after losing power
Russian police raid home of prominent journalist Roman Anin
Russian police have briefly detained and interrogated Roman Anin, one of the country’s leading investigative journalists, in a criminal probe…
Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks Batley Grammar School protest
A teacher who showed pupils an “inappropriate” cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad – sparking protests outside a school – has…
AstraZeneca vaccine: Europe divided over suspensions as investigation continues
Countries around Europe are seeking further clarification on the safety of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, amid criticism of their decision…
Get used to fewer trains, says rail body
Around 10% fewer train services should run once the country opens up again, compared to the pre-pandemic timetable, the chairman…
A-level and GCSE results plan a ‘good compromise’, PM says
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended plans for teachers to grade GCSE and A-level pupils in England this summer as…
Covid-19: PM promises review on issues of vaccine passports
There are “deep and complex issues” with using vaccine passports or certificates to prove someone’s Covid “status”, Boris Johnson has…
Tiger Woods suffers ‘multiple leg injuries’ in Los Angeles car crash
Tiger Woods is in surgery after suffering “multiple leg injuries” in a car crash in Los Angeles, California.