Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court

They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.

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What Macron doesn't get about colonialism

The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised

Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.

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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.

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Covid food delivery: 'You need passion and energy'

Online takeaway deliveries have soared in the pandemic and some firms are stronger for making them.

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Goodbye to the original celebrity private jet

Learjet will stop production this year, having created the private jet market for the super-rich.

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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'

Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia.

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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war

How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting.

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Brutal crackdown continues on Myanmar protesters

At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media's reported.

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Myanmar protests: Protesters killed in bloody Yangon crackdown

More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue.

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Afghanistan investigates ban on girls' singing

The education ministry is probing a Kabul directive banning older girls from singing at public events.

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Kenya withdraws from ICJ case over Somalia sea border at last minute

Hearings at the world court over the maritime dispute are due to start on Monday.

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Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'

The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?

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Covid-19: Ireland suspends use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

The minister for health says it is precautionary after reports of serious blood clotting events in Norway.

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Covid-19: British Airways plans app-based travel pass

People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.

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North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts

The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say.

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US immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge

US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children.

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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The algorithm for the perfect biryani

A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

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Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'

Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government.

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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.

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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66

Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.

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Live music is back... behind a New York shop window

Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?

Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.

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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.

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Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets

An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.

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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers

Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.

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When will I be able to see my mum?

Mother's Day is hard if your mother is overseas and you don't know when you'll be able to travel again.

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Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters

Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle's windows.

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Breonna Taylor: Protest to mark anniversary of police killing

The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago.

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Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching

The disappearance and death of a young woman in London prompts anger and calls for change.

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Russia opposition: Moscow police raid election forum

Officers raided the opposition conference only minutes after it began at a hotel on Saturday.

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Covid: Jordan's health minister quits over hospital oxygen deaths

The country's health minister has resigned after six Covid patients died due to an oxygen shortage.

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Sri Lanka to ban burka and other face coverings

The measure is needed on security grounds, officials say two years after the Easter Sunday attacks.

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Security forces fire at protesters in Myanmar

Myanmar has "all the hallmarks of a civil war... but only one side is armed", says Jonathan Head.

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US announcer uses racist slur as basketball players kneel for anthem

Announcer Matt Rowan blamed his "horrible statements" on sugar spikes from his diabetes.

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ICYMI: Faceplanting albatross and cat rescues itself

An albatross faceplant, a cat rescuing itself after getting stuck in a tree and other stories you may have missed.

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Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?

A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits.

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Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid

The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga.

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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony

Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus-dominated César Awards.

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Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia

The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022.

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Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing

All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March.

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