The incident led to panic among locals within a three-kilometre radius.

Douglas Moore, who also has a lung condition, received a round of applause as he was discharged from Kettering General Hospital.

The Prime Minister was welcomed to the abbey by the Dean of Westminster, and lit a candle on the eve on the 75th anniversary of the Allied v

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw revealed the losses ahead of VE Day on Friday.

Hospices are set to receive weekly supplies of critical personal protective equipment from the government.

Warm sunny spells and scattered showers today and tomorrow.

It is rare for the Queen to give a national televised addressed so it is a measure of the times we are living through, writes Chris Ship.

The men ranged in age from 96 to 100.

Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75.

The American singer and songwriter was best known for tracks such as Tutti Fruiti, Long Tall Sally and Rip It Up.

Officials have urged Britons to follow lockdown rules during the sunny weekend.

Donald Trump's announcement to extend coronavirus controls came as his infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci predicted up to 200,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus.

The Philippine President's anti-drug campaign has resulted in thousands of extra-judicial killings. He's now turned his attention to the coronavirus pandemic.

At 8pm, applause rings out from our neighbours' balconies, punctuating the night. It's a new tradition, but when the applause dies down, the jarring reality of our situation is brought home.

The urgent intervention was sought after appeal courts twice ruled that special coronavirus laws meant only women who might not be able to receive an abortion before the state's 22-week limit could receive a waiver.

While Trump's criticism of the WHO is being shared by others, US allies disagreed with a suspension of payments.

As winter fades and spring breaks over Sweden, a high-stakes experiment in self-responsibility is underway.

Four well-designed products that are certified to save a significant amount of water—without sacrificing water pressure.

Investigators will use the money to pinpoint the optimal amount of exercise needed after joint injury to reduce inflammation, speed healing, and minimize osteoarthritis.
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WALES are celebrating a dream, topping Group B after a Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey inspired win over Russia as England faltered against Slovakia.

A new union-released report accuses Qantas of downplaying the risks of coronavirus before an outbreak at Adelaide Airport — but the airline has denied any wrongdoing.

The message from a large proportion of the population who want to get back to business is 'tighten the borders and re-open South Australia', even if the rest of the country remains in lockdown.

Up to 10 patrons will be allowed in pubs, restaurants and cafes in a week's time, in the first step of a gradual unwinding of coronavirus contact restrictions across Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces.

International travel remains on hold for "the foreseeable future" as the Government announces plans to open up local, regional and interstate travel.

Stage three of National Cabinet's plan for lifting restrictions includes allowing interstate travel, but Scott Morrison says that's still some time away.

A member of US Vice-President Mike Pence's team tests positive for COVID-19, but Donald Trump says it shows the whole concept of testing isn't necessarily great.

Queensland's Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad announces she is standing aside from her ministerial role as the state's corruption watchdog launches an investigation into the selection process of a school principal.

Venezuela's Chief Prosecutor Tarek Saab requests the detention and extradition of US military veteran Jordan Goudreau and two Venezuelans accused of involvement in a failed armed incursion earlier this week.

A new report has found climate change is having some unexpected consequences for people living in the Asia Pacific region.