CHINA’S gung ho approach to biolab safety means the theory that Covid came from one in Wuhan is no shock. The country has seen at major leaks from labs in the past, while the poor protection given to staff has increased the risk. ? Read our coronavirus live blog for the […]

A TERRORIST who said he'd swim the English Channel to join ISIS could be freed and back on to the streets next month. Zakariya Ashiq, 25, had moaned that living in the UK was worse than being a "slave" and a "pig". The jihadi was jailed for six years in […]

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Tourism in Cyprus got a shot in the arm Tuesday after Europe’s environmental watchdog ranked the country first among the European Union’s 27 nations for having the cleanest swimming waters. According to the European Environment Agency’s rankings for the 2020 swim season, Cyprus received a perfect score […]

ROSS Kemp is raising a glass to the valiant volunteers who have stepped forward to help Britain through the pandemic.  After a year of witnessing the dedication of selfless members of the public – including our amazing Jabs Army recruits – the former Eastenders star swapped the Queen Vic for […]

NATO squares up to Russia: Britain’s £3bn aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth leads war games with US and 11 other nations off Portugal as they practise deploying to the Black Sea – days before Biden meets Putin HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by ships from Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey […]

Met Police chief Cressida Dick calls for law change to allow force to favour ethnic minority recruits – as report reveals UK officers have been accused of racism 7,800 times in last five years Cressida Dick hopes the move will help officers gain the confidence of minorities Some 20,000 police […]

BRITISH men are more concerned about heartbreak than heart heath – and will stop dating to avoid upset, according to research. A study of 2,000 men aged 25-40 found 71 per cent believe love, romance and companionship are the key to a healthy heart.  But sadly, the average millennial male […]

A CHINESE lab at the centre of the Covid leak allegations repeatedly blocked access to the US diplomats who requested a visit, diplomatic cables reveal. The Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) on at least two occasions rebuffed overtures from the US Consul General for a visit just months before diplomats […]

BRITS will bask in 25C sunshine today after a scorching bank holiday – and it's going to get even hotter tomorrow. The mercury soared to 25.1C yesterday afternoon, making it the hottest day of the year so far, and forecasters say even warmer temperatures are on the way. ? Read […]

TWO serving members of the British Army have today been charged with conspiracy to sell or transfer ammunition and firearms offences. Kirtland Gill, 40, and Rajon Graham, 32, both of Berkshire, were charged following an investigation by the Met's Flying Squad. They have both have been bailed to appear at […]