Infections are already surging, and a relaxation of the rules over Christmas will not help contain the spread. Sean O’Grady asks whether it’s time for Starmer to take a firmer stance on calls to keep restrictions in place
Stray slightly from tradition with your decorations this year and opt for a flowery festive spray
From a copper, plum and gold bouquet to a magnolia eucalyptus bunch, enjoy colourful delights delivered to your door
Andrés Manuel López Obrador told the president-elect to stay out of his country’s internal affairs and they would stand between Latin American migrants and the US border
Editorial: Ministers and scientists urge the public to err on the side of caution when meeting family this festive season. As Chris Whitty points out, just because you can hug Granny doesn’t mean you should
The grisly incident happened in the Central Mexican state of Guanajuato.
Dr Fauci says ‘overwhelming majority’ of Americans will need to take the vaccine
One person at base says alarm ‘made my heart skip a beat for a second’
After Brexit, slow growing UK needs to hitch up to some powerhouses of the future. India is therefore a prime target
‘A dark day for the LGBT+ community and a dark day for human rights,’ says Amnesty
A capsule containing samples from a distant asteroid has finally been opened by scientists.
‘Shocking’ findings suggest eating disorders ‘may be an even bigger issue than previously thought,’ says charity
'Truth be told I don't think POTUS has much to say about the final package,' former GOP Senate aide says
Plane Talk: RwandAir says there is no ‘walkaround’ at Brussels on the Heathrow-bound flight
Both teams are looking to bounce back from defeats with Nuno’s side losing to Aston Villa last time out and the Blues falling to Everton
The star shapes patches are dominating our Instagram feeds, so we set out to find if they made a difference to our skin
The last 10 years is a potent illustration of the major influence wielded by foreign states in countries where revolutions were meant to give power to the people
All the best dramas, comedies and reality specials you can catch on the air over the festive break
A scientist taking part in the World Health Organization’s mission track down the origins of the coronavirus says they plan to sift through samples and medical data from China to help determine where the bug came from
‘Jewel of biodiversity’ in natural oceanic basin formed during deglaciation of Kilimanjaro and Usambara mountains
If you’re not sure whether you believe the UK government has the right plan for tackling the virus, don’t worry, there are plenty of other examples of leaders doing a better job you can listen to instead
Extremist group suggested a ‘Proud Boy’ was inside the Trump administration, after officials denied claims leader Enrique Tarrio met president on a tour
Hospitals around the world have been using horticulture to treat mental health patients for decades
The Associated Press has named five Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year for 2020
Government’s 102 special advisers were paid total of £9.6m in the last financial year