Exclusive ONS data reveals Wales's population fell for the first time since the 1850s, while England's West Midlands became the fastest-growing region outside London, signalling a major post-pandemic demographic shift.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law reinstating mandatory Covid-19 supplemental paid sick leave for employees, providing financial protection for those infected.
US scientists confirm the emergence of a hybrid COVID-19 variant, combining Delta and Omicron strains. Learn about its discovery, potential impact, and the global response.
The first confirmed case of the new Omicron Covid variant has been identified in the United States, detected in a vaccinated traveller returning to California from South Africa. Health officials urge booster jabs and increased vigilance as scientists race
A US man is diagnosed with the medieval plague, as harrowing new CGI simulation reveals the gruesome biological reality of the Black Death in the human body. Health officials on high alert.
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a scathing viral critique of the UK government's pandemic response, comparing their reluctance to reopen to defunct retail giants. His sharp commentary ignites a transatlantic debate on economic recovery and publi
Exclusive: Dr Nick Coatsworth, Australia's former Deputy Chief Medical Officer during the pandemic, makes shock move into politics by joining the Liberal Party, signalling a major coup for the opposition.
Major outbreak in Moscow healthcare facilities forces isolation of medical staff and patients. Health officials confirm surge in cases as Russia battles new wave.
EXCLUSIVE: UK health officials sound alarm as COVID-19 infections hit highest level since February. Latest data reveals worrying surge with one in 24 people now infected. Experts warn of challenging winter ahead.
In an extraordinary tale of survival, a UK father wakes from a three-month Covid-induced coma to finally meet his newborn son, defying all medical odds in a heartwarming family reunion.
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit challenging North Carolina's COVID-19 safety measures, marking a significant victory for Governor Roy Cooper and state public health authority.
A damning report forces the UK government to abandon its flawed COVID recovery strategy, exposing a 'lack of clarity' and 'insufficient' cross-department coordination in Whitehall.
A damning congressional report uncovers how Trump appointees deliberately obstructed the incoming Biden administration's access to vital pandemic response data, potentially hampering the early Covid-19 fight.
Health officials issue a stark warning as the highly transmissible KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, a descendant of the JN.1 Omicron strain, is detected and spreading across five UK regions. Experts advise on symptoms and protection.
The 2024 GCSE results are in, revealing a significant drop in top grades as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards. Discover the national trends, subject performances, and reactions from education leaders.
New GCSE results reveal how Michael Gove's controversial resit policy has created a 'broken system' of educational inequality, with disadvantaged students bearing the brunt of persistent failure rates in English and maths.
New UK research shows COVID-19 causes significant vascular damage in women, equivalent to two decades of ageing. Experts warn of long-term cardiovascular risks.
Exclusive: New data reveals a sharp rise in UK COVID-19 hospital admissions and cases, driven by the FLiRT variants, putting fresh strain on NHS services ahead of winter.
In a stunning political revelation, Steve Bannon admits to a covert social media operation masterminded by California Governor Gavin Newsom, designed to troll and undermine Donald Trump, exposing the dark arts of digital campaigning.
Exclusive analysis of the 2024 GCSE results reveals a continued fall in top grades across England as grading aligns with 2019 standards, with significant regional disparities and a growing attainment gap.
An explosive investigation reveals how pharmaceutical giant Novartis leveraged a WHO-led initiative to push its expensive cancer drug in Nigeria and Kenya, raising serious ethical concerns about Big Pharma's role in public health.
Exclusive: Leading health experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveal the devastating and long-term impact of the pandemic on London's children, from mental wellbeing to physical health and development.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.
Scientists are now tracking the next global pandemic by analysing wastewater from aeroplane toilets, a breakthrough in early detection of superbugs and viruses.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance, aligning with the CDC, stating that healthy children may no longer need routine COVID-19 vaccinations.
Scientists uncover alarming evidence that COVID-19 could trigger premature brain aging, raising concerns about long-term cognitive effects.
Australia's national airline Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine for unlawfully dismissing workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Discover the full story behind this controversial decision.
Australia's Federal Court has ordered Qantas to pay a record penalty for unlawfully terminating nearly 1,700 ground staff during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Australia's flagship airline Qantas has been ordered to pay a staggering £90 million penalty after unlawfully terminating 1,700 ground staff during the COVID-19 crisis.
New data reveals that thousands of Americans remain out of work due to lingering effects of COVID-19, with long-term symptoms disrupting careers and livelihoods.