'Ground-breaking' unmanned combat aircraft project in Northern Ireland
More than 100 jobs will be supported by production of a new unmanned combat aircraft in Northern Ireland. Work on the aircraft, nicknamed the “loyal wingman”, is set to begin…
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Vaccine programme continues to expand with 32 new centres across England
More than 30 new vaccination centres are due to open in England this week as the drive continues to protect the population against COVID-19. The 32 centres include the Black…
Is Trump's impeachment trial worth the trouble if it's likely to renew rancour and division?
The starting gun for Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is fired today with the Article Of Impeachment sent to the US Senate. Republicans and Democrats have agreed on the start…
Boohoo Group set to acquire collapsed Debenhams department store chain
Online fashion retailer Boohoo Group is set to acquire troubled department store chain Debenhams. The cut-price deal will result in the closure of Debenhams’ remaining stores, according to a report…
Winter tightens its grip on the UK: More sub-zero temperatures and treacherous conditions
The icy weather is not over yet, with Britain warned to expect sub-zero temperatures and treacherous conditions in the early days of this week. It comes after a Sunday during…
Into The Grey Zone: Hostile states and criminals using 'huge amount of innovation'
Hostile states and criminals are displaying a “huge amount of innovation” when using information as a weapon to cause harm, a senior British security official has said. Paul Chichester, director…
Biden set to reimpose travel ban on UK and EU over fears of new COVID variants
US President Joe Biden will reimpose a number of travel bans that were repealed by his predecessor. Mr Biden is also set to ban arrivals from South Africa, apparently over…
'It's a bit heart-breaking… people telling you, to your face, that this is not real': The harrowing reality of a COVID ward
“We just all hope that we will live, and come out of it,” says Tony Brown, a 73-year-old lorry driver, clinging to life in Barnet Hospital. He spoke for every…
Pressure grows on PM to reopen schools amid warning children are pandemic's 'forgotten victims'
The prime minister and education secretary are coming under increasing pressure to reopen schools. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is expected to confirm this week that there will be no return…
Dr. Birx ‘Always’ Considered Quitting Trump’s COVID-19 Task Force
“I mean, why would you want to put yourself through that every day?” she asked herself.