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Dramatic flares as power surges through cables in winter storm

Dramatic flares as power surges through cables in winter storm

The footage was captured by Chris Fitzmorris in Kenner, Louisiana.

Dominic Raab joins allies in condemning arbitrary detention

Dominic Raab joins allies in condemning arbitrary detention

The UK has joined 55 countries in committing to enhance international cooperation to end the ‘cruel’ practice of arbitrary detention.

Former Love Island star would be ‘honoured’ to appear at No 10 press conference

Former Love Island star would be ‘honoured’ to appear at No 10 press conference

Boris Johnson said that it was ‘very valid’ to have a specialist provide information about the impact that the pandemic was having on mental health.

PM suggests rapid testing will be used over ‘vaccine passports’

PM suggests rapid testing will be used over ‘vaccine passports’

The Prime Minister said rapid tests would help ‘the toughest nuts to crack’ including nightclubs and some theatres.

Temperatures set to soar as high as 15C

Temperatures set to soar as high as 15C

Any snow will be limited to the Scottish mountains and is unlikely to reach other parts of the UK.

Protocol challenges a ‘two way street’

Protocol challenges a ‘two way street’

Maros Sefcovic said the EU is ‘always ready to deliver’ on its commitments surrounding the post-Brexit arrangements to avoid a hard border.

Country must battle ‘dual epidemic of coronavirus and disinformation’

Country must battle ‘dual epidemic of coronavirus and disinformation’

Sir Simon said there is a “pandemic of disinformation” as he was asked about vaccine hesitancy among some ethnic minority groups.

Traveller ‘feeling sad’ after entering quarantine hotel

Traveller ‘feeling sad’ after entering quarantine hotel

Roger Goncalves, who lives in London, entered the Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel near Heathrow Airport on Monday.

Harry and Meghan to tell all in TV chat with Oprah

Harry and Meghan to tell all in TV chat with Oprah

Oprah With Meghan And Harry: A CBS Primetime Special – has been described as an ‘intimate conversation’ by the US television network.

Only a fifth of our service users have had vaccine, says home care provider

Only a fifth of our service users have had vaccine, says home care provider

Cera said it fears the group could be forgotten as the vaccine rollout progresses to younger groups.

PM wants ‘irreversible’ lockdown easing, but cannot guarantee it’s the last

PM wants ‘irreversible’ lockdown easing, but cannot guarantee it’s the last

The Prime Minister welcomed an ‘unprecedented national achievement’ of vaccinating 15 million of the most vulnerable people in the UK.

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine given green light for global rollout by WHO

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine given green light for global rollout by WHO

The vaccine has been listed for emergency use after being assessed for quality, safety and efficacy.

High Court judge ponders awarding of contract to friends of Dominic Cummings

High Court judge ponders awarding of contract to friends of Dominic Cummings

Campaigners took legal action against the Cabinet Office over the decision to pay more than £500,000 of taxpayers’ money to Public First.

UK needs competition rules for the digital age – report

UK needs competition rules for the digital age – report

Many digital services are free, making it difficult for customers to compare what they are paying for them

New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs – study

New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs – study

In most amputations, muscle pairs that control the affected joints, such as elbows or ankles, are severed.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

Williamson warns of ‘chilling effect’ on campuses as he unveils free speech plan

Williamson warns of ‘chilling effect’ on campuses as he unveils free speech plan

The University and College Union has accused ministers of fighting ‘phantom threats’ to free speech.

‘You’ve spoiled the party’, police told as they raid lockdown birthday bash

‘You’ve spoiled the party’, police told as they raid lockdown birthday bash

Around 40 people had gathered for a birthday party at the flat in Beetham Tower in Manchester city centre

Tributes paid to Sir William Macpherson, judge in Stephen Lawrence inquiry

Tributes paid to Sir William Macpherson, judge in Stephen Lawrence inquiry

Sir William served in the military and then the legal profession.

Hotel quarantine guests complain about ‘crazy’ cost

Hotel quarantine guests complain about ‘crazy’ cost

The Government’s quarantine hotel policy came into force on Monday.

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