Boris Johnson is heading for a COVID showdown with MPs amid a backlash over a six-week wait for the ending of self-isolation rules.

Health secretary Sajid Javid warned that infections could rise to more than 100,000 cases a day in August after the UK relaxes COVID restrictions.

One of Hindi cinema's greatest actors, Dilip Kumar, has died at the age of 98.

Humans seem hardwired to see faces in everyday objects like clouds, the moon, and tree trunks - some have even seen an imagined Jesus in cheese on toast.

A Dutch crime journalist is fighting for his life after being shot in Amsterdam, the city's mayor has said.

Business leaders have been told they "can't have it both ways", as the government faces criticism over its decision to delay the changing of self-isolation rules until 16 August.

Everyone seems to know the score, they've seen it all before...

Raheem Sterling has been England's standout player, and Harry Kane is back among the goals with the Golden Boot in sight.

England fans are hours away from the team's Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark, with 60,000 fans set to provide an electric atmosphere as they aim for their first major final since 1966.

A German girl pictured crying at Wembley after her team's loss to England has asked for the £36,000 donated by well-wishers to go to UNICEF.