Apocalyptic footage from Sunday afternoon shows the city of Hotan in western China being engulfed by the sweeping sandstorm, turning skies orange and blocking out the sun with thick dust. Via: Residents film apocalyptic footage of a monster sandstorm devouring a Chinese city in minutes
Oil money could be split between banks in different regions, opening way for ceasefireForces loyal to the Libyan warlord Gen Khalifa Haftar may be willing to end their blockade of the country’s oilfields, opening the way for a ceasefire, as a result of talks between the UN, US, France and Read more
The UK death toll from coronavirus has risen to 43,575 the government said on Monday. Via: UK coronavirus deaths rise by 25 to 43,575
Stephen Cottrell failed to ensure disclosure was properly documented and action takenThe incoming archbishop of York has apologised for failing to take proper action relating to allegations of domestic abuse by a priest which were disclosed to him 10 years ago.Stephen Cottrell, who will be confirmed as the Church of Read more
Boris Johnson previously suggested July as a cutoff; Scotland records fourth day without a Covid-19 death; parents in England face fines if they refuse to send children back to school in September 2.44pm BST NHS England has recorded a further 19 coronavirus hospital deaths in England, taking the total to Read more
French president announces measures following ‘green wave’ in local electionsEmmanuel Macron has promised an extra €15bn (£13m) for measures to combat the climate crisis over the next two years and a referendum on whether to introduce the crime of “ecocide” for harming the environment.The measures were announced just hours after Read more
Follow all the latest developments Via: Boris Johnson news – live: Keir Starmer condemns top civil servant's exit as PM dismisses claims replacement must be Brexiteer
Woman tried to separate swans because she thought they were fighting, witnesses say Via: Police and RSPCA appeal for information over video of woman 'kicking swan' and intervening onlooker pushed into canal
Lack of data threatens fresh embarrassment for No 10 – after criticism that delays are undermining the test-and-trace system Via: Coronavirus: Government can't say how many test results are coming back within 24 hours – one day before deadline
Exclusive: Almost one in seven doctors tell BMA they are planning to leave NHS when normal services resume Via: Coronavirus: NHS facing shortage of doctors before second wave arrives as thousands set to quit, warns medics union