Hot air balloon crash kills five in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Five people have been killed after a hot air balloon hit a power line in Albuquerque, New Mexico, early on Saturday morning.

UK health secretary quits after Covid breach

Matt Hancock has resigned as health secretary after he breached social distancing guidance by kissing a colleague.

Hancock's kiss undermines him, say Covid families

Matt Hancock's breach of social distancing guidance when he kissed an aide could damage government messaging on fighting the virus, families of Covid victims have warned.

Vollering claims La Course victory in thrilling finish

Dutch rider Demi Vollering produced a superb sprint to claim her first La Course title in a thrilling finish in Landerneau.

Ringo Starr drops trademark fight over Ring O sex toys

Sir Ringo Starr has dropped his legal case against the makers of a sex toy called a Ring O. The Beatles drummer challenged the Ring O trademark, saying it's too similar to his name and might cause confusion.

Injured Halep pulls out of Wimbledon

Defending women's champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a calf injury.

Casemiro scores late Brazil winner after controversial Firmino leveller against Colombia

Casemiro scored deep into stoppage time to give hosts Brazil a controversial win over Colombia in Copa America.

More than 2m in England may have had Long Covid

A survey of half a million adults in England suggests around two million people may have had some long-lasting symptoms after having coronavirus - sometimes known as "long Covid".

All Bumble staff given week off to de-stress

Bumble, the dating app where women are in charge of making the first move, has temporarily closed all of its offices this week to combat workplace stress.

Stuart MacGill: Ex-Australia cricketer says alleged kidnapping and assault has 'hurt his family'

ormer Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill has said his alleged kidnapping and assault has taken a major toll on his family.