Coronavirus variant fear sparks Africa travel curbs

Increasing numbers of infections are likely to be caused by the so-called Indian, or Delta, variant.

The EU is reportedly preparing fresh sanctions over an escalating migrant crisis at Belarus’s border.

Chelsea win the Champions League for second time after beating Manchester City in a thrilling final in Porto.

Military drivers will be trained up as a precaution, after days of long queues and pump closures.

But government scientific advisers also say “light” restrictions could curb infections in England.