UK, US and Australia launch pact to counter China

Shabana Mahmood says the task of rebuilding the justice system has been made harder by the disorder.

His wife said she issued a statement “primarily out of concern for his mental well-being”.

Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter.

The peer says she was “honest” with the government over contracts for personal protective equipment.

Foreign policy experts said the approach may be calculated to avoid escalating a conflict with Iran.

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.

Boris Johnson wins a House of Commons vote on his plan to increase National Insurance tax.