A highly transmissible flu strain, Super-K, has infected thousands in Australia. Health authorities confirm the vaccine remains effective against severe illness. Learn the key facts and vaccination advice.
Flu hospitalisations in London have fallen to 424 beds a day, lower than last year. NHS officials credit vaccination efforts but warn of winter pressures. See the data and interactive map.
Health experts warn of four major disease threats in 2026, including a resurgent Victorian-era illness and a new Mpox strain, amid falling vaccination rates. Learn the risks and how to stay protected.
Three unidentified bodies found in London over decades all had names as clues. Investigators reveal why cases of 'Patrick Jones' and others remain frustratingly unsolved. Can you help?
US flu cases jumped 25% in a week in December, after a severe season with over 3,100 deaths. Experts urge vaccination despite concerns over new variant and reduced CDC campaign.
A countdown of London's most absurd criminal blunders from 2025, featuring a public sex doll mishap, a £24k wine heist, and a fraudster using a James Bond alias. Read the full stories here.
A landmark year for climate justice saw courts worldwide force governments and corporations to act. Explore the 13 key legal wins that scrapped coal plants, halted oil fields, and ended false green claims.
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
CDC officials urge immediate flu vaccination after a record 288 child deaths last season. A concerning new H3N2 variant is circulating, and antiviral use is declining.
Flu admissions in England have surged by 18% to a record high for the season, with the NHS on 'high alert' as industrial action continues. Health chiefs urge the public to seek care when needed.
NHS data reveals flu hospitalisations in England have risen to a record 3,140 patients daily, with 128 in critical care. Norovirus cases also climb. Get the latest winter health figures.
NHS England chief says flu may be 'starting to settle' in parts of the UK, but experts warn of thousands of potential deaths. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out national mask mandate for now.
The WHO reports an intense, early flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower severe illness risk as healthcare systems face pressure.
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
Resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to NHS services during a record flu season. Health leaders warn of severe delays.
A pioneering Y-STR DNA profiling tool is being rolled out nationwide, potentially increasing sex offender identification by over 20% and allowing police to reinvestigate historic cases. Read the full strategy.
US Representative Ilhan Omar calls Donald Trump's tirade against Minnesota's Somali community 'completely disgusting' and warns of dangerous consequences. Read the full story.
The NHS is battling a record flu wave this winter, driven by the H3N2 K variant. Learn about the symptoms, vaccine effectiveness, and which groups are most at risk.
A new analysis exposes critical gaps in UK migration statistics, hindering debate on human rights laws and asylum policy. Discover the key findings and political reactions.
Flu hospital admissions in England hit a record high, surging 56% compared to last year. Health officials warn of an 'unprecedented wave'. Find out who is eligible for a free NHS flu jab and where to get it.
NHS data shows a sharp 56% rise in flu patients compared to 2024, with 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Norovirus cases are lower. Read the full winter health update.
UK justice system faces record 78,000 case backlog as radical plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes spark legal backlash. Will this destroy British justice?
The Crown Prosecution Service unveils a five-year plan to improve casework and recognise the full spectrum of abuse in crimes against women and girls. Discover how new training aims to transform prosecutions.
A federal judge dismissed criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full legal analysis.
A US judge has thrown out criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and NY attorney general Letitia James, citing unlawful prosecutor appointment. Discover the legal implications.
Federal judge dismisses criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the latest US political developments.
Washington man dies from H5N5 bird flu strain never before seen in humans. Health officials confirm low public risk. Learn symptoms and prevention measures.
UK poultry producers face a severe bird flu season, leading to tight supplies of Christmas turkeys, chickens, and ducks. Discover the impact on festive availability and prices.
A Washington state man becomes first known human to die from rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirm low public risk and no human transmission.
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles while government claims it's necessary.