Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells gives evidence at inquiry

The emergence of the Indian variant makes vaccinations “even more important”, Matt Hancock says.

Ukraine says 264 fighters – some badly wounded – have been taken from the Azovstal steelworks.

The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be “dead” if they held hostages.

Nine countries pause funding for UNRWA over allegations its staff were involved in the 7 October attacks.

At least 158 people have died in Spain’s worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.

She says that while all many people want is “a squeeze of the hand”, there is “hope in the...