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Boris Johnson is set to announce a delay of four weeks in lifting lockdown restrictions in England, as fears are expressed about the "devastating" impact the postponement of Freedom Day will have on businesses.

The theory that Martin Bashir was rehired by the BBC to cover up events surrounding his Panorama interview with Princess Diana is "completely unfounded", a review has found - but those involved in his recruitment did have some awareness of the controversy.

The risk of being hospitalised with the Delta (Indian) variant of coronavirus is around double that of the Alpha (Kent) strain, but two vaccine doses still provide strong protection against it, new data suggests.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has denied claims his country is waging a cyber war against the United States.

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with Heathrow Airport in west London hitting 28.6C (83.48F).

Five teenagers have appeared in court over the robbery and murder of a 26-year-old man in South Wales.

A Conservative MP who has apologised in the Commons for acting in "threatening and intimidating" manner towards parliamentary committee staff said he was under "great pressure" at the time - in part because he is so tall.

A self-portrait caricature drawing by Kurt Cobain has sold at auction for more than $281,000 (£199,000).

A police officer has described the moment he was shot three times in the face by a man he was trying to arrest. 

Novavax has said its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in protecting against "moderate and severe disease" following its phase three trial results.