Chinese researchers unveil an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human. image copyrightKai Geng Chinese researchers have unveiled an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human. The team has claimed it is our closest evolutionary
The Bishop of Leeds apologises to men sexually abused as boys at a Catholic seminary in Yorkshire. image copyrightBede Mullen/Mark Murray Men who were sexually abused as boys at a training school for Roman Catholic priests have welcomed a bishop’s “momentous” apology. The group were
The Parole Board will be asked to look again at its decision to free child killer Colin Pitchfork. image copyrightPA Media The government will ask the Parole Board to look again at its decision to release a double child killer who was the first murderer
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. We’ll have another update for you tomorrow morning. The number of deaths related to Covid-19 has passed
An attempt to limit any further Covid restrictions is among a range of stories on the front pages. It says cabinet ministers are worried that Mr Johnson and the chancellor are on a collision course as the government faces huge bills for Covid recovery, the
All eyes might be on Euro 2020, but Tottenham’s managerial search is also serving up plenty of drama. Gennaro Gattuso was the latest name linked with the vacancy that has existed since Jose Mourinho was sacked on 19 April – but within a day the
Hardly any of the leopard coins from 1344 have survived, an expert says. image copyrightBritish Museum A “very rare” Edward III gold coin lost in the wake of the Black Death has been found by a metal detectorist. The 23-carat leopard was discovered with another
Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter. “There are 500,000 deaths, and unfortunately, it will continue to increase because it will take some time to increase vaccination coverage. Maybe this year will also be difficult because