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A network of salty ponds may be gurgling beneath Mars's South Pole alongside a large underground lake, raising the prospect of tiny, swimming Martian life.

A so-called “super-enzyme” that eats plastic could be “a significant leap forward” in finding solutions to tackle the pollution crisis, scientists hope.

A so-called “super-enzyme” that eats plastic could be “a significant leap forward” in finding solutions to tackle the pollution crisis, scientists hope.

A network of salty ponds may be gurgling beneath Mars's South Pole alongside a large underground lake, raising the prospect of tiny, swimming Martian life.

A network of salty ponds may be gurgling beneath Mars's South Pole alongside a large underground lake, raising the prospect of tiny, swimming Martian life.

The World Health Organisation has announced it and leading partners have agreed to a plan to roll out 120 million rapid-diagnostic tests for coronavirus to help lower and middle-income countries...

The World Health Organisation has announced it and leading partners have agreed to a plan to roll out 120 million rapid-diagnostic tests for coronavirus to help lower and middle-income countries...

The lone detective charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has pleaded not guilty.

The lone detective charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has pleaded not guilty.

Startled cats, laughing horses and a dog with its nose in a biscuit jar are all vying for the top prize in a comedy photography competition.

Northern California's wine country is on fire again as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region, prompting evacuation orders involving more than 50,000 people.

A healthcare worker is pleading with the public to take precautions as he is grateful to be alive after being in a medically induced coma for two months after catching...

A healthcare worker is pleading with the public to take precautions as he is grateful to be alive after being in a medically induced coma for two months after catching...

A healthcare worker is pleading with the public to take precautions as he is grateful to be alive after being in a medically induced coma for two months after catching...

Tougher coronavirus restriction rules brought in on Monday failed to temper the excitement on the stock market with traders pushing prices up.

Tougher coronavirus restriction rules brought in on Monday failed to temper the excitement on the stock market with traders pushing prices up.

A safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine is the holy grail – but what are the chances of other breakthroughs emerging to reduce the odds of getting the virus?

A safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine is the holy grail – but what are the chances of other breakthroughs emerging to reduce the odds of getting the virus?

Polish leaders have rejected suggestions that LGBT people are deprived of any of their rights in the country.

Polish leaders have rejected suggestions that LGBT people are deprived of any of their rights in the country.

Spain's Supreme Court has effectively barred Catalonia's regional president from his office for refusing to remove a banner that called for the release of imprisoned separatist leaders and was displayed...

Ambassadors to Poland from some 50 countries and international organisations have expressed their support for the LGBT community in the country.

US President Donald Trump's campaign committee are trying to block North Carolina election officials from enforcing rule changes that could boost the number of ballots counted in the battleground state.

Visually impaired children in the UK will soon benefit from Lego Braille Bricks courtesy of Lego and the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

A dog has been rescued from a ledge in Cornwall after becoming immersed in deep sea foam.

Ambassadors to Poland from some 50 countries and international organisations have expressed their support for the LGBT community in the country.

Ambassadors to Poland from some 50 countries and international organisations have expressed their support for the LGBT community in the country.

Thousands of new Deliveroo riders will have taken to the streets to deliver food before the end of the year, the company has said, after demand soared for takeaways during...

A New York Times report that President Donald Trump paid just 750 dollars (£578) in federal income tax the year he entered the White House — and, thanks to colossal...

Clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh are continuing after hostilities broke out on Sunday.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has confirmed reports that German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited him in hospital.

Credit card providers' introductory 0% balance transfer periods are shrinking, in a blow to those looking to ease the cost of their debts.

The company behind the Daily Mirror and Daily Express is set to do much better than expected, less than three months after plans to lay off 550 staff emerged.

A rare Rolex watch once owned by a miner could fetch more than £200,000 when it goes under the hammer.

Spirits giant Diageo has lifted its trading forecasts after strong sales in the US drove a “good start” to the current financial year.

Northern Ireland has been chosen as one of the regions to take part in a major UK trial of a potential vaccine to help in the fight against Covid-19.

Northern Ireland has been chosen as one of the regions to take part in a major UK trial of a potential vaccine to help in the fight against Covid-19.

A New York Times report that President Donald Trump paid just 750 dollars (£578) in federal income tax the year he entered the White House — and, thanks to colossal...