Professional sport in England will be allowed to continue behind closed doors, despite a new national lockdown announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Festivals will need government assistance to get "back on their feet", says trade body UK Music.

Strict new Covid-19 restrictions come into force in Scotland, prohibiting people from leaving their homes.

The PM warns the "hardest weeks" are ahead as schools close and stay-at-home orders are issued.

The first cyclone of Australia’s season has been downgraded but continues to cause danger.

The results of Tuesday's Senate races will determine the balance of power in the upper chamber.

Reversing earlier assurances, authorities says tracing data can be used beyond Covid for criminal investigations.

A hearing will decide whether Khairi Saadallah was motivated by a religious or ideological cause.