Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel.

Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital.

Several European nations as well as Canada and Japan detect the variant first reported in the UK.

Lewis Hamilton tells the Today programme that the Black Lives Matter movement helped drive him on to his seventh world title.

South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Leicester twice come from behind to deny Manchester United a record-equalling 11th straight away win in the Premier League.

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.

Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day

Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city.

Aston Villa's run of good form continues as they beat Crystal Palace despite playing for more than 45 minutes with 10 men after Tyrone Mings' sending off.

The UK's chief Brexit negotiator says the new trade agreement with the EU is "one of the biggest ever".

The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals.

Arsenal beat Chelsea to end a seven-game winless run in the Premier League and ease the pressure on boss Mikel Arteta.

These are the most important aspects of the UK-EU deal, and what they mean for people's lives and businesses.

Millions of Americans temporarily lose unemployment benefits after the deadline for signing passes.

Manchester City comfortably see off Newcastle United to climb up to fifth in the Premier League table.

Everton move up to second in the Premier League after edging a tight contest against Sheffield United at rain-lashed Bramall Lane.

Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines.

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

A warning for snow and ice is in place for Northern Ireland and parts of England, Wales and Scotland.

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.