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The Duke of Sussex has called on pharmaceutical companies to waive their intellectual property rights on Covid vaccines as he said the pandemic was becoming a “human rights crisis”. Harry and Meghan took to the stage in New York as part of Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event calling on leaders to to adopt a vaccine equity policy. Performers including Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Lizzo were also part of the […]

Netflix has offered a first glimpse of the new series of its hit show Bridgerton. A clip from the second series of the drama was shared on social media on Saturday. It introduced viewers to new character Kate Sharma, who is played by Sex Education star Simone Ashley. The trailer showed her character having a fiery exchange with Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey, as they discuss his tastes in […]

Teesside Airport’s runway is closed after an incident involving a light aircraft left three people in hospital. The airport said in a statement on Twitter that the incident occurred at 9.39am on Saturday and the pilot and two passengers on board needed emergency care. It said its runway would remain closed “until further notice” while an investigation is carried out. Rob Cherrie, general manager at County Durham and Darlington Fire […]

The prospect of a temporary visa scheme to fix the lorry driver shortage has been met with both frustration and relief by industry figures and opposition politicians. With an announcement expected over the weekend, Downing Street sources said the scheme, which reports suggest will temporarily lift visa restrictions for foreign drivers, is to be a “short-term solution” to ease pressure on deliveries in the run-up to Christmas. The Financial Times […]

Lando Norris claimed a scintillating pole position for the Russian Grand Prix. The 21-year-old British driver took advantage of the wet-dry conditions at Sochi’s rain-hit Olympic Park to put his McLaren at the front of the grid ahead of Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. George Russell took a brilliant third with Lewis Hamilton only fourth. Hamilton appeared on course to cruise to his 101st pole but a late switch to dry […]

The Duke of Cambridge will be hosting a new television show about the environment featuring pioneers who have been recognised for finding innovative solutions to the most pressing climate issues. In a trailer introducing the BBC documentary, The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet, Prince William tells viewers “this is a moment for hope, not fear”. The Queen’s eldest grandson will speak with winners of The Earthshot Prize, a global competition […]

Sir Keir Starmer’s bid to reform Labour’s leadership election rules appeared “dead” on Saturday as his deputy confirmed his electoral college proposal will not be put to the party’s autumn conference. In a proposal that had divided the party and sparked talk of a “civil war” with the left in the build-up to its Brighton conference, the Labour leader was understood to be pushing to scrap the system which was […]

Brighton boss Graham Potter believes Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha is among the most threatening frontmen in the Premier League. Albion head to Selhurst Park on Monday evening with Potter seeking a first win over his club’s fiercest rivals at the fifth time of asking. Eagles forward Zaha has scored seven goals in 13 career appearances against the Seagulls, including in each of the two previous corresponding fixtures in south […]

The president of the AA says panic-buying rather than supply chain issues is driving the shortage of fuel at some petrol stations. Edmund King said the problem should pass in a matter of days if drivers just stick to filling up when they need it, adding “there is plenty of fuel at source”. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Mr King said shortage of lorry drivers had only been a “localised problem” […]