Sajid Javid has urged the British public to "play your part" and get a COVID booster vaccine - warning that the UK is "once again in a race between the vaccine and the virus".

Nursing leaders have expressed fears about the "scale and pace" of the booster programme, given that the NHS is "already beyond full stretch".

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said he was forced to moonlight as a taxi driver due to the economic crisis caused by the collapse of the Soviet Union three decades ago.

Thousands of people have gathered to pay tribute to Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez, who has died at the age of 81.

In February 2005, Eddie Moss was one of the most successful Michael Jackson impersonators in the world when his life, and career, were turned upside down.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to respond to allegations he broke COVID rules by hosting a festive quiz at Downing Street while restrictions were in force.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for coronavirus amid the growing prevalence of the Omicron variant in the country.

Officers investigating the disappearance of nursing assistant Petra Srncova have found a body in a park in south London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Sir Lewis Hamilton has been denied a record eighth F1 world title by rival Max Verstappen following late drama in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.