6 h. ago Myanmar military claims armed opposition groups used hospital hit by airstrike as base

Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged there was an airstrike on a general hospital in western Rakhine state, which a local rescuer and media reports said killed over 30 people, including patients, medical staff, and children

Events

6 h. ago Hundreds of kids in tears as Lapland flight to visit Santa axed on runway

Scots families - and 130 children - had boarded a Glasgow flight to Finland to enjoy a magical day of husky rides, snow mobiles and a special meeting with Santa.

Politics

20 h. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting says ‘terrifying’ virus surge and doctors’ strike could collapse NHS

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Events

23 h. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting ‘genuinely fearful’ of NHS collapse as virus surges ahead of doctors’ strike

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Science

24 h. ago ‘Time running out’ to get flu jab before Christmas, UK medical chief warns

The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

Events

25 h. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting ‘can’t guarantee patients’ safety’ if doctors strike during virus wave

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Science

26 h. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting warns NHS facing challenge ‘unlike any other since pandemic’ as cases surge

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Events

26 h. ago Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge

Children know more about the animal kingdom than their parents, according to research.

Society

26 h. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting warns NHS facing challenge ‘like any other since pandemic’ as cases surge

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Events

31 h. ago NHS braces for worst winter flu crisis ever as hospital cases surge 55% in a week – latest

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Sport

38 h. ago Hospital flu cases jump 55% in a week as NHS braces for ‘worst

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Sport

40 h. ago Doctors would be 'irresponsible' to strike while NHS is battered by record levels of super

The PM urged medics to call off their walkout as health leaders warned the 'double-whammy' of flu and industrial action left them facing a 'worst case scenario' in the run-up to Christmas.

Events

40 h. ago H3N2 'super flu' cases mapped as people most at risk identified

A map reveals NHS hospitals with the highest flu cases as a record-breaking outbreak sweeps across the country

Events

43 h. ago Last chance to be vaccinated against flu in time for Christmas, UKHSA warns Britons

The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

Events

44 h. ago Scots children's hospital hit by record flu admissions amid huge rise in cases

Parents are being encouraged to get their children vaccinated to help prevent further hospitalisations.

Events

47 h. ago NHS issues mask warning for Scots in two areas as flu cases continue to climb

The NHS is taking extra measures to keep Scots safe as flu cases are expected to hit record numbers this year.

Events

48 h. ago Superflu triggers 'worst case scenario' for ailing NHS as hospitalisations quadruple in worst

Surveillance programmes that monitor England's outbreak suggest flu hospital admissions are up 55 per cent on last week alone.

Science

51 h. ago Cardiff hospital hit by sewage leaks as locals say 'heads must roll'

The problems have come to light just weeks after almost 300 doctors wrote to the health board saying morale was at an "all-time low" due to a wide range of problems at the hospital

Events

51 h. ago 'Risk' warning as record levels of people in hospital with flu

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued a warning

Events

65 h. ago Why we cannot abandon children who grew up in care when they begin journey into adulthood

Every young person deserves to grow into adulthood with the support of someone who’s there when they need them

Politics