<p>Boris Johnson has announced that England’s Covid restrictions could come to an end one month early. Boris Johnson told MPs on Wednesday, February 9, that the legal requirement to self-isolate for at least five days for anyone testing positive for a coronavirus infection could be scrapped a month earlier than expected in England. The move <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/boris-johnson-early-ending-covid-rules-very-brave-or-very-stupid-scientists-say/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Russia and Belarus are conducting 10 days of war games following fears they will invade Ukraine. Russian and Belarusian troops have begun 10 days of joint military drills amid tensions over a possible invasion of Ukraine, the BBC reports. Some 30,000 Russian troops are set to participate in the military drills with Belarusian soldiers, which <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/russia-begins-10-day-war-games-in-belarus-amid-ukraine-tensions/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Bob Saget’s cause of death has been confirmed as an accidental trauma to the head, the star’s family said in a statement. Saget was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, January 9. He was 65. In a statement following the completion of an autopsy that took place <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/bob-saget-died-after-hitting-his-head-family-says/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
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Nuvaxovid, a two-dose vaccine developed by Novavax has been found in clinical trials to be around 90% effective against Covid-19.
<p>The leader of IS has been killed during a raid by US Special Forces in Syria. Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was confirmed as one of 13 killed during a two-hour gun battle in the Syrian region of Idlib. During a press conference this afternoon, February 3, President Joe Biden confirmed that al-Qurayshi died after he <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/us-special-forces-kill-is-leader-in-syria-raid/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
Blockchain bridge Wormhole has revealed that it had more than $324 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen by hackers.
<p>Trigger warning: contains mentions of mental health conditions, self-harm and suicide. While being branded a ‘d*ckhead’ would be an insult for many, for Matty Dixon it was an indication that there was no reason he should have hidden his depression; after years of struggling, it was not something that needed to be kept secret. The <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/you-dckhead-was-former-rugby-players-favourite-response-when-revealing-depression/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>The RAF has confirmed that two fighter jets were scrambled earlier today to divert Russian Bear bombers away from UK airspace. The Typhoon fighters were launched from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland alongside a Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, against ‘unidentified aircraft’ approaching the UK area of interest, the RAF <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/raf-confirms-scrambled-fighter-jets-were-to-intercept-russian-bear-bombers/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>As allegations against Mason Greenwood continue to be investigated, football must make a change in how it responds to incidents of domestic violence involving its stars. For too long, serious allegations of violence and other misconduct against women have been swept under the carpet in order to protect the financial value that star athletes represent. <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/football-must-start-taking-domestic-violence-seriously/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
A doctor has warned of people 'playing with fire' by trying to purposely catch Omicron to gain immunity against the variant.
NASA's James Webb Telescope Reaches Final Destination
<p>Julian Assange has been given permission to appeal his extradition to the United States to the UK Supreme Court. The British High Court of Justice said Assange, 50, had the right to appeal his extradition to face espionage charges, however it denied him a direct appeal, meaning the decision will remain up to the Supreme <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/julian-assange-wins-first-stage-of-legal-battle-to-avoid-extradition-to-us/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>An investigation has been launched after a Conservative MP claimed she was told she had been sacked because of her ‘Muslimness’. Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, said she was told by a party whip that her faith had been ‘raised as an issue’ at a meeting in Downing Street after she was sacked as transport <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/investigation-launched-into-claims-conservative-mp-was-sacked-over-muslim-faith/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
A crash in the value of cryptocurrencies has wiped out more than $1 trillion in value.
<p>Brian Laundrie reportedly claimed responsibility for the death of Gabby Petito in a ‘suicide note’ found near his body, the FBI has said. The FBI said it has found Laundrie solely responsible for ‘the tragic death of Gabby Petito’, as the investigation, which has lasted four and a half months, is concluded. According to a <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/brian-laundrie-claims-responsibility-for-gabby-petitos-death-in-suicide-note-fbi-says/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Iconic singer Meat Loaf previously explained one of his most famous and misunderstood lyrics. It was confirmed today that Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74, with tributes pouring in for the legendary singer who sold over 100 million albums worldwide. His epic rock tracks, often penned by Jim Steinman, have given fans <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/music/what-meat-loaf-meant-when-he-said-he-wont-do-that/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Michael Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, has passed away aged 74. The iconic actor and singer passed away on Thursday night, January 20, with his wife Deborah by his side. News of his death was confirmed with a statement posted on Facebook which described Meat Loaf as ‘incomparable’ and assured he had his <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/music/meat-loaf-has-died-aged-74/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
As calls for Boris Johnson to resign grow, here's how MPs might decided on a new leader.
<p>A Premier League footballer has had his bail extended for a third time as police continue to investigate allegations of child sex offences. The footballer, who cannot be publicly named for legal reasons but is known to play for Everton, was arrested in July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences and bailed shortly after <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/sport/premier-league-footballer-arrested-on-alleged-child-sex-offences-has-bail-extended/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
Motorists are being warned about new VED tax rates coming into effect in 2022.
The UK Health and Security Agency has warned Brits about the cold temperatures over the coming days.
The shark was spotted prowling in Cape Town, South Africa, where a man was killed 10 years ago.
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Kefir lives in Russia and is still considered a kitten - and he's expected to get even bigger.