In Brief

Investigation reveals that some major cities have no dedicated stations with front counter

Military chief says operating in area between peace and war could prevent all-out conflict

Spokesperson for jailed opposition leader claims human rights group was ‘fed crap’ by Russian sources

Dip caused by short-term supply issues to be offset by ‘bumper’ deliveries of Covid jabs

Daughters of assassinated civil rights leader demand reopening of investigation

Row over allegations of extremism in universities stokes growing culture war

Six-wheeled rover will collect samples and could pave way for humans on the planet

Princess Latifa tried to flee emirate in 2018 but now ‘fears for her life’ after being captured

Hundreds of students are sharing allegations implicating top educational establishment

Prepare for a summer of motoring freedom and fun with a new motorbike

UK launches study into pairing Oxford and Pfizer jabs to improve efficacy

Tony Danker says strategic response is needed to tackle ‘triple shock’ of Brexit, Covid and climate change

Investigation launched amid warnings that abusing system may harm ‘most vulnerable residents’

Bid to force Commons vote to stop leaseholders footing bill to make high-rises safe

Hospitality bosses prepare for further misery as new data shows sector lost £200m a day in 2020

Polling reveals swing in public attitudes as government closes door to child migrants

Critics from the right and left say campaign is a ‘distraction’ from government failures

Fresh setback to bloc’s bid to inoculate 70% of adults by summer

Statue of British wartime leader was previously removed by Barack Obama but reinstated by Donald Trump

National Guard members under investigation as mob member claims GOP lawmakers aided Capitol siege

Britain’s departure from the EU cancelled agreement on motoring offences

Locked-down Brits turn to online lessons as a new hobby and way to upskill

German chancellor and Vladimir Putin discuss joint production of jab as criticism of Berlin’s vaccinations rollout intensifies

MPs call for stricter border measures as South African variant of coronavirus spreads

Hundreds of ‘Scallywag’ underground hideouts lie undiscovered in British countryside

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Boxing Day lockdown for more of southern and eastern England

Compromise on EU catch reduction may have unlocked last-minute talks

Senior aides reportedly shot down talk of rerunning the election under military control at a ‘chaotic’ White House meeting

France’s ban on all arrivals from the UK may be temporary - but EU-wide rules are likely to follow

London and Southeast first to be hit with new rules amid spiralling infections