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Josh Marcus explores a 1993 standoff that influenced generations of extremists and politicians

Two men developed psychosis after becoming infected with Covid-19. One of them ultimately received treatment after his concerns were repeatedly dismissed, while the other died of a possible suicide. Now, their families are trying to raise awareness about the rare and devastating condition. Andrea Blanco reports

Variant has seen cases in India soar in past month, as virologists warn UK ‘not yet out of the woods’

Pair also discussed abortion and alien life

‘We have a moral compulsion to take care of him and his family,’ presenter tells editor-in-chief Geordie Greig

A Texas judge sided with anti-abortion activists to remove the government’s approval of a commonly used abortion drug. The Supreme Court has blocked that decision, for now

Commando who lost two limbs in Afghan war says: he helped us, we must help him settle here

Man just released from prison kills parents and their friends before going on highway shooting rampage. Rachel Sharp and Gustaf Kilander report

Joseph Eaton was released from prison just four days before he allegedly opened fire in a shooting spree in Maine. Rachel Sharp and Gustaf Kilander report