Ryanair has revealed a "sudden downturn" in Christmas bookings has prompted it to slash January flights and pencil in annual losses more than twice as large as previously expected.

David Elleray is to step down from his role as chair of the Football Association referees' committee at the end of the season, with an investigation into claims he made racist comments to begin in the New Year.

The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that "blanket" COVID-19 vaccine booster programmes were "likely to prolong the pandemic".

Police looking for a missing student are searching the River Thames after the emergence of new CCTV images.

Nightclubs in Northern Ireland will close from Boxing Day as part of new COVID-19 measures agreed by Stormont ministers.

The risk of hospitalisation with Omicron is two-thirds lower than with the Delta variant, a small study suggests.

​​​​​​​Barcelona have agreed a deal that could total £55m with Manchester City to sign Ferran Torres.

TV presenter Louise Minchin has said she hopes the jailing of a former soldier who stalked her and her teenage daughter "sends a clear message" to people who threaten others online.

Wales has announced new measures to limit the spread of Omicron, including the introduction of the "rule of six" in hospitality venues.

The UK has reported more than 100,000 daily COVID cases for the first time since of the start of the pandemic.