Space enthusiasts across the UK will be treated to two spectacular displays within hours on Wednesday as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak.

Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.

England is "leading the world" in efforts to eliminate hepatitis C as deaths from the virus have reduced by 36% in the last 10 years, NHS England said.

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.