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Attacks on 5G mobile masts surge over Easter

A further 20 suspected arson cases have been reported as a false conspiracy theory links 5G to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Reddit to make political advertising more transparent ahead of US election

The company will retain a database similar to Facebook and Google, although Twitter has banned political advertising altogether.

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Ofcom assesses TV presenter Eamonn Holmes' 5G conspiracy comments

The ITV presenter had said it was "very easy" to dismiss the theory "because it suits the state narrative".

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Most powerful supernova in the universe discovered

The explosion is believed to be the largest which humanity has ever observed and was caused by a very rare astronomical event.

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Police: No, London won't be sprayed with disinfectant

The statement also claimed people who left home would face four weeks in prison.

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Coronavirus patients have suffered strokes, says study

The study urges doctors to consider potential neurological symptoms when diagnosing new patients.

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Huawei warns cutting 5G role would be 'disservice' to Britain

Its UK chief takes on critics ahead of an expected showdown between the PM and senior Tory MPs in the summer.

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National coronavirus testing centre only conducting 1,500 tests a day

Leaked emails show the government's target of conducting 100,000 tests every day by the end of April is a long way off.

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Coronavirus: The funniest memes providing much-needed lockdown laughs

From dinosaurs going shopping to dogs providing sports commentary, Sky News takes a look at the best coronavirus-inspired memes.

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Apple and Google team up so smartphones can track COVID-19's spread

In a rare collaboration, the companies plan to add new software to devices to help track down people who may have been infected.

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Could biometric ID cards offer a lockdown exit strategy?

There are fears some would try to sell their proof of immunity as such a system could exempt people from lockdown restrictions.

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Teachers stopped from using Zoom after 'very serious incidents'

One incident saw hackers hijack the stream of a lesson for teenage girls, forcing pictures of male genitalia to appear on screens.

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BT engineers physically abused over 'nonsense' 5G claims

A top executive at the telecoms firm has spoken out over the attacks prompted by unfounded claims about the spread of the virus.

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The sun in 'ultra-HD' - scientists reveal sharpest images ever

The pictures were captured with a telescope that had been carried to the cusp of space on a sub-orbital rocket flight.

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Trump takes break from COVID-19 crisis to sign order to mine the moon

As the US virus death toll hits 13,000, the president turns his focus to what Russia says may be "an attempt to privatise space".

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Lockdown isn't a windfall for the British games industry

The coronavirus pandemic is bringing significant challenges for the video games industry, despite the potential for more players.

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Facebook launches Tuned app for couples

The app will allow couples to build "a private space for your most important relationship".