From Simone Biles’ comeback to GB’s history making medallists – 10 talking points from an Olympics like no other

Tokyo 2020 was one of the most historic gambles in sport. The biggest global gathering during the pandemic was a step into the unknown and controversial right to the end.

Pet thieves could face tougher sentences under new abduction law

Pet thieves could face tougher sentences under the government's plans to create a new criminal offence.

Jason Kenny becomes Britain’s most decorated Olympian ever with victory in keirin cycling final

Team GB's Jason Kenny has become the most decorated British Olympian ever, winning his seventh gold medal with victory in the men's keirin cycling final on the last day of the Tokyo Olympics.

‘Wake-up call for ministers’ as report warns England’s NHS waiting list could top 14 million

Almost 14 million people could be on the NHS waiting list in England by next autumn, new analysis suggests.

Lionel Messi to hold news conference in first public appearance since shock Barcelona exit announced

Outgoing Barcelona star Lionel Messi will hold a news conference today in his first public appearance since the club announced he would be leaving.

Lionel Messi to hold news conference in first public appearance since shock Barcelona exit announced

Outgoing Barcelona star Lionel Messi will hold a news conference today in his first public appearance since the club announced he would be leaving.

Travel boost as seven more countries join green list from today – and France leaves ‘amber plus’

Hopes for a summer getaway are given a boost from today with a sizeable expansion of the government's green travel list - and the return of holiday favourite France to the regular amber category.

Putting down Geronimo the alpaca is the right call, cabinet minister says

The decision to put down an alpaca who has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis is the right one, the environment secretary has said - despite its owner pleading with the government to intervene.