Sailing gold for Team GB pair in Tokyo

Team GB have won sailing gold in the men's 49er class, just easing out the favourites New Zealand.

One of the great Olympic runs: Norway’s Karsten Warholm shatters 400m hurdles world record to win gold

Norway's Karsten Warholm has smashed his own world record to become Olympic champion of the men's 400 metres hurdles in Tokyo.

England footballer Jack Grealish’s girlfriend tells of social media death threats during Euro 2020

Sasha Attwood has said she was sent 200 death threats a day during Euro 2020, many of them from teenaged girls.

New Zealand PM takes COVID-19 test after picking up ‘seasonal sniffle’ from daughter

New Zealand's prime minister has taken a COVID-19 test after picking up a "seasonal sniffle" from her three-year-old daughter.

Caribbean nations find that anti-plastic policies are not enough to prevent damage to coastline

The idyllic Caribbean islands are becoming increasingly strewn with plastic pollution caused by the industries that fund their economies, a study has found.

‘It’s just interaction and showing you care’: How a casual chat with a stranger could help save their life

A charity has relaunched a campaign encouraging people to engage in small talk to help try to prevent suicide. 

Caribbean nations find that anti-plastic policies are not enough to prevent damage to coastline

The idyllic Caribbean islands are becoming increasingly strewn with plastic pollution caused by the industries that fund their economies, a study has found.

Trial to find the best gap between vaccine doses for pregnant women

Scientists will study the best gap between coronavirus vaccine doses for pregnant women in a bid to increase confidence in the jabs.