Helen Glover ‘proud’ despite finishing fourth but excited to return home to her kids

Despite missing out on a medal, Helen Glover says she is "incredibly proud" to finish fourth in her Olympic final but is itching to get home to her kids.

New Zealand is best placed to survive a global collapse of society, study suggests

New Zealand is the country most likely to survive a collapse of global civilisation, researchers have said.

The incredible journey of Team GB athlete who turned down Oxford and sought NFL stardom before Tokyo Games

Lawrence Okoye could have been one of Britain's biggest stars of the London 2012 Olympics.

PM urges world leaders to dig deep to boost children’s education across globe

Boris Johnson is urging world leaders to dip into their pockets to boost children's education across the globe and help avoid a "legacy of wasted talent" as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Violence against Jewish people quadrupled in London after Israel-Gaza conflict in May

Violence against Jewish people in London reached a "worrying" level in May following escalating tension in the Middle East, new figures show.

MPs call for ‘five a day’-style campaign to get kids exercising after lockdowns

A new campaign similar to the "five a day" healthy eating message should encourage kids to do at least an hour's exercise a day amid fears about the impact of COVID lockdowns on children's...

‘No current plans’ for another series of The X Factor, ITV confirms

ITV and Simon Cowell have "no plans" for another series of The X Factor.

UK summer temperatures may hit 40C even if global warming is limited to 1.5C, scientist have warned

2020 was the first year since records began to rank in the top 10 for heat, rainfall and sunshine, according to the Met Office.