Algerian judoka withdraws from Olympics to avoid facing Israeli opponent

An Algerian judo competitor has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics after learning he could have faced an Israeli opponent.

‘No point’ sparing food suppliers from pingdemic when shop workers still absent, says retailer

Business leaders have expressed dismay at being left out or left in the dark over plans to ease "pingdemic" pressure on key parts of the economy.

Cockatoos work out how to open bin lids by watching others do the trick

Cockatoos in Sydney have learned to open bins - and the technique is catching on, as others have worked out how to do it by watching them, scientists say.

Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony in pictures

Tokyo 2020 is officially here and after months of uncertainty, Japan kicked of the delayed games with a subdued and muted ceremony.

England’s R number remains the same between 1.2 and 1.4

England's coronavirus reproduction or R number has remained steady at between 1.2 and 1.4, according to the latest government figures.

Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony in pictures

Tokyo 2020 is officially here and after months of uncertainty, Japan kicked of the delayed games with a subdued and muted ceremony.

Cockatoos work out how to open bin lids by watching others do the trick

Cockatoos in Sydney have learned to open bins - and the technique is catching on, as others have worked out how to do it by watching them, scientists say.

Teenage boy found dead in river as police warn about dangers of open water swimming

A teenage boy has died after he disappeared while swimming in the River Dee in Chester.