We must not panic about Covid variants – the vaccines are working

Water crisis is creating nightmare conditions across the Middle East

Griffin Connolly

The ‘moderates’ in the US Senate aren’t who you think they are

NYC and California order state workers to get vaccinated against Covid

Those unvaccinated will be ordered to get regular Covid-19 tests

Trump associate heckled as he pleads not guilty

Trump ridiculed for saying ‘wokeism’ behind Team USA loss at Olympics

Tokyo 2020

MyKayla Skinner posts heartfelt message after crashing out of Olympics

Gymnast says she feels ‘humble and blessed’

Weightlifter trained with water bottles before winning first gold

Sustainable living

Dr Jill Biden wears just one new outfit at the Olympics

Olympic gymnast takes knee and raises clenched fist in BLM tribute

Why is American Olympic gymnast Jade Carey not in Team USA?

Pink offers to pay the fine for Norwegian women’s volleyball team

Second-place Van Vleuten mistakenly celebrates winning Olympic race

Why are the Olympic skateboarders all so young?

Danielle Campoamor Alen Hadzic, the Team USA Olympic fencer accused of sexual assault

Olympics triathlon competitors blocked by a boat

Photos show speed of Dixie fire as it consumes California homes

Fueled by the effects of climate change, the Dixie and Fly fires have merged to create the 15th largest wildfire in California history

‘The long term fight’: How Democrats plan to save voting rights

How are the Utah dust storms linked to the climate crisis?

Independent TV

Biden announces recognition of long Covid under ADA

Watch live as White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing

Watch live as Biden makes remarks on Americans with Disabilities Act

Trump forgets name of Taliban leader, calls him 'Mohammed', impersonates him with grunts

Tobacco firm Philip Morris calls for ban on cigarettes within decade

Dutch teen on Blue Origin flight told Bezos he’s never used Amazon

Pollution turns Argentina lake bright pink

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Así se jugarán los cuartos de final de la Copa Oro 2021

Camila Cabello habla en Instagram sobre la importancia de #SOSCuba

Chile abrirá frontera para ciudadanos completamente vacunados

Desde Joaquín Capilla hasta Mariana Pajón, conoce a estos 10 atletas olímpicos latinoamericanos

How Tom Harkin gave the first Senate speech in American Sign Language

Ted Lasso has the most elusive quality in TV: charm

The 5 outfits Lady Kitty Spencer wore to her wedding

Sport

Albert Stuivenberg steps down from Wales role to focus on Arsenal

Can Team GB emulate ‘Magic Monday’ with more success on Tuesday?

The real winners at the Olympic Games

Taekwondo heartache for Team GB but Williams upbeat from ‘crazy’ Games

Culture

Kanye West’s Donda listening party breaks record

Latitude 2021 review: An atmosphere of disbelief and elation

Love Island 2021

Maybe Love Island’s Hugo is a good guy after all

Snoop Dogg thanks fans for prayers after his mother is hospitalised

Love Island 2021

Love Island: Who is new arrival Jack Barlow?

Megan Thee Stallion fans react as Tory Lanez performs at Rolling Loud

Love Island 2021

Who is Love Island’s Casa Amor contestant Clarisse Juliette?

Tech

Apple bringing facial recognition to other products, rumour suggests

Elon Musk reveals SpaceX owns bitcoin and has no plans to sell

Ethereum price shoots up after Elon Musk reveals personal investment

Bitcoin price news – live: BTC value surges as crypto

Lifestyle

Dina Asher-Smith reveals her daily routine

Americans have fewer friends than ever, survey shows

Inspired by Olympic gold medal divers Tom Daley and Matty Lee? How you can learn to dive – at any age

M&S to launch same-day clothing delivery

The best royal moments at the Olympics

Health & Families

How safe is open water swimming?

Who is Diana’s niece, Lady Kitty Spencer?

How the internet reacted to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s reunion