Andy Murray withdraws from the men's singles at the Tokyo Olympics with a minor thigh strain.

Officials warn of hazardous travel conditions as heavy rainfall causes disruption in the capital.

Opposition MPs and a victims' group founder criticise the health secretary's "insensitive comments".

Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers have cancelled two days of rowing with adverse weather conditions expected to hit Japan's capital.

Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada.

French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination.

UK national debt has increased to more than £2.2 trillion during the pandemic, almost 100% of GDP.

A landmark report says serious sexual assault and rape cases should be tried in civilian courts.