The Israeli gymnast says he was very moved by the welcome as he was showered with cheers and jets of champagne, surrounded by his family, friends and adoring fans

Opera is finally back, and the current season opened with the entertaining lyrical farce The Italian Woman in Algeria by Giancarlo Rossini

Gantz also warns of potential September lockdown as country's daily COVID diagnoses exceed 3,000 for first time since March; ministers approve resumption of outdoor mask mandate, back return to working remotely where possible, cancel exemption from 'Green Pass' system for under-12s