Tokyo put under state of emergency for Olympics

Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo which will run throughout the Olympic Games, to combat coronavirus.

Backyard moth spotting rises during lockdown

Sightings were up by about a third - and many counties across the UK recorded species new to their area. Experts are heartened by a newfound fascination for the insects, which they say are ecologically important but underappreciated and under threat.

Seven positive COVID tests in England camp force new ODI squad for Pakistan

England have named an inexperienced 18-man replacement squad for their ODI series with Pakistan after three players and four staff members tested positive for Covid-19.

Britney Spears' manager resigns after 25 years

The man who has guided Britney Spears' career for the last 25 years is stepping down as her manager.

US left Bagram at night with no notice, Afghans say

The US military left Bagram Airfield - its key base in Afghanistan - in the dead of night without notifying the Afghans, the base's new commander said.

Germany lifts ban on tourists from Nepal and other four countries

The restrictions, which also applied to people from Portugal, Russia, India and Nepal, will be relaxed from Wednesday. Visitors who are fully vaccinated will also not be required to quarantine.

Indonesia faces oxygen crisis amid worsening Covid surge

Indonesia's government has ordered producers to prioritise medical oxygen amid a Covid surge and a shortage of oxygen in a number of cities.

Astronomy Photo Competition shortlist revealed (Photo Feature)

The Royal Observatory Greenwich's 13th Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has announced its shortlist of extraordinary celestial scenes. The shortlisted photographers captured sights from across our Solar System, galaxy and the wider Universe.

Covishield: India seeks EU travel approval for its main vaccine

India's Serum Institute is seeking emergency authorisation in the European Union for its Covishield jab, sources told the BBC. The move comes amid reports that Covishield is not yet eligible for the digital green certificate, an EU-wide travel pass, set to launch on 1 July.

Philippines military plane crashes with at least 85 on board

A Philippines military transport aircraft with at least 85 people on board has crashed in the south of the country, the armed forces say.