Analysis: Athletes criticize Covid measures Olympics. That's just daily life for many. - General news - NewsLocker (2024)

Many athletes from Western countries were stunned by the stringent Covid-19 restrictions they met upon arrival in Beijing for the Winter Olympics in recent weeks. Some were placed in isolation for weeks after testing positive, while others complained about the bland food served in quarantine.

Specially trained dogs arrive to help Jay Slater search

Jay Slater was last heard from when he called a friend to say he had "no idea" where in Tenerife he was.

Victorious Raducanu 'doing things at own pace'

Emma Raducanu continues her Wimbledon preparations with an assured victory over Sloane Stephens at Eastbourne.

The lowdown on what the different parties are promising

Explore the manifestos of the main parties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and compare their policies on key issues with this interactive guide.

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Tories pull support for candidates over bet scandal

Both Craig Williams and Laura Saunders are being looked into by the Gambling Commission.

Our interactive guide to the latest voting trends

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

Malen's own goal gives Austria early lead against Netherlands

Netherlands forward Donyell Malen puts the ball into the back of his own net and opens the scoring for Austria in their Euro 2024 Group D game in Berlin.

Live BBC report interrupted by man with gun in Nairobi

Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman

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England's Earps set to leave Man Utd and join PSG

England goalkeeper Mary Earps is set to leave Manchester United and sign for French club Paris St-Germain on a free transfer.

Gifts and displays given as Japan's emperor visits Palace

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan taking part in a three-day state visit to the UK.

Post Office: Wrongly jailed sub-postmistress rejects apology

Ex-Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins says sorry to Seema Misra but she says it is "too little, too late".

Julian Assange heads to US court on Pacific island after plea deal

The Wikileaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to one charge, in return for walking free.

Family 'devastated' as Disney trip pulled amid airline dispute

Aer Lingus has cancelled at least 220 flights amid planned industrial action by pilots.

Man 'searched for kidnap aides' in Willoughby plot

Gavin Plumb also discussed "the deceased BBC presenter Jill Dando", a court heard.

Where are the seats that could decide the election?

The parties' top battleground targets across the UK.

Five things not to miss at Glastonbury 2024

From the Healing Fields to Shangri-La, here's what should be on your festival to-do list this year.

Abe Lincoln wax replica melts in brutal DC heat

The head from the statue is now under repair, leaving a wire sticking out of the 16th president's neck.

Edinburgh shelves Taiwan friendship deal over China sanctions fear

The council was considering a partnership with Kaohsiung but China and city businesses raised concerns.

Warning over 'double dose' ecstasy pills at festivals

A charity has warned that potentially deadly super-strength MDMA pills are being sold in the UK.

Royal Mail says sorry for delays caused by seagulls

Royal Mail apologises for late deliveries after a string of seagull attacks on its postal workers in Liskeard.

Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company

His removal comes four years after he was abruptly dropped by streaming platform, Twitch.

Arsenal great Henry in frame to be next Wales boss

Legendary former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry is one of the names being considered to succeed Rob Page as Wales manager.

Einstein atomic bomb letter estimated to fetch up to $6m at auction

The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first nuclear weapons.

HSBC joins UK banks in cutting mortgage rates

Some lenders are trimming rates after the Bank of England hinted about a drop in borrowing costs.

Low child vaccine uptake sees tipping-point warning

There are concerns over the spread of diseases such as whooping cough in England, as vaccine rates fall.

Electioncast: Tory Candidates Suspended!

The Conservative Party withdraws support for two candidates over election betting.

Princess Anne is 'fine', husband says after hospital visit

The princess is being treated for a minor head injury and concussion thought to have been caused by a horse.

Who is Wikileaks' Julian Assange and what did he do?

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released after agreeing a deal with the US authorities.

China space probe returns with rare Moon rocks

The Chang'e-6 has landed after collecting the first ever samples from the far side of the Moon.

Posthumous album by Sophie to be released

The self-titled album will be the last release by the avant-garde artist, who died after a fall in 2021.