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Boost for Great Britain in final rowing event as men’s eight team take bronze

Great Britain’s men’s eight team produced an outstanding performance to take bronze in the regatta’s final event.They were not considered to be realistic medal challengers, but it proved an..

Philip Morris calls for a cigarette ban in the UK by 2030

Philip Morris International CEO Jacek Olczak discusses why the company announced it will stop selling Marlboro cigarettes in Britain by 2030.

Tokyo 2020 round-up: Charlotte Dujardin makes history as Great Britain’s most decorated female Olympian

Charlotte Dujardin made history as the most decorated GB female Olympian ever. There was disappointment elsewhere, however, as tennis duo Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury were beaten in the men’s..

Raab: UK wants world vaccinated by 2022

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said the UK wants the world vaccinated against Covid-19 by 2022.Britain is donating nine million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to countries including..

Becoming double Olympic champion 'pretty special', says Dean

Great Britain' swimmers Tom Dean and Matthew Richards react after their victory in the 4x200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.It came just 24 hours after Dean claimed an impressive win in the 200m..

Raab: UK vaccine donation a 'lifesaving force for good'

Dominic Raab has announced the first nine million excess doses of the UK's Covid vaccine supply will be sent to "vulnerable" countries on Friday. Speaking at an AstraZeneca manufacturing site in..

Tokyo Olympics: Britain win gold in swimming relay, exhausted Titmus seizes 200m crown

Chicken Tikka Masala is claimed by Britain, 'not a Desi dish' | Oneindia News

Chicken Tikka Masala is totally unknown in India. It was invented in Britain. Many British people would even say it is their national dish – even putting it above traditional 'fish 'n' chips'. A..

The family of Tom Dean tell of their euphoria at the Olympian's gold medal

The mother and brother of Great Britain swimmer Tom Dean tell of their reactions to him winning an Olympic gold medal in the men’s 200 metres freestyle at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.Dean, 21, who was..

Tokyo 2020 round-up: More Team GB joy with 13 medal haul

A day after Magic Monday, there was more success for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics as British athletes won medals in gymnastics, taekwondo and equestrian dressage.

Olympics: Biles ends event, citing mental health

Gymnast Simone Biles' bid for a record six gold medals ended abruptly on Tuesday when she pulled out of a team event. Russia's gymnastics team went on to carry the gold. Matthew Larotonda reports.

Simone Biles Out of Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team Finals as US Wins Silver

Simone Biles Out of Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team Finals , as US Wins Silver. Competing in Team USA's first rotation on vault, . Competing in Team USA's first rotation on vault, . Biles..

Raj Kundra's rise to fame: Bus conductor's son to one of Britain's richest Asians | Oneindia News

Businessman Raj Kundra popularly known for being actor Shilpa Shetty's husband, finds himself in the middle of a legal storm over a pornstreaming app case. How did he rise to become one of UK's richest..

Piers Morgan slammed for insisting Olympians shouldn't celebrate bronze medals

The former Good Morning Britain host controversially stated that only gold medals deserve to be celebrated.

Tokyo 2020 round-up: Team GB build on Magic Monday with more medals in Tokyo

A day after Magic Monday, there was more medal success for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics.Tom Dean and Duncan Scott delivered gold and silver in the men’s 200m freestyle, the first British male..

Tom Dean's family erupt in celebration as he swims to gold medal success

The family and friends of Tom Dean celebrate as the British swimmer stormed to victory in the men’s 200 metres freestyle at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. And Great Britain were left to celebrate a famous..

Team GB complete one-two in 200m freestyle

Tom Dean stormed to victory in the men’s 200 metres freestyle and Great Britain were left to celebrate a famous one-two after Duncan Scott collected silver at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.Dean, who..

Georgia Taylor-Brown relives puncture drama in Olympic triathlon

Georgia Taylor-Brown overcame a puncture to win silver for Great Britain in a wet women’s triathlon as Flora Duffy became Bermuda’s first ever Olympic champion.Taylor-Brown went into the race as..

Philip Morris wants cigarettes banned in the UK by 2030

Philip Morris International says it will stop selling Marlboro cigarettes in Britain within a decade as it called on the UK government to ban the sale of its tobacco products. CNN’s Christine Romans..

Diver Tom Daley Wins Gold

Britain’s Tom Daley won an Olympic gold medal and delivered an inspiring message to LGBTQ people everywhere.

Tokyo 2020 round-up: Adam Peaty kicks off gold rush for Team GB on day three

After Super Saturday at London 2012, there was Magic Monday in Tokyo as British athletes won three gold medals.Adam Peaty was Britain’s banker and he did not disappoint, romping to victory in the 100..

Britain's Adam Peaty wins 100m breaststroke gold to defend Olympic title

Chelsie Giles begins Team GB’s medal haul

Chelsie Giles collected Great Britain’s first medal of the Tokyo Olympics. During a press conference, she called the achievement "a very, very proud moment".

Bradly Sinden disappointed with Olympic debut silver

Doncaster native Bradly Sinden came within eight seconds of securing Great Britain’s first gold medal of the Tokyo Games.Sinden had gold at his mercy as he led by two points before a head-kick by..

Tokyo 2020 round-up: Bradly Sinden and Chelsie Giles win first Team GB medals

Later on in the second day of action at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Bradley Sinden and Chelsie Giles claimed Great Britain’s first medals of the Tokyo Olympics on Day Two of the Games.