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Injury Forces Djokovic To Withdraw And Costs Him World No 1 Spot
Novak Djokovic, the world No 1 and defending champion, has been forced to withdraw from the French Open because of a torn medial meniscus sustained during his dramatic five-set win against Francisco Cerúndolo, the Argentinian 23rd seed, on Monday.
Leaders Clash On Migration, Tax And NHS In Ill-Tempered Debate
Starmer and Sunak also trade blows on cost of living and UK security
UK Universities Drop Down World Ranking Amid Funding Concerns
UK universities will have their international reputations dented and face possible closure because of continuing funding pressures, according to an authoritative league table that named Imperial College London as second in the world.
Slump In Clothing Sales To EU Since Brexit As Exporters Deterred - Study
UK exports of clothing and footwear to the EU have dived since Brexit, according to a new study that shows the extent to which complex regulations and red tape at the border have deterred companies from sending goods across the channel.
Swift's UK tour could fuel fraud bonanza, experts warn
The clamour to secure tickets for Taylor Swift's sold-out UK shows is expected to fuel a summer fraud bonanza as new figures showed a \"staggering\" £1.2bn was stolen from unwitting consumers in 2023.
'Close to a police state': campaign groups condemn protests report
Protest groups have condemned a long-awaited report into their activity that recommends a review of undercover surveillance of activists and making march organisers pay towards the cost of policing.
Mbappé in Madrid, must now live up AIR to his boyhood idols
Europe's best club has finally landed the continent's greatest talent. How it looks on the pitch is another matter
Scotland's shot at upset against England denied by downpours
The first abandonment of this T20 World Cup came between two countries not unfamiliar with the wet stuff.
Billionaire behind the National Lottery to cut ties with Gazprom
The billionaire owner of Allwyn, the company that runs the national lottery, will sever his last remaining ties with Russia's state-owned energy company Gazprom by the end of this month, more than two years after winning the UK's largest public sector contract.
US issues order limiting number of asylum seekers crossing Mexican border
The White House announced an executive order yesterday that will temporarily shut the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers attempting to cross outside of lawful ports of entry when a daily threshold is exceeded.
King to take part in cross-Channel events marking 80 years since D-day landings
Rishi Sunak's election campaigning and the king's convalescence from cancer will be put on hold for 48 hours as they join veterans on the south coast of England and in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-day.
'Super-ATMs' offer lifeline to people in areas without bank branch
The first in a planned wave of \"superATMS\" allowing customers of multiple banks to make cash deposits and free withdrawals have opened for business.
Dior returns to Scotland for first time in 70 years
It is not every Dior show that opens with a skirl of bagpipes, three ways to wear violet tartan and a sporran in place of a clutch bag.
'Simon needs you!' Cowell launches his search for new boyband
Almost a decade on from the end of his blockbusting global phenomenon One Direction, Simon Cowell is going back into the fray to discover a new boyband.
Glastonbury adds James, Tems, Squeeze and more to full lineup
The full lineup for the Glastonbury festival has been announced, with new additions to the 2024 bill including the indie heroes James and the Nigerian pop sensation Tems.
Council leader not on party's list to stand in Barking after allegations
Darren Rodwell, the controversial leader of Barking and Dagenham council, has not been confirmed by Labour as the party's local parliamentary candidate after a series of allegations about his behaviour.
Hated and loved Mixed reaction to Reform's new leader in Clacton
Less than 24 hours after appointing himself Reform UK's leader and declaring his intention to stand for parliament, Nigel Farage rolled into his chosen seat of Clacton yesterday, promising to \"stand up for the little guy\" and to \"be a bloody nuisance\" to those in Westminster.
Farage has drink thrown over him on first day on the trail
The Reform UK party's new leader, Nigel Farage, had a milkshake thrown over him on his first day of campaigning in Clacton, the Essex constituency where he is making his eighth attempt to become an MP.
Newborn is latest of three siblings found in London parkland
A newborn baby girl found in a park in east London earlier this year has an older brother and sister who were also previously abandoned in similar, separate incidents, it can now be reported.
Modi set to lose majority in Indian election shock
Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata party looks likely to lose its parliamentary majority, dealing an unexpected blow to the prime minister and forcing him to negotiate with coalition partners in order to return to power.
German Floods Prove Need For Urgent Climate Action, Says Chancellor
The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said flooding in the south of the country was a call to action on the climate crisis, as the death toll from the disaster rose yesterday and thousands faced another night away from their homes.
'Presidenta': Sheinbaum Makes History In Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum seems poised to cement her historic victory as Mexico's first female president with a supermajority in congress that would let her party pass legislation and budgets unopposed - and perhaps even change the constitution without need for compromise.
Gaza Militant Resurgence In North Highlights Risk Of 'Forever War', Experts Say
There may be more Hamas militants in the north of Gaza, supposedly cleared by Israeli forces months ago, than in Rafah, the territory's southernmost city that was described by Israeli officials as the militant Islamist organisation's "last stronghold", analysts believe.
Palmer and Kane shine for England to step up Euro push
Gareth Southgate decided to make his move.
Welcome to hell Mourinho thrives on discomfort with Fenerbahce move a fitting sanctuary
Towards the end of the second hour, with the time beginning to drag like heat, and even the flies losing the will to live, José Mourinho leans towards the microphone.
China's Shein wins Labour support for London listing
The Labour party has indicated its support for Shein's potential London listing, as the Chinese online fashion company prepares to push the button on the UK's biggest ever stock market flotation.
Dutch pair face jail in Latvia after helping refugees to reach safety
Two Dutch people are facing prison sentences of up to eight years in Latvia over what they say was an act of compassion to help a group of refugees reach safety, including the sister of one of the pair.
Jury panel selection begins for Hunter Biden trial
Jury selection began yesterday in the federal gun case against the US president's son, Hunter Biden.
Gething faces no-confidence vote as scandals cut through
There was no honeymoon period and precious little breathing room for Vaughan Gething to relish the historic achievement of becoming the first black leader of a European country.
Galleries had 'kneejerk' reaction to Black Lives Matter, says artist
British arts institutions deployed \"kneejerk\" and \"stopgap\" responses in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter movement as they attempted to avoid criticism for the lack of diversity in their collections, according to the artist Gavin Jantjes.