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Swiatek into last four despite controversy over double-bounce
Even as Iga Swiatek has consolidated her position at the top of women's tennis over the past few years, sweeping up significant titles on hard and clay courts alike, she has struggled to back up her success at some of the biggest tournaments.
YouTuber MrBeast joins bid to buy US arm of TikTok as app's future remains unclear
An American YouTube star who is the internet's highest-earning content creator yesterday joined a bid to buy TikTok's US operations.
Hello from the other side: buyers scared off mansion Adele said was haunted
Usually there is a bit of cachet when one of the world's most famous show-business stars has lived in a sprawling pile that comes up for sale.
Man pleads guilty to murder of three women in Hertfordshire
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a mother and two of her daughters at their home in Hertfordshire last year.
New anti-terror legislation will not include disruptive protest, says No 10
An overhaul of laws on terrorism after the Southport murders will not expand the definition to take in disruptive but non-violent protest, Downing Street has said, as MPs and senior lawyers warned about potential risks to the plan.
Inclusion: All federal staff working on diversity put on leave
All US federal employees working on programmes that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility were put on paid leave last night after the Trump administration ordered government agencies to shut down their offices.
Dench says she cannot go out alone as eyesight deteriorates
Judi Dench has said she can no longer attend events or go out alone because of her deteriorating eyesight, saying she now needs someone to \"always be with me\".
Sinner sweeps past De Minaur to end home hopes of glory
In a warning to the other semi-finalists Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, blitzed the home favourite and world No 8, Alex de Minaur, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1, in 108 minutes to reach the last four.
Mounting questions after fire at Turkish ski hotel kills 79
Turkish authorities are facing mounting questions over safety measures at a hotel in a popular ski resort that was ravaged by a fire, leaving 79 people dead and injuring more than 50 others.
'The most beautiful child': tributes paid to boy, 12, stabbed on way home from school
A 12-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed while walking home from school in Birmingham has been named as Leo Ross.
Capitol riot Vance and Rubio face awkward questions over pardons for violent offenders
Donald Trump's allies have had to perform political somersaults over his pardons for more than 1,500 rioters convicted of attacking the US Capitol after saying no clemency would be shown to those guilty of violence or attacking police officers.
Music review Tina Turner in fine voice on 'lost' song now released
In a world where august artists' back catalogues have become big business, the music industry has become impressively adept at convincing people to shell out for yet another version of albums they already own.
'Milestone' for EU after solar power outstrips coal in 2024
Europe made more electricity from sunshine than coal last year, a report has found, in what analysts called a \"milestone\" for the clean energy transition.
Rail passengers to get new train ticket website backed by government
An online train ticket retailer backed by the government will be created, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced, with the aim of simplifying the process of buying tickets from different rail operators.
Djokovic defies pain to create masterpiece against Alcaraz
At the end of another breathless early exchange in the most highly anticipated match of the Australian Open, alone in the centre of the Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic squatted to stretch his legs while exchanging anxious looks with his team.
Four detained as Turkish ski resort fire toll reaches 76
Seventy-six people died and 51 others were injured after a fire engulfed a popular ski resort hotel in Turkey's Bolu mountains, forcing guests to jump out of windows or attempt to use bed sheets to flee the building.
Six Nations turmoil George to miss first two games as England injury crisis grows
England's best-laid plans for the 2025 Six Nations have been disrupted by a raft of fresh injuries which has forced Steve Borthwick to call up five new players to his squad.
Blockbuster plots and intrigue headline recharged Six Nations
England's new captain, Ireland's shot at history and Dupont's return for France add to the layers of interest
Israeli security forces move into West Bank city of Jenin
Israeli security forces have launched an operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, a day after bands of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, smashing cars and burning property, and the new US president, Donald Trump, announced he was lifting sanctions on violent settlers.
Haaland had no fears about legal case for City contract
Erling Haaland says he never considered the repercussions of Manchester City losing their legal battle with the Premier League before he signed his nine-and-a-half-year contract extension.
Bank executive found dead in London flat
A manhunt is under way after the body of a banking executive was found at a flat in London.
Arteta aims to strike a chord with mood music
Mikel Arteta is hoping the sound of music can help Arsenal seal a place in the top eight of the Champions League and has urged his players to take out the frustration of letting slip a two-goal lead against Aston Villa when they face Dinamo Zagreb tonight.
PM's pledge to overhaul terror laws amid 'tidal wave' of online violence
Technology giants urged to remove content 'that murderers find inspiring'
Villa's hopes on knife edge after Singo strikes
In the playground of the rich and famous, Aston Villa were left counting the cost of a sluggish start.
Badosa stuns Gauff to reach maiden grand slam semi-final
Paula Badosa broke new ground by reaching a grand slam semi-final for the first time, defeating Coco Gauff, the third seed, 7-5, 6-4.
Trump deregulation pledge boosts spirits of US bankers
Wall Street bankers say they are at the beginning of \"go mode\" as they expect Donald Trump's return to the White House to lead to a boom in the financial services industry.
Cover-up claims Why is new information coming out only now?
Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty on Monday to the murders of three young girls - Bebe King, aged six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, aged seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, aged nine - and the attempted murder of eight other children and two adults at a dance class in Southport last summer.
Pay growth rises despite employers cutting jobs as Bank faces dilemma over rate cuts
Pay growth rose in November despite evidence of employers cutting jobs after Rachel Reeves's tax-raising budget, underlining a dilemma for the Bank of England as it considers cutting interest rates next month.
Elon Musk Apparent use of banned Nazi salute met with anger in Germany
There were angry reactions across Europe yesterday to Elon Musk's apparent use of a salute which is banned for its Nazi links in Germany.
Ringleaders The freed militiamen who planned January 6 riot
Among the 1,500 people Donald Trump granted clemency over the January 6 insurrection, two stand out: Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes, who were serving long sentences for their key roles in plotting the storming of the Capitol.