Tennis

Novak Djokovic confirms Wimbledon status weeks after undergoing knee surgery

Just three weeks after undergoing knee surgery, Novak Djokovic is back on the tennis court. Is he ready for Wimbledon?

Travel firm cancels all holidays until July 26 sparking major travel chaos

Holidaymakers in the UK will be forced to make alternative holiday plans

Michael Jackson died with more than $500m of debt, new court filing reveals

Michael Jackson died with more than $500m of debt, new court filing reveals - Pop singer died from acute propofol intoxication in 2009

Keywords Studios set to recommend $2.48 billion takeover by EQT

(Reuters) -Video game services group Keywords Studios said on Friday it was willing to agree to a 1.96 billion pound ($2.48 billion) takeover by EQT if the private equity firm made a formal offer at that price. The latest proposal is lower than a 25.50 pound per share proposal from EQT first disclosed in May. The Dublin-based company said EQT on Thursday had proposed to buy the company for 24.50

Troubled Liverpool nightclub that 'was something else' in the 90s

The site was demolished to make way for a redevelopment

OpenAI ‘accidentally’ gave some users Advanced Voice early — here’s what happened

OpenAI says a few users were "accidentally" given access to GPT-4o advanced voice, but it has now been corrected.

Ignore the critics – Kevin Costner’s three-hour western is a must-watch

Good news! Remember the film everyone keeps begging Hollywood to make? The one that returns to old-fashioned values of layered storytelling and real-world spectacle? Created by a seasoned, impassioned artist rather than a soulless business model? That goes out of its way to cater to the older audiences typically not that well-served outside of awar...

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

DWP warns Universal Credit payments could be stopped in new claim reviews

Around 200,000 claims have been reviewed this year and failure to take part in an interview to verify your claim could mean your benefits being stopped

Russia mulling downgrading ties with West, Kremlin says

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia is considering a possible downgrading of relations with the West due to the deeper involvement of the United States and its allies in the Ukraine war, but no decision had yet been taken, the Kremlin said on Thursday. A downgrading of relations - or even breaking them off - would illustrate the gravity of the confrontation between Russia and the West

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds - UCL team says symptoms such as depression and sleep disturbance are risk factors for disease

Huge sinkhole '100ft deep' opens up in middle of football pitch

A sinkhole said to be up to 100ft deep and just as wide opened up in the middle of a field of football pitches in the US, swallowing a huge light pole.

Highway Code confusion highlighted as pedestrian fatalities increase

Crossing the road used to be relatively straightforward. Now confusion reigns. Some pedestrians will calmly walk in front of cars, thinking they have the right of way – and that may well be the case. Some drivers will respectfully stop and – quite rightly – beckon anyone on foot to cross unmolested. Other motorists angrily hit the horn if any pesky...

SpaceX given permission to destroy the International Space Station

NASA has given Elon Musk's SpaceX permission to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030.

Man Utd transfers news: PSG ready to pounce as Ten Hag relationship with Rashford now 'strained'

Paris Saint-Germain are considering a move for Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford this summer

Hiker reveals how he survived in the wilderness for 10 days with just a knife

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

UEFA 'axe' Argentine referee after Scotland boss Steve Clarke rant following Euro 2024 penalty snub

The Scots were left incensed when no spot kick was awarded after Stuart Armstrong went down under a challenge from Willi Orban.

Tottenham make informal 30m proposal to sign "superb" player from Man City

Tottenham have reportedly sent an informal 30m proposal to sign a new player from Manchester City this summer.

Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils expect Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood at preseason despite exit rumours

Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood are both expected to leave United this summer...

‘I bought my flat 40 years ago – and was bullied into selling it at the same price’

On a leafy English park sits a Grade II-listed estate full of luxury flats with high-reaching ceilings, spacious living rooms and long sash windows through which countryside light pours in. But on closer inspection, these flats come with a huge catch in the lease small print – they can only be sold to the freeholder for the price leaseholders paid ...

What time is the BBC Question Time special with Nigel Farage? How to watch the interview

Nigel Farage will be given one of his final opportunities to sway voters on Friday as he appears at the last televised election event before the country heads to the polls next week. Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will not feature in the second BBC Question Time special, which was set up following complaints from the Reform leader after he was no...

Decode Politics: Why Mamata is up in arms over Modi-Hasina talks on Teesta water-sharing

In her letter to PM Modi, West Bengal CM has expressed her deep anguish over keeping the state out of the ongoing talks with Dhaka, over the Teesta water-sharing agreement, and renewal of the Farakka Barrage Treaty

Huge fire rips through tenth floor flat of east London tower block

'The cause of the fire is under investigation.'

Christina Applegate reveals her 13-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with POTS

Christina Applegate reveals her 13-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with POTS - ‘I feel so horrible that we didn’t pay attention to it,’ the actor said

Woman barred from TUI flight at Gatwick due to 'slight mark' on passport forced to pay £1,200

When she arrived at Gatwick Airport, Laila was told she could not board the plane because her passport was damaged

Archaeologists hunting £15billion treasure find axe - first evidence it exists

Amateur archaeologists hunting an undiscovered treasure trove said to be worth £15billion say they have discovered the first evidence it exists - an ancient axe. The discovery of a 10th century weapon is said to "very strongly support" the possibility that the fabled 'Lemminkäinen Temple', and the priceless hoard it is thought to contain, is real.

North Korean troops near frontline? What it means and how Russia might use them

The media reported that North Korea, in support of the Russian Federation, was going to send its construction and engineering forces to the occupied areas of the Donetsk region next month. They are supposed to be involved in "reconstruction work". To find out whether the Democratic People's Republic of Korea troops will appear near the front and ho...

Iran’s only moderate presidential candidate takes surprise poll lead

Iran’s only moderate candidate for president is leading in the latest polls, prompting panic among hardliners. Masoud Pezeshkian, a surgeon with reformist leanings, is in front with 33.1 per cent of the vote ahead of the ballot on Friday, according to a survey released by Iran’s government-funded ISPA organisation on Wednesday. Mr Pezeshkian has be...

UK Weather: Met Office warns of severe gales and heavy rain as heatwave fizzles out

UK Weather: Met Office warns of severe gales and heavy rain as heatwave fizzles out - Heavy rain and strong winds to replace 30C heat

Megan Thee Stallion cancels 4 July Glasgow show

Megan Thee Stallion cancels 4 July Glasgow show - Rapper adds more dates to US leg of Hot Girl Summer tour

Emma Raducanu finds positive spin after she is blown away at Eastbourne

An upbeat Emma Raducanu told reporters that “you have to just spin everything to be a positive” as she made a wind-assisted exit from the Eastbourne quarter-finals. ‌After balmy conditions on the south coast in the early part of this week, the wind suddenly approached gale force on Thursday. And these conditions were hardly ideal for playing agains...

Nottingham tram operator blames inflation and bus fare cap as it increases fares again

The changes will come into force on Monday, July 1

US nuclear sub spotted in rare show of force as ‘blunt signal’ to Putin

Emily Eavis defends Glastonbury line-up as Dua Lipa readies to dazzle crowds

Emily Eavis defends Glastonbury line-up as Dua Lipa readies to dazzle crowds - This year’s festival will see three pop artists headline the Pyramid Stage – Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight - Free live stream of the space rock is available to watch on Thursday evening

France is facing an election like no other. Here's how it works and what comes next

PARIS (AP) — French voters are being called to the polls on Sunday for an exceptional moment in their political history: the first round of snap parliamentary elections that could see the country’s first far-right government since the World War II Nazi occupation — or no majority emerging at all. The outcome of the vote, following the second round on July 7 and an exceptionally brief campaign, remains highly uncertain as three major political...

Downton Abbey 3 gets official release date but Hugh Bonneville says fans 'will miss' beloved co-star

Downton Abbey 3 gets official release date but Hugh Bonneville says fans 'will miss' beloved co-star - The third instalment set to hit the big screen soon as 'it's time to move the story on'

Shocked fishermen rescue 38 dogs they find treading water in Mississippi lake

Shocked fishermen rescue 38 dogs they find treading water in Mississippi lake - What they came for was a fishing trip spending time together as friends. What they got were 38 dogs they happened upon after they got stuck in Grenada Lake

Football Manager 2025 is removing as many features as it's adding

Fan can expect a new game engine and a new look in Football Manager 2025, while the social media page and touchline shouts are being axed.

Investigation after Ryanair Boeing 737 Max plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds during flight to London Stansted

Investigation after Ryanair Boeing 737 Max plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds during flight to London Stansted - The shocking incident occurred on the two-hour journey from Klagenfurt, Austria

Massive Samsung Unpacked leak just revealed Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Buds 3

Before Samsung's July 10 Unpacked event, new images of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds 3 have leaked.

ITV viewers fuming over 'infuriating' new cancel culture series Douglas is Cancelled

One person said they could 'bear no more'.

Jay Slater's mum issues update on £36k GoFundMe and says she is 'withdrawing cash'

The 19-year-old tourist vanished on the island last week

Two iconic 00s pop bands could be joining forces as one group

'I'd love to see us all together.'

Beavers found to be living on the river in Dorset

Beavers have been found to be living on the River Stour in Dorset in the latest sign of a comeback by the dam-making mammal.

Derby County sign talented teenager as Rams look to the future

He was invited to Derby for trials after being spotted playing for his country

Breaking ranks: Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies Supreme Court conservatives to back environmental protections

Breaking ranks: Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies Supreme Court conservatives to back environmental protections - Justice Barrett, a Trump appointee, split from her conservative colleagues in recent decisions

Elon Musk: SpaceX tender offer could value startup at record $210bn

The space and satellite company was last valued at $180bn in a December transaction and is the world's second most valuable startup.

How can the Democrats oust Biden – and who could replace him?

Joe Biden’s disastrous performance in the first presidential debate has sparked panic among Democrats, with senior party leaders casting around for the best way to replace him as the party’s nominee. The Democrat leader took on Donald Trump in a 90-minute clash that saw the 81-year-old freeze several times as he struggled to address questions from ...