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Wimbledon 2025: Coco Gauff is just 21 but already thinking about what to do after tennis
Read full article: Wimbledon 2025: Coco Gauff is just 21 but already thinking about what to do after tennisCoco Gauff is a tennis star who is seeded No. 2 at Wimbledon and already owns two Grand Slam titles at age 21.
Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka dance at Centre Court and post about it on TikTok and Instagram
Read full article: Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka dance at Centre Court and post about it on TikTok and InstagramJust in case anyone might have wondered whether there was any lingering animosity between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka after their French Open final, the two tennis stars have offered proof that all is well.
Samurai sword murderer gets life in prison for a rampage that killed a London schoolboy last year
Read full article: Samurai sword murderer gets life in prison for a rampage that killed a London schoolboy last yearA man who was armed with a samurai sword when he murdered a London boy on his way to school has been sentenced to life in prison.
Wimbledon's draw puts Alcaraz against Fognini in the first round. Coco Gauff faces Yastremska
Read full article: Wimbledon's draw puts Alcaraz against Fognini in the first round. Coco Gauff faces YastremskaCarlos Alcaraz will begin his bid for a third consecutive Wimbledon championship and put his career-best 18-match winning streak on the line by facing the volatile Fabio Fognini in the first round at Centre Court when the tournament begins Monday.
Four arrested in connection with break-in at a UK military base
Read full article: Four arrested in connection with break-in at a UK military baseBritish counter terrorism police have arrested four people in connection with a break-in at a military base last week, during which two planes were vandalized.
Apple revamps EU App Store terms to avert more fines
Read full article: Apple revamps EU App Store terms to avert more finesApple has moved to revamp its European Union app store policies as it seeks to fend off escalating fines under the 27-nation blocās digital competition regulations.
Deal with Beijing will speed China's export of minerals to the US, treasury secretary says
Read full article: Deal with Beijing will speed China's export of minerals to the US, treasury secretary saysWashington and Beijing have signed a trade agreement that will make it easier for American firms to obtain magnets and rare earth minerals from China that are critical to manufacturing and microchip production.
Home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say
Read full article: Home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police sayPolice are investigating a break-in at a home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt, who has been on a globe-spanning promo tour for his new movie, āF1.ā.
Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases
Read full article: Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseasesGlobal efforts to protect children against diseases including measles, polio and tuberculosis have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly infections.
London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar
Read full article: London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a barA long-secret network of tunnels 100 feet below the streets of London could be the cityās next big tourist destination.
Sunrise at Stonehenge draws druids, pagans and revelers to celebrate the summer solstice
Read full article: Sunrise at Stonehenge draws druids, pagans and revelers to celebrate the summer solsticeAs the sun rose on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, a crowd erupted in cheers at Stonehenge where the ancient monument in southern England has clocked the summer solstice over thousands of years.
Health officials issue warnings as UK bakes in the first heat wave of 2025
Read full article: Health officials issue warnings as UK bakes in the first heat wave of 2025British health officials are warning people across the country to take precautions when out in the sun as the U.K. has its first heat wave of the year.
Google hits setback in bid to overturn multibillion EU antitrust fine in Android case
Read full article: Google hits setback in bid to overturn multibillion EU antitrust fine in Android caseGoogle faces a big setback in its attempt to overturn a multibillion-dollar European Union antitrust penalty involving Android after a top courtās legal adviser sided with regulators.
Bank of England says world is 'highly unpredictable' as it keeps interest rate at 2-year low
Read full article: Bank of England says world is 'highly unpredictable' as it keeps interest rate at 2-year lowThe Bank of England has kept its main interest rate at the two-year low of 4.25% as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate.
One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet
Read full article: One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your petIf your cat likes to prowl outdoors for long stretches, or your dog has a tendency to run off, it can be distressing when they donāt return as expected.
UK inflation eases by less than anticipated ahead of Bank of England rate decision
Read full article: UK inflation eases by less than anticipated ahead of Bank of England rate decisionInflation in the U.K. dropped modestly in May as a drop in air fares and transport costs were largely offset by rising food prices, particularly chocolate.
Alfred Brendel, pianist renowned for refined playing of Beethoven, dies at age 94
Read full article: Alfred Brendel, pianist renowned for refined playing of Beethoven, dies at age 94Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London.
UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women
Read full article: UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of womenBritish lawmakers have voted to decriminalize abortion after a lawmaker argued it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy.
UK 'shied away' from ethnicity of grooming gangs in child sex abuse inquiries, report finds
Read full article: UK 'shied away' from ethnicity of grooming gangs in child sex abuse inquiries, report findsBritainās government has pledged to make it mandatory to record the ethnicity and nationality of suspects accused of child sexual abuse and exploitation.
White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbullās fans party like clones worldwide
Read full article: White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbullās fans party like clones worldwideThousands and thousands of Pitbull fans dressed up for his London shows this week wearing bald caps, a white shirt, black tie and drawn-on facial hair, before swarming to the cityās O2 Arena.
Worldās most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICE
Read full article: Worldās most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICEThe world's most popular TikTok personality has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas.
European women's champion Arsenal to use 60,000-seat stadium for all domestic league home games
Read full article: European women's champion Arsenal to use 60,000-seat stadium for all domestic league home gamesWomenās Champions League winner Arsenal has pledged to use the clubās 60,000-seat main stadium for all home games in the domestic league next season.
Report: Judge dismisses Justin Baldoniās $400M countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds
Read full article: Report: Judge dismisses Justin Baldoniās $400M countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan ReynoldsIn a shocking move Monday, a New York judge granted a motion to dismiss actor-director Justin Baldoniās $400 million countersuit against actress Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and their publicist, as well as his lawsuit against the New York Times, PEOPLE reported.
NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years
Read full article: NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 yearsThe head of NATO says members need to increase their air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia and warns that Moscow could be ready to attack the military alliance within five years.
The US and China are holding trade talks in London after Trump's phone call with Xi
Read full article: The US and China are holding trade talks in London after Trump's phone call with XiHigh-level delegations from the United States and China are meeting in London to try and shore up a fragile truce in a trade dispute that has roiled the global economy.
A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave'
Read full article: A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave'Vegetable likenesses of U.S. President Donald Trump and singer Dolly Parton and a papal āCornclaveā are on display at the Lambeth Country Show.
UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court
Read full article: UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in courtA British High Court judge says lawyers have cited fake cases generated by artificial intelligence in court proceedings in England.
A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prison
Read full article: A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prisonAn art expert who appeared on the BBCās Bargain Hunt show has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for failing to report his sale of pricey works to a suspected financier of Lebanonās militant Hezbollah group.
Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought
Read full article: Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy droughtTottenham has fired manager Ange Postecoglou two weeks after he won the Europa League and the club's first trophy in 17 years.
Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reports
Read full article: Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reportsDavid Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. childrenās fund, is to receive a knighthood in next weekās honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports.
Tom Felton will become Draco Malfoy again ā this time, on Broadway
Read full article: Tom Felton will become Draco Malfoy again ā this time, on BroadwayThe original Draco Malfoy from the āHarry Potterā movies will slip into his old role on Broadway this winter in āHarry Potter and the Cursed Child.ā.
Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump
Read full article: Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to TrumpThe U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending.
On the day transgender women soccer players face a ban in England, they play on
Read full article: On the day transgender women soccer players face a ban in England, they play onFor soccer-loving transgender women in England, itās been a tough day, as the ban on them playing in womenās teams came into force, To show its solidarity with the community and against the decision by the governing body of English soccer, Goal Diggers Football Club, a London-based trans-inclusive womenās football team, held a tournament Sunday.
UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter
Read full article: UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litterA ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the U.K. as the British government aims to stem their illegal use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the environment.
'Doctor Who' season finale surprises fans with an exit ā and a familiar face
Read full article: 'Doctor Who' season finale surprises fans with an exit ā and a familiar faceA familiar face to āDoctor Whoā fans is rejoining the long-running British sci-fi series as Ncuti Gatwa exits the lead role after two seasons.
Russian captain denies manslaughter in North Sea collision as he faces UK trial
Read full article: Russian captain denies manslaughter in North Sea collision as he faces UK trialThe Russian captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker in the North Sea has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court
Read full article: Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London courtActor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty in a London court to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years.
Lawyer says Tate brothers will return to UK to face rape and trafficking charges
Read full article: Lawyer says Tate brothers will return to UK to face rape and trafficking chargesLawyers for influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate say they will return to Britain to defend themselves against rape and trafficking charges.
Britain's biggest water firm hit with record fine over sewage and dividends
Read full article: Britain's biggest water firm hit with record fine over sewage and dividendsBritainās biggest water company has been fined almost 123 million pounds or $166 million for releasing sewage into rivers and streams while paying dividends to its shareholders.
Tesla's monthly sales in Europe plunge by half, signaling backlash against Musk runs deep
Read full article: Tesla's monthly sales in Europe plunge by half, signaling backlash against Musk runs deepTesla sales across Europe plunged by half last month even as growth in the electric car market picked up pace.
Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
Read full article: Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister StarmerA top Kremlin official has scoffed at a report that Russia could be involved in recent arson attacks on the private home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other property associated with him.
US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britainās venerable Telegraph newspaper
Read full article: US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britainās venerable Telegraph newspaperA consortium led by U.S. investment firm Redbird Capital Partners has agreed to buy the publisher of Britainās 170-year-old Daily Telegraph newspaper for about $674 million.
Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024
Read full article: Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024Fewer work and study visas contributed to a near-halving in net migration into the U.K. ā the number of people moving to the U.K. minus the number of those moving abroad ā in 2024.
UK inflation rises to its highest level since January 2024 after domestic bills spike
Read full article: UK inflation rises to its highest level since January 2024 after domestic bills spikeInflation in the U.K. spiked to its highest level for more than a year in April amid higher domestic bills such as energy and water.
Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
Read full article: Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister StarmerU.K. police say a third suspect has been charged with arson over a series of fires targeting property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Indian author Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize with short story collection
Read full article: Indian author Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize with short story collectionIndian author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi have won the International Booker Prize for fiction for āHeart Lamp,ā a collection of 12 short stories written over a period of more than 30 years, chronicling the everyday lives and struggles of women in southern India.
English Defense League founder Tommy Robinson could get early release from UK prison
Read full article: English Defense League founder Tommy Robinson could get early release from UK prisonThe founder of the far-right English Defense League had his prison sentence for contempt of court reduced by the U.K. High Court in London and could be released in coming days.
More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes
Read full article: More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoesAnother round of tornadoes has struck the central U.S. after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.
More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damage
Read full article: More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damageMore severe storms are expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people.
Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 28 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia
Read full article: Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 28 in Kentucky, Missouri and VirginiaResidents in Kentucky and Missouri are digging through tornado-stricken neighborhoods and clearing debris after severe storms swept through parts of the Midwest and South and left more than two dozen people dead.
UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter
Read full article: UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarterThe British economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of 2025, in a welcome boost to the Labour government, which has made lifting the countryās growth its number one priority.
UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to him
Read full article: UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to himBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer said arson attacks on properties linked to him represent āan attack on all of us, on democracy and the values that we stand for.ā.
NFL's record seven international games features back-to-back games for Vikings in Dublin and London
Read full article: NFL's record seven international games features back-to-back games for Vikings in Dublin and LondonThe NFL revealed its record seven international games Tuesday and the Minnesota Vikings will play games in consecutive weeks in Ireland and Britain.
UK High Court hears challenge to British government's role arming Israel
Read full article: UK High Court hears challenge to British government's role arming IsraelHuman rights groups launched a court fight challenging the British governmentās decision to supply parts for F-35 fighter jets, saying they are being used by Israel in Gaza in violation of international law.
A man has been arrested over a fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house
Read full article: A man has been arrested over a fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private houseBritish police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life over a fire at the London house where U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer lived before he was elected to lead the country.
The Invincibles: Chelsea completes historic unbeaten campaign in Women's Super League
Read full article: The Invincibles: Chelsea completes historic unbeaten campaign in Women's Super LeagueChelsea became the first team to complete an undefeated 22-game campaign in the Womenās Super League after beating Liverpool 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Aggie Beever-Jones in the final round.
Bank of England cuts interest rates and welcomes word of US-UK trade deal
Read full article: Bank of England cuts interest rates and welcomes word of US-UK trade dealThe Bank of England is cutting its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration.
Giant lily pads and a bronze tree are among designs for Queen Elizabeth II's memorial
Read full article: Giant lily pads and a bronze tree are among designs for Queen Elizabeth II's memorialWhat could be a better memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, Britainās longest-reigning monarch, than a pod of faintly psychedelic giant lily pads.
Serena, Allyson Felix, Coach K among US Olympic Paralympic 2025 HoF class
Read full article: Serena, Allyson Felix, Coach K among US Olympic Paralympic 2025 HoF classSeven-time gold-medal sprinter Allyson Felix, four-time Olympic tennis champion Serena Williams and Mike Krzyzewski, who coached the U.S. to three basketball gold medals, are part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fameās class of 2025.
UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiations
Read full article: UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiationsBritain and India have agreed on a long-stalled free trade agreement that will reduce or eliminate tariffs on Scotch whisky and scores of other products.
Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections
Read full article: Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for electionsBangladeshās ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections.
100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII
Read full article: 100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWIIA 100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran accepted the thanks of a nation Monday as Britain paused to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Chelsea wins and Newcastle draws to tighten top-five race as United loses again in Premier League
Read full article: Chelsea wins and Newcastle draws to tighten top-five race as United loses again in Premier LeagueThe race for Champions League qualification has gotten even tighter in the Premier League after Chelsea beat recently crowned champion Liverpool 3-1 and Newcastle dropped points at Brighton with a 1-1 draw.
UK police arrest Iranian men over alleged attack plot in major counterterror operation
Read full article: UK police arrest Iranian men over alleged attack plot in major counterterror operationBritish counterterrorism officers have arrested four Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target and three others over a national security threat.
Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to face cyber threat as M&S' struggles persist
Read full article: Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to face cyber threat as M&S' struggles persistBritish retailer Marks & Spencer says it's āworking day and nightā to resolve a cyberattack nearly two weeks ago that has left it unable to process any online orders.
Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
Read full article: Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault chargesActor-comedian Russell Brand has been granted conditional bail after appearing in a London court to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women.
Transgender women soccer players to be banned from English women's teams
Read full article: Transgender women soccer players to be banned from English women's teamsThe governing body for soccer in England says it will ban transgender women from playing on womenās teams following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling last month.