NEW YORK: Jannik Sinner started slowly at the U.S. Open , dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before play began at Flushing Meadows. If that episode initially hung over him during the tournament, Sinner was able to put it aside while on … Read more
BBC On a recent evening, on one of London’s most exclusive roads, an estate agent was selling a property for £16.5m. Outside the agency, on the other side of Park Lane, was an encampment of approximately 24 tents housing rough sleepers. Some were sitting outside, taking in the warm night air. Others were reading by … Read more
Getty Images Jacqueline Wilson has written her first novel for adults, Think Again, which is a sequel to the Girls series Jacqueline Wilson has been described as many things over the years, but one title that still surprises her is “gay icon”. In 2020, the British children’s writer announced that she was in a long-term … Read more
BBC A repeating tone – blip, blip, blip – is the audible reminder that we are in one of the most hazardous nuclear sites in the world: Sellafield. That sound – pulsing from speakers inside the cavernous fuel-handling plant – is a signal that everything is functioning as it should. That is comforting because Sellafield, … Read more
Brent Council Officials in Brent have threatened to ban Lime’s dockless e-bikes as poor parking has obstructed pavements The screeching of rubber skidding on tarmac pierces the air on a quiet morning in north-west London. A young man on a Lime bike has suddenly overtaken a car in the next lane to dodge a roadworks … Read more
Inquest charity More than 120 families joined a campaign to get a full public inquiry into mental health deaths in Essex Mental health patients are among the most vulnerable in society, but services in England have been under huge strain for at least a decade, with sometimes fatal consequences. A public inquiry backed by the … Read more
BBC Alan was released from prison into homelessness. Plans to release thousands of prisoners early have prompted fears of rising homelessness and reoffending. The new early release scheme will kick in this week as ministers seek to reduce pressure on the prison service and free up jail space. The government said it had “inherited a … Read more
BBC The last time US presidential candidates met on stage, they traded barbs and personal takedowns in a debate that upended the 2024 campaign. President Joe Biden’s performance forced him to drop out of the race. So now Kamala Harris, his replacement as the Democratic nominee, will face off against former President Donald Trump in … Read more
EPA Two women who say they were raped and strangled by the controversial social media influencer, Andrew Tate, have spoken to the BBC about their experiences. Another woman has alleged, for the first time, she was raped by Mr Tate’s younger brother, Tristan – also an influencer with millions of followers. The Tate brothers, aged … Read more
Christopher Cocker Tourism boss Christopher Cocker says the impact of a climate change is the “foremost threat” The Pacific Islands are scattered across a vast area of ocean, with some of the clearest waters in the world, and pristine beaches and rainforests. They are a magnet for tourism, which is vital for many of the … Read more