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Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark

Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark

In Monaco, "everything clicked" for Kimi Antonelli but his Mercedes team-mate George Russell was "beyond frustration" after another race without point…
Can birds outsing traffic? Some are trying

Can birds outsing traffic? Some are trying

New research from scientists at the Centre for Ecological Research in Hungary finds that some birds living in cities are changing their songs to compe…
'I had the best and worst moments of my life on this court' - Zverev triumphs at last

'I had the best and worst moments of my life on this court' - Zverev triumphs at last

Four years after exiting the French Open in a wheelchair, Alexander Zverev leaves it as the Roland Garros champion.…
Italian rescuers recover 10 bodies after migrant boat capsizes off Malta

Italian rescuers recover 10 bodies after migrant boat capsizes off Malta

About 48 people rescued alive after vessel reportedly left Libya carrying about 60 passengersItalian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies after a migrant…
'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane

'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane

A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.…
How the High Street became a window on our political instability

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?…
Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.…
Tony awards 2026: full list of winners

Tony awards 2026: full list of winners

This year’s Tony awards have already seen wins for musicals Schmigadoon! and Cats: The Jellicle Ball Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon! Ellenore Scott…
You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check

You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check

One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.…
How Mexican cartels turned South African farms into meth production hubs

How Mexican cartels turned South African farms into meth production hubs

Raids on South African farms have uncovered meth labs linked to Mexican networks, signalling a new cartel phase.…
Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says

Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says

At least 10 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized near Malta , the Italian coastguard says.…
More than 1,300 deaths a month in England due to long A&E waits, figures suggest

More than 1,300 deaths a month in England due to long A&E waits, figures suggest

Senior medical staff call for solutions to tackle root causes of excess deaths amid tenfold increase in a decadeMore than 1,300 patients a month in En…
Korda pips Hull to win maiden US Women's Open

Korda pips Hull to win maiden US Women's Open

World number one Nelly Korda wins her first US Women's Open title, pipping England's Charley Hull to the title by a single shot.…
Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.…
The top five-a-day foods your heart needs, according to new study

The top five-a-day foods your heart needs, according to new study

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.…
John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners

John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners

A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.…
Can a vibrating belt fend off bone density loss?

Can a vibrating belt fend off bone density loss?

More than 40 million adults in the U.S. aged 50 and older have osteopenia, or low bone density. An FDA-approved wearable vibration device is giving so…
People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no

People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no

A new study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad, compared to people not in remote jobs. But demanding everyon…
Parents to receive guidance on children's screen time in England first

Parents to receive guidance on children's screen time in England first

The guidance is set to include tips on how much screen time children aged five to 16 should have.…
Woman, 19, dies after gunshots heard at house

Woman, 19, dies after gunshots heard at house

Detectives say they were called to the scene in north London just after midnight on Monday.…
Grammy winner killed in double stabbing 'a gem'

Grammy winner killed in double stabbing 'a gem'

The musician whose real name was Mark Oraybibi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.…
Stormzy and Oritsé Williams pay tribute to musician stabbed to death in east London

Stormzy and Oritsé Williams pay tribute to musician stabbed to death in east London

Singer-songwriter Talay Riley worked on tracks for stars including Tinie Tempah, Britney Spears and Craig DavidStormzy and Oritsé Williams are among t…
Attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, victim's mother says

Attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, victim's mother says

The bereaved families of the victims of Valdo Calocane speak at a press conference in London.…
Slade centre stage, Willis' goodbye and Russell's calf - Prem talking points

Slade centre stage, Willis' goodbye and Russell's calf - Prem talking points

Henry Slade stole the show at Sandy Park in round 18 of the Prem, while Bath wait on Finn Russell and Tom Willis heads for France.…
Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea

Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea

Xi traveled to Pyongyang on Monday in a likely attempt to reassert China's unique influence over its socialist neighbor.…
The retaking of Cuba

The retaking of Cuba

Decades-old property claims, frozen since the 1960s, are being turned into live instruments of reconquest.…
Don't try to make James Bond woke, Idris Elba says

Don't try to make James Bond woke, Idris Elba says

The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007.…
At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally

At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally

Police crack down down on supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee, which plans to hold a rally Tuesday.…
Lionesses need setbacks like Spain loss - Wiegman

Lionesses need setbacks like Spain loss - Wiegman

Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.…
‘Senior lieutenant’ in Kinahan criminal cartel jailed for 24 years by Dublin court

‘Senior lieutenant’ in Kinahan criminal cartel jailed for 24 years by Dublin court

Sean McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges relating to a deadly feud after being extradited from the UAEA leader of the notorious Kinahan criminal ca…