28 m. ago US Open thrown into chaos as Marketa Vondrousova withdraws two hours before quarterfinal... leaving $500

US Open fans were dealt a major blow on Tuesday evening as a star. withdrew just two hours before her quarterfinal matchup against Aryna Sabalenka.

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76 m. ago Family of worker who died while building Vegas F1 stands files lawsuit after saw didn’t have ‘safety stop’

Tizoc Antonio was only a few hours into his first day on the job when he was killed

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2 h. ago Met Office issues 'emergency kit' warning for 31 UK areas with 14 hours of rain expected

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering 31 areas in the South West and parts of Wales, with the alert in place from midnight until 2pm on Wednesday

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2 h. ago Sainsbury’s starts facial recognition of customers to tackle shoplifters

Sainsbury’s boss says retail sector at a ‘crossroads’ amid a rise in shoplifting offences

Economics

3 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz confidently sees off Jiri Lehecka to reach US Open semi

The second seed defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-2 6-4 in less than two hours.

Politics

3 h. ago Keir Starmer weighs up compulsory ID cards to stop small boats

Keir Starmer is weighing up bringing in digital ID cards in a bid to tackle illegal working, No10 suggested - as he vowed to go 'further and faster' on shutting asylum hotels

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5 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in 31 areas to prepare 'emergency' kit for 14 hours

Brits in the Met Office weather warning zone have been told they might want to prepare an emergency kit with essential items as flooding is possible in 31 areas

Politics

5 h. ago Son found mum drowned in floods 'after fire service did not recheck her home'

Paul Gilbert discovered his 83-year-old mum had died in flooding caused by Storm Babet after firefighters did not recheck her property in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, an inquest heard

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5 h. ago Tributes paid to 'remarkable woman' who died after being hit by bin lorry

A respected member of her community and mother to the Bishop of Llandaff, she was a volunteer at the local church

Events

6 h. ago Heston Blumenthal's warning over fat jabs' 'really big' threat to struggling pubs

Star chef and pub owner Heston Blumenthal has spoken passionately about the importance of pubs in tackling loneliness, and the challenge from weight loss drugs

Events

6 h. ago Markram smashes South Africa to big first ODI victory after England collapse

England 131; South Africa 137-3; SA win by seven wicketsSonny Baker endures nightmare debut with ballThey say that if you fail to prepare you should prepare to fail, and it turns out that is what England were doing across the two understaffed days of training with which they launched themselves into this series. They proceeded to get bowled out for 131 in 24.3 overs, losing their last seven wickets for just 29 runs, before Aiden Markram humbled their bowlers in propelling South Africa towards victory by seven wickets, sealed with 175 balls to spare.A week ahead of this match Temba Bavuma’s team were in the middle of a convoluted, lengthy journey from Queensland to Yorkshire via Sydney, Singapore and London. But it was England who looked jetlagged by the less long-distance but more recent whiplash turnaround from the Hundred, in which several squad members, if only two of those selected for this series opener, were engaged 48 hours earlier. In their absence the team’s first training ...

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6 h. ago England thrashed by South Africa with 175 balls to spare: first men’s one

England are skittled for 131 at HeadingleyBaker set for debut as Overton takes ‘indefinite break’1st over: England 8-0 (Duckett 0, Smith 8) Burger with the first over. Tall, broad, left arm, a shadow of a moustache, a doormat of a goatee, and Smith plays the first three balls watchfully away. Balls five and six however, go for four, one sent away at 27 minutes past the hour, one at 27 minutes to.Our man on the ground, Simon Burnton, reports a ground half full and filling up quickly, as the players prepare to walk through a welcoming committee of flag-waving women over 40. Just add that to our skill set. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Succession star Nicholas Braun arrested for DUI in New Hampshire and thrown in jail

The actor was locked up in in Carroll County jail but was released on his own recognizance less than an hour later.

Events

6 h. ago Bake Off judge Prue Leith 'went all cold' after Paul Hollywood fell silent in ordeal

Hours before the new Bake Off series returns to our screens, one of the show's judges, Prue Leith, admits still feeling mortified over a mistake she made years ago

Economics

7 h. ago How to watch Donald Trump's special announcement after health speculation

President Donald Trump will make a special announcement in a matter of hours as frantic speculation about the US leader's health continues to grow

Politics

7 h. ago Starmer pushes digital ID cards for ALL after Macron demands action to tackle scourge of illegal working in Britain

Keir Starmer told the Cabinet he would be 'exploring options around digital ID' as part of a wider package of reforms designed to make it harder for illegal migrants to live and work in this country.

Politics

8 h. ago Manchester United only needed to spend £8m more to land world

Manchester United were still weighing up a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma in the final days of the summer transfer window but ended up signing Senne Lammens, while the Italian joined Manchester City

Economics

8 h. ago 'I got £50 worth of free skincare with £35 Boots spend and found a new cleanser'

Boots' K Beauty Skincare Edit contains eight items worth almost £90, including brands like Anua, Biodance and more

Economics

8 h. ago SNP plan to tackle Scotland's housing emergency branded 'too little, too late' with 78,000 new homes needed

SNP ministers have been repeatedly criticised for the slow pace of housebuilding in Scotland at a time more than 10,000 youngsters are stuck living in temporary accommodation.

Politics

8 h. ago Mediterranean island with world's best beaches is just 2.5 hours from UK

The Mediterranean island is a perfect holiday destination for many reasons - and we don't just mean the beaches

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