2 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka sweeps aside Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title

Sabalenka overcomes American 6-3, 7-6 (3)World No 1 clinches fourth grand slam titleAfter such a bittersweet season filled with near-misses and heartbreak at the final hurdle, Aryna Sabalenka returned to the US Open final with one final chance to win the grand slam title she felt she was owed.Such an occasion could have been the source of more anxiety and stress, another reason for her to fall apart, but Sabalenka’s increasingly legendary career has been driven by her ability to learn from her losses, no matter how painful they are. This time, the No 1’s nerves perfectly held up under pressure as she maintained her composure during a late surge from Amanda Anisimova before closing her US Open title defence with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Hurricane Kiko's path shifts, sparing Hawaii from strong winds and heavy rain

National Weather Service says Hurricane Kiko is tracking north of the Hawaiian islands, reducing the threat of strong winds and widespread rain

Politics

4 h. ago The best pictures from Newport Pride 2025 as city awash with colour

Organisers promised the 'biggest and best' Pride in the 'Port

Politics

4 h. ago EastEnders Autumn storylines from Joel's 'comeuppance' to Lauren and Peter wedding drama

It's set to be another dramatic Autumn in EastEnders as Executive Producer Ben Wadey promises "drama ahead for lots of different families" and a potential Beale wedding

Events

6 h. ago Declan Rice header keeps unbeaten England rolling in trudge past Andorra

It was nothing more than a contractual obligation fulfilled. There was little to see here at Villa Park. Or get excited about. England beat Andorra, as they always do. They did not concede against them, as always. And Thomas Tuchel’s record in World Cup qualifying Group K now shows the maximum number of points from four ties – and four clean sheets. The manager had talked about bringing greater aggression; more speed and penetration, helped by a cleaner and simpler approach. But it was not a game that demanded intense analysis. Rather it was one to tick off and move on from.It was better than the away fixture against Andorra, which was played in Barcelona in June, when England grubbed home by the only goal after a flat performance, hearing boos at half-time and full-time. But long before this one was over, the thoughts of most supporters had begun to turn to the tie against Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday. That promises to be hostile; the acid test of qualification. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago England player ratings vs Andorra: Elliot Anderson shows promise on debut as Noni Madueke impresses again

Three Lions ease to victory over the minnows at Villa Park as a couple of players catch the eye

Sport

7 h. ago Silicon Valley wanted to build floating libertarian paradises on the ocean. The plan failed — but now seasteading is back

They promised utopian paradises, unshackled by governments and buoyed by tech. What they built instead was a costly illusion. Holly Baxter reports on how seasteading started, unraveled and is now rising again in popularity

Events

7 h. ago Helen Flanagan cuts asking price on huge mansion after revealing sad reason for move

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan announced her plans to move house earlier this year for a fresh start and the asking price for her home has been reduced this week

Politics

7 h. ago Farage confirms he wants to deport female asylum seekers back to the Taliban in Afghanistan

Farage also backtracked on a promise to stop small boat arrivals within two weeks of gaining power

Events

9 h. ago SUE REID: As Government promises to stop the boats, revealing pictures of crowds queuing in France to catch traffickers' ride to Dover will startle and anger Britain

REID: All the migrants at the quayside bus stop were waiting for a free local ride to the beaches to run towards the boats which are now operated like a taxi service across to Dover.

Politics

11 h. ago Jamie Vardy silence broken on failed Celtic move as board 'promise' to Daizen Maeda named

The shambolic transfer window saw the Hoops scrambling for attacking recruits in the free agent market

Events

12 h. ago Nigel Farage says Reform WILL deport Afghan women back to the Taliban if they arrive in Britain via small boats

The Reform UK leader has promised to deport 600,000 migrants over five years if his party wins power at the next general election.

Politics

13 h. ago SUE REID: As Government promises to stop the boats, startling pictures of crowds queuing in France to catch traffickers' ride to Dover will startle and anger Britain

REID: All the migrants at the quayside bus stop were waiting for a free local ride to the beaches to run towards the boats which are now operated like a taxi service across to Dover.

Politics

14 h. ago What is a cortisol cocktail? The drink promising to reduce stress and boost energy

There are claims that the drink, which is made with orange juice and salt, can lower high cortisol levels

Politics

14 h. ago Angela Rayner 'may have to sell £800k Hove flat after losing job'

The deputy PM’s salary will face a hefty reduction, which may impact her ability to keep up with monthly mortgage repayments on the Hove property that sparked her downfall

Economics

14 h. ago Cardiff set for dramatic changes as council may have to stop running some services

Cardiff council said it may have to reduce or completely stop running some services next year after the latest forecast of its budget gap shows it'll have to save £38m

Events

14 h. ago Seoul promises to help hundreds of Korean workers arrested in US in Ice raid

Total of 475 detained in Georgia at construction site of factory to make batteries for Hyundai and Kia carsSouth Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, has ordered “all-out efforts” to respond to the arrest of hundreds of its citizens by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) during a raid at a factory being built in Georgia to manufacture car batteries.Cho Hyun, foreign minister, said the government had set up a taskforce following the arrest of 300 South Korean nationals. Continue reading...

Events

16 h. ago Shoppers rush to grab bestselling Jellycats for £7 instead of £23 with money

Jellycat bestselling plushies now come in bag charm form, and right now shoppers can pick one up for the budget-friendly price of £7 thanks to this money-saving deal

Economics

19 h. ago Gamers snap up Metal Gear Solid Delta with rare Argos checkout reduction

It's available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Politics

19 h. ago I went to Greater Manchester's newest food discount store and found half price Heinz, Nescafe and other big brands

It opened last month promising 'mega deals without the mark-up'

Economics