3 h. ago Venus Williams, 45, will be oldest US Open singles entrant in 44 years

Williams to play first slam singles since 2023Oldest US Open singles entrant since 1981Seven-time major champ won in 2000, 2001Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam singles at the US Open after a two-year absence, having received a wildcard invitation Wednesday to compete at Flushing Meadows at age 45.Williams will be the oldest singles entrant at the tournament since Renee Richards played there at 47 in 1981, according to the International Tennis Federation. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The war on WFH isn’t over. London’s return to the office has flatlined

The war on WFH isn’t over. London’s return to the office has flatlined  The Times

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4 d. ago DAN HODGES: Starmer needs to admit the truth: migrants DO commit more crime than native Brits. This is a national crisis

Several weeks ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger - the former actor and governor of California - was invited on to leading US chat show The View. A few days earlier, Los Angeles had been gripped by serious disorder following attempts by Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to arrest suspected illegal migrants.

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5 d. ago Oliver Glasner confirms no talks over new Crystal Palace contract

Eagles return to Wembley for first time since FA Cup triumph on Sunday

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5 d. ago Oasis fans flood to Murrayfield for first Scottish gig in 16 years

The Mancunian rockers will return to Scotland for the first time in 16 years for three sold-out shows - held on Friday, Saturday and Tuesday

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5 d. ago David de Gea sends message to Bruno Fernandes as emotional Man United reunion confirmed

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will return to Old Trafford for the first time since his exit in July 2023

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6 d. ago Janette Manrara issues 'sad' update as she tells worried fans it 'won't be long'

The Strictly Come Dancing star offered them an update on her return to the stage after being forced to take time off

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6 d. ago Pussy Riot on their raucous Fringe return: ‘In times of crisis, silence becomes complicity’

The world has become even more volatile since Pussy Riot first performed at the Fringe in 2018. But the Russian activist collective are still determined to make their protests heard with a raucous updated show. By Fiona Shepherd

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7 d. ago Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley channels Eva Price as big change spotted after return confirmed

The actress made a recognisable change as she was spotted for the first time since her return to Weatherfield was confirmed

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7 d. ago Eddie Nketiah: Crystal Palace dealt injury blow as striker 'ruled out for six weeks'

Eagles return to Wembley for first time since FA Cup triumph

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8 d. ago Major ITV Love Island update for 2026 as show to be extended

ITV have announced that Love Island: All Stars will return in 2026 for a third season and this time it will be longer than usual

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8 d. ago UK to start small boats returns to France ‘within days’ after EU gives green light

Some asylum seekers will be sent back across Channel for first time under treaty agreed with French presidentThe UK will begin detaining people who arrive on small boats and returning some to France “within days” after the EU gave the green light to a deal agreed with the French president, Emmanuel Macron.The treaty between France and the UK will allow the Home Office to return some asylum seekers back across the Channel for the first time in exchange for accepting others directly from France via a safe route. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Trinity Rodman bursts into tears after stoppage time winner in injury return

Rodman had not played since 12 April due to a lingering back issue, but helped the Washington Spirit to a win over Portland Thorns.Trinity Rodman scored in stoppage time of her first game since April to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday.Rodman was on the bench to begin the game before entering to the roar of the crowd at Audi Field in the 76th minute. Rodman had not played since 12 April because of a nagging back issue. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago John Torode makes TV return with wife Lisa Faulkner for first time since MasterChef axe

TV chef John Torode was sacked from BBC's MasterChef earlier this week after he came forward about allegations he used an 'offensive racist term'

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3 w. ago Manny Pacquiao UK fight time tonight as legend takes on Mario Barrios

Manny Pacquiao is set to return to the ring for the first time in nearly four years - but faces a tough challenge in welterweight champion Mario Barrios

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3 w. ago ‘It’s ourselves and society on trial’: playwright adapts Gisèle Pelicot case for stage

Case that exposed France’s rape culture and shocked the world has been made into play to be shown in Avignon, where trial was heldA stage play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will be staged this week in the southern city of Avignon, as France continues to debate the lessons for society from the country’s biggest ever rape trial.The three-hour performance, The Pelicot Trial: Tribute to Gisèle Pelicot, has been created by Milo Rau, the Swiss director and playwright acclaimed for his theatre interpretations of court proceedings, including the Moscow trial of the Russian punks Pussy Riot and the trial of the Romanian despot Nicolae Ceaușescu. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago The Couple Next Door's return slammed as 'waste of time and energy' by viewers

The Couple Next Door returned to Channel 4 this week with a brand new cast and a fresh storyline

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last month Donald Trump to visit Scotland this month, Downing Street says

US president to return to Scotland for first time since 2023

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last month John Swinney to meet with Donald Trump after US president's Scotland visit confirmed

US president to return to Scotland for first time since 2023

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last month Call for British Museum to take Bayeux tapestry to ‘1066 country’

MP calls for region where Battle of Hastings took place to be included in events surrounding return of artworkThe MP for Hastings and Rye has called on the British Museum to let the Bayeux tapestry spend time in “1066 country” when it comes to the UK, and to ensure the region reaps the benefits of the “once-in-a-generation exhibition”.The tapestry will return to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years as part of a landmark loan agreement announced by the prime minister, Keir Starmer, and the French president, Emmanuel Macron. Continue reading...

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