26 h. ago Jade: That’s Showbiz Baby! review – former Little Mix star thrives in chaos on an idiosyncratic debut

(Sony)Jade Thirlwall offers a wild ride through electroclash, Eurovision drama and emotive synth-pop – albeit one she can’t quite maintain for a whole albumLast month, the indefatigable Vice magazine published a piece on the “summer of British chaos”, documenting a scene of deranged social media provocateurs existing at the crispiest fringes of our nation’s cooked identity. Writer Clive Martin defined these graven images of the algorithm as being regionally specific, lurid, rowdy, funny and hedonistic. As a former member of Little Mix, a girl band put together via public vote on The X Factor, Jade Thirlwall might not seem like the likeliest bedfellow of this unhinged movement. But the South Shields pop star’s debut solo single, last year’s Angel of My Dreams, dodged focus-grouped smoothness to present a sublimely whacked-out, thoroughly British pop vision that felt like spinning through someone else’s for you page and realising they exist in a markedly different universe from your o...

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38 h. ago One in five people are now antisemitic, new polling claims, as Jewish community and allies prepare to march this afternoon

The findings showed that the number of people holding what would be considered entrenched anti-Semitic views has doubled in less than five years.

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3 d. ago Prized paintings, unburied treasures and murderous Millais – the week in art

The John Moores prize names its next stars, Renaissance booty is uncovered in Bath and a lover’s brothers plan a beheading – all in your weekly dispatchJohn Moores painting prizeDavina Jackson, Katy Shepherd and Joanna Whittle are among the painters shortlisted for this prize that was once won by a young David Hockney Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool from Saturday until 1 March 2026 Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Sir Ian Rankin among writers shortlisted for 2025 McIlvanney prize

The prize recognises excellence in Scottish crime writing and is named after William McIlvanney, often described as the godfather of Tartan Noir.

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7 d. ago Wimbledon has no plans to revamp mixed doubles after success of ‘reimagined’ US Open

Big-name pairings attracted large audience in New YorkCurrent setup seen as key part of Wimbledon fortnightThe All England Club is not looking to change the format of the Wimbledon mixed doubles competition for future editions of the Championships despite the success of the “reimagined” tournament at the US Open.This year, the United States Tennis Association opted to transform the format of the mixed doubles event in order to attract the top singles players, a move officials believe was incredibly successful and which featured partnerships such as Emma Raducanu paired with Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek alongside Casper Ruud. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘There needs to be justice,’ UN tells Israel after Gaza hospital bombing

Human rights office demands that Israeli investigation into ‘double tap’ attack that killed 20 people yields resultsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UN has demanded that Israel’s investigations into unlawful killings in Gaza, including its “double tap” bombing of Nasser hospital which killed 20 people, among them five journalists, yield results and ensure accountability.“There needs to be justice,” Thameen Al-Kheetan, the spokesperson for the UN’s human rights office, told reporters on Tuesday in Geneva. He added that the number of journalists killed in Gaza raised many questions about the targeting of media workers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tommy Fleetwood’s missing prize money after it was sent to the wrong person

Tour Championship winner Tommy Fleetwood once saw a huge amount of his prize money sent to a US-based golfer with the same name as him

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2 w. ago Tommy Fleetwood's prize money went missing after it was sent to wrong person

English golfer Tommy Fleetwood was left bewildered after the European Tour accidentally sent his £120,000 prize money to a man with his exact same name

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2 w. ago Andy Murray's brother Jamie slams US Open for change involving Emma Raducanu

The US Open's new mixed doubles format has caused a stir this year after bringing in big name players, with shorter games and higher prize money - and four-time Grand Slam doubles champion Jamie Murray wasn't impressed

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2 w. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori overcome singles stars to win US Open mixed doubles final

Defending champions beat Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6Italians went up 4-0 in tiebreak before Swiatek double fault sealed winItalians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6 in the competition’s reimagined format that drew some of the top singles players.The defending champions, who needed a wild card entry into the competition that prioritised singles rankings, relied on their veteran experience to outfox the Polish-Norwegian duo. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori reaffirm supremacy to win US Open mixed doubles final

In a draw filled with many of the best singles tennis players in the world, the Italians made a decisive case for the importance of teamwork in this disciplineAcross two frantic days in New York, Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani repeatedly made their intentions clear. As the only doubles specialist team in a tournament that had banished the rest of their kind, they were on a mission to prove their worth by succeeding on the court.Shortly before midnight on an Arthur Ashe Stadium still filled with raucous spectators, the mission was complete. They triumphed in spectacular fashion at the reimagined US Open mixed doubles championship by closing out the star singles pairing of Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, the third seeds, 6-3 5-7 (10-6) in a supreme, intense tussle to defend their title. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori win ‘reimagined’ US Open mixed doubles final – as it happened

Errani/Vavassori win 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 over Swiatek/Ruud $1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Swiatek/Ruud v Errani/Vavassori: US Open mixed doubles final – live updates

Swiatek/Ruud defeat Pegula/Draper in first semi-finalErrani/Vavassori oust Collins/Harrison in second semi$1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Collins/Harrison v Errani/Vavassori after Swiatek/Ruud win: US Open mixed doubles semi

Swiatek/Ruud beat Pegula/Draper in first semi-finalDefending champs Errani and Vavassori eye repeat run$1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Treatment that can double bladder cancer survival rates available to 1,000 patients in England

People with disease that has spread have been found to live twice as long when given treatment hailed as ‘hopeful’More than 1,000 patients living with bladder cancer in England will be eligible for a treatment which can double survival rates from the disease.In England, 18,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year, and only about 10% of people with stage 4 bladder cancer will survive five years or more after they are diagnosed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Why Jack Draper stunningly left Nike for new brand before US Open

The British No 1 teamed up with home favourite Jessica Pegula in the US Open mixed doubles and is sporting a new look after wearing Nike for his entire career to date

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2 w. ago What time is Jack Draper playing today? How to watch US Open mixed doubles

Draper and partner Jessica Pegula beat people’s favourites in first round of revamped tournament at Flushing Meadows

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2 w. ago US Open mixed doubles: Draper/Pegula beat Alcaraz/Raducanu, Djokovic/Danilovic in action – as it happened

Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud, Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper, Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori and Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison reached the last fourThe last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals will be best of three sets, but first to four games not six. If a game goes to deuce, the winners of the next point take it – there’s no advantage. If a match is level at a set apiece, a 10-point match tiebreak will settle it.Breaking: Danielle Collins and Christian Harris replace Sinner/Siniakova. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago US Open mixed doubles: Draper/Pegula beat Alcaraz/Raducanu, Djokovic/Danilovic in action – live

Updates from the opening day action at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch! You can mail Daniel hereThe last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals will be best of three sets, but first to four games not six. If a game goes to deuce, the winners of the next point take it – there’s no advantage. If a match is level at a set apiece, a 10-point match tiebreak will settle it.Breaking: Danielle Collins and Christian Harris replace Sinner/Siniakova. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago US Open mixed doubles: Draper/Pegula v Alcaraz/Raducanu and more – live

Updates from the opening day action at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch! You can mail Daniel hereWe’re all friends here so we can be honest with each other: I’m not exactly at one with what we’re about to enjoy.Why? Because doubles tennis is a specific skill, nurtured and developed by players relying on it – and a system that’s operated for decades – to make a living. So confiscating a huge competition from them, to hand money to suits and superstars – who do not need it and are, individually and as pairs, less good at the actual sport – doesn’t sit right with me. Continue reading...

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