Britain

Donna Vekic hangs tough to beat Emma Raducanu in Queen’s Club final

Croatia's Donna Vekic celebrating after beating Briton Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) in thr Queen's Club final in west London on June 14, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi hails UK defence ties despite jet uncertainty

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in London on June 14.

Ascot to see right Royal racing action for 5 days

Docklands (Mark Zahra, white cap) springing a 14-1 upset in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes (1,600m) at Royal Ascot on June 17 when defeating Rosallion (Sean Levey) by a nose. The Harry Eustace-trained entire will attempt to go back-to-back in the Queen Anne on June 16.

Overpass aiming to be King of Ascot

perthprev29 - Overpass (Josh Parr) maintaining his invincibility in Perth with a four-from-four (all in feature events) after he brings up back-to-back Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1,200m) wins at Ascot on Nov 30.

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet in English Channel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he directed the interception.

Doctors in England call off strikes after last-minute offer in long-running dispute

Resident doctors hold placards during a picket on the first day of a six-day industrial action amid a dispute over pay and staffing pressures in London in April 2026.

UK faces hard choices over military spending, say analysts

In a stinging resignation letter, former defence secretary John Healey (second from right) accused British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre) and the finance ministry of failing to commit the resources needed to “defend the country at this time of rising threats”.

Starmer tells NATO’s Rutte UK will publish defence plan before July 7 summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) talking to visiting NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at 10 Downing Street in London, in March 2026. Britain’s defence investment plan had been due in 2025.

Resurgent Emma Raducanu sets up Queen’s final against Donna Vekic

Britain's Emma Raducanu reacts during her quarter-final match against Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova on June 13.

June 14 Prix de Diane form analysis

Diamond Necklace to keep gem of a run going

Diamond Necklace (Ryan Moore) ploughed through attritional conditions to land the Group 1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (1,600m) at ParisLongchamp on her reappearance on May 10, Coolmore has opted to continue down the French route for the unbeaten filly's Classic season by contesting the Group 1 Prix de Diane (2,100m) at Chantilly on June 14.

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