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Serena Williams is back: American great makes winning return to court at Queen’s

US tennis player Serena Williams (right) celebrating with Victoria Mboko of Canada after winning their doubles match against Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the US and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand at the HSBC Tennis Championships at Queens Club in London, Britain, on June 9.
US tennis player Serena Williams (right) celebrating with Victoria Mboko of Canada after winning their doubles match against Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the US and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand at the HSBC Tennis Championships at Queens Club in London, Britain, on June 9.

Germany's Maria says should have got more respect after Queen's wildcard snub

Jul 28, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Tatjana Maria (GER) reacts returns the ball against Laura Siegemund (GER) in first round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Jul 28, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Tatjana Maria (GER) reacts returns the ball against Laura Siegemund (GER) in first round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

UK PM Keir Starmer to announce under-16s social media ban within days

Starmer said tech firms had three months to introduce “device controls” that prevent children from sending and receiving sexually explicit images.
Starmer said tech firms had three months to introduce “device controls” that prevent children from sending and receiving sexually explicit images.

Roger Federer to return to US Open for one-night exhibition event

Tennis legend Roger Federer reacts during an exhibition match at the Australian Open in January 2026.
Tennis legend Roger Federer reacts during an exhibition match at the Australian Open in January 2026.

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in Britain; prosecutors say they acted for Iran

Nandito Badea and George Stana, two Romanian men accused of stabbing the Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati near his home in Wimbledon in March 2024, appear at Woolwich Crown Court in London, Britain, May 18, 2026, in a courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler
Nandito Badea and George Stana, two Romanian men accused of stabbing the Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati near his home in Wimbledon in March 2024, appear at Woolwich Crown Court in London, Britain, May 18, 2026, in a courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler

Norwegian teen, hired by Swedish crime group used by Iran, planned UK murder, London court told

London commuters hit by travel disruption from Tube strikes

The walkouts are over TfL’s plan to allow drivers to condense their five-day week into four days by working longer shifts.
The walkouts are over TfL’s plan to allow drivers to condense their five-day week into four days by working longer shifts.

Grace Fu to visit London, Paris for nuclear safety talks

Nuclear power is being considered by governments around the world as a potential source of low-emissions energy.
Nuclear power is being considered by governments around the world as a potential source of low-emissions energy.

Arsenal paint London red with victory parade after Premier League title win

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal Victory Parade - London, Britain - May 31, 2026 General view as Arsenal players celebrate with the Premier League trophy during the victory parade REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal Victory Parade - London, Britain - May 31, 2026 General view as Arsenal players celebrate with the Premier League trophy during the victory parade REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Up to Serena to announce potential comeback and partnership, says Mboko

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.