Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics to ‘prolong career’

Rafael Nadal has said he will not be taking part in Wimbledon or the Tokyo Olympics this year.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics to ‘prolong career’

Rafael Nadal has said he will not be taking part in Wimbledon or the Tokyo Olympics this year.

Gunman on run after man and woman killed in Germany

A gunman is on the run after killing a man and woman in western Germany, police have said.

DUP leader nominates NI First Minister despite concerns within own party

DUP leader Edwin Poots has formally nominated Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan as Northern Ireland's new First Minister at a special sitting of the Stormont Assembly.

Hong Kong police arrest five top executives in raid of pro-democracy newspaper’s offices

The most senior editor and four other bosses at a pro-democracy newspaper have been arrested under Hong Kong's new national security law.

US to get new national holiday recognising end of slavery

A US national holiday commemorating the end of slavery is due to be signed into law by President Biden after it received overwhelming backing.

Enid Blyton blue plaque bio includes ‘racist and xenophobic’ criticism

The work of Enid Blyton has been linked to "racism and xenophobia" in updated blue plaque information by English Heritage.

Electric chair executions halted as court says killers must get firing squad option

The executions of two inmates have been blocked by a US court, who ruled they must get the choice to die by firing squad.