WASHINGTON — As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz and Washington pushes allies to step up, the debate is no longer only about whether NATO has the capabilities to contribute — but whether the alliance can manage another major security test without deepening transatlantic friction. At the center of that debate is a mechanism…
Of the six British singles players who began the year in the top 100, Cameron Norrie is the only one to have avoided injury or illness, and he has returned impressively to the world’s top 20 in recent weeks. Raducanu, 23, had been due to return at the Italian Open in Rome this week but…
No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter. Source link
Hosting Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi in Chelsea’s directors’ box on Monday, ostensibly to scout his future opponents, went down poorly with sections of the fanbase. De Zerbi has a long‑standing relationship with Paul Winstanley and Sam Jewell from their time at Brighton, but Chelsea fans want to see their London rivals relegated –…
The girl was found dead five days after she went missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs. Source link
At 14:15 local time on 8 April 2026, Israel launched a massive wave of strikes against Lebanon – just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran to pause fighting in the Gulf region. Israel said it struck 100 targets in 10 minutes, dashing hopes in Lebanon that…
DeChambeau’s LIV contract is up at the end of this season and he was looking to sign a lucrative new deal before Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it was set to pull its financial support, with reports, external suggesting he wants $500m (£370m) to stay. The two-time US Open winner said he was…
Three-man forward lines have been a staple tactic throughout the history of football. But they have arguably never been as popular as they have over the last 15 or so years. It is a resurgence that is largely down to Barcelona’s success under Pep Guardiola between 2008 and 2012. Guardiola helped Barcelona win two Champions…
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn’s WXV Global Series is “the worst decision someone has ever made”. Size 4.5 balls – about 3% smaller, but the same weight as a regulation size five – will be used for the tournament in September and October. World Rugby held a…
Wessel Nijman emulated fellow Dutchman Michael van Gerwen as he continued his superb form in the Players Championship with victory in the 14th tournament of the year. The 25-year-old beat Max Hopp 8-1 in a one-sided final at the event in Hildesheim, Germany. It ensured Nijman became the first to win five Players Championship titles…