Emma Raducanu: British number one withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup
British number one Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Great Britain team for this month’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals so she can play on the WTA Tour instead. Raducanu has been offered a wildcard for the Korea Open in Seoul and has decided to prioritise that tournament over playing for her country in the […]
Britain’s pound is beating every other major currency this year
London CNN — The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it’s enjoying a comeback. Sterling hit its highest level against the US dollar in 10 months on Tuesday, topping $1.25 for the first time since June 2022. The pound, […]
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Ireland coach Scott Bemand feels New Zealand game is too soon for Aoife Wafer
Women’s Rugby World Cup – Pool C: Ireland v New Zealand Venue: Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium Date: Sunday, 7 September Kick-off: 14:45 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 14:30, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra from 14:30 and BBC Radio Ulster and Foyle from 14:00; also live with text commentary on […]
We must be ready for early election, Nigel Farage tells Reform UK
Brian WheelerPolitical reporter, Birmingham NEC and Josh NevettPolitical reporter, Birmingham NEC ‘They are not fit to govern’ – Farage Nigel Farage has told Reform UK members they must be ready for an early general election, following the resignation of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner. The Reform leader took to the stage for his keynote conference […]
US Open 2025: President Donald Trump to attend men’s singles final in New York
President Donald Trump will attend the US Open men’s singles final on Sunday in what will be his first visit to the Grand Slam tennis event since 2015. Trump, who was re-elected in 2024 for a second term in office, has not been to the New York City tournament since he first came to power […]
Caitlin Clark to miss rest of WNBA season due to injury
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Tesla could make Elon Musk world’s first trillionaire 00:25 Now Playing Caitlin Clark to miss rest of WNBA season due to injury 00:19 UP NEXT U.S. economy adds just 22,000 jobs in August 00:54 Trump ends plan to compensate passengers […]
Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monza first practice
McLaren have traced the engine failure in last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix that dented Norris’ title hopes to a broken oil line – a McLaren issue rather than a problem with the Mercedes engine. Leclerc’s fastest time was his third attempt to do a lap on the soft tyres after aborting his first two runs. […]
Woman jailed for murdering estranged husband
A woman has been jailed for life for murdering her estranged husband whose death she had tried to pass off as a suicide. Amy Pugh, 34, attacked Kyle Pugh following an argument in March 2022 at the home they had shared in Newport, Shropshire. In a bid to cover up her crime, she lied to […]
Alyssa Thompson: Chelsea sign USA forward for club record fee
Thompson’s pedigree has grown immensely since she was selected by Angel City as the first pick in the NWSL draft in 2023 while still at high school. Angel City paid Portland Thorns and Gotham FC $450,000 (£335,000) to secure the first pick, essentially making Thompson the league’s most expensive player, breaking the record set by […]
RFK Jr. on vaccines; Ukraine’s post-war safety : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories In a Senate hearing yesterday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced calls to resign from Democrats and criticism […]