Asda’s share of the grocery market has fallen to a record low in a fresh setback for the struggling supermarket. New figures show that Asda’s market share fell to 12.1pc in the 12 weeks to May 18, which is the lowest level since Kantar started collecting data in 2011.more

The US Court of International Trade has blocked the entry into force of most of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. According to the court, he exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs on other countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.more

Sadiq Khan has backed calls for the partial decriminalisation of cannabis possession, as a wide-ranging study suggests the way the drug is policed causes greater harm to society than its usage. In particular, it found, the use of stop-and-search powers disproportionately affects black communities.more

Magdalena Frech fell in the second round of the Grand Slam French Open. Today in Paris, the 25th-ranked Polish tennis player lost to Czech Marketa Vondrousova 0:6, 6:4, 3:6. The meeting lasted exactly two hours.more

Elon Musk is leaving the US administration, where he served as one of President Donald Trump's top advisers and head of the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE).more

KFC is to invest almost £1.5bn and create thousands of jobs in the UK and Ireland over the next five years, as the fast-food chain seeks to capitalise on the booming popularity of fried chicken.more

The Thessaloniki Court of Appeal yesterday approved the extradition to Poland of 17-year-old Bartłomiej G., who is suspected of brutally killing 16-year-old Maja in Mława on April 23, the Greek portal Kathimerini reported.more

Prosecutors have confirmed for the first time the full list of 21 charges Andrew and Tristan Tate will face when they are returned to the UK, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.more

Chelsea London footballers winners of the Conference League. They defeated Betis Sevilla 4:1 (0:1) in the final in Wroclaw. ‘The Blues’ became the first club to have triumphed in all existing UEFA competitions - including the Champions League and Europa League.more

The opening of a customer service center in Warsaw will translate into 200 jobs by the end of the year, the carrier announced. Recruitment of new employees has already started.more

Thames Water has been handed record fines totalling almost £123 million following two investigations into the company by the industry regulator. Ofwat said Britain’s largest supplier will have to pay £104.5 million in penalties for breaking rules relating to waste water. It is the biggest fine the watchdog has ever issued.more

The myth of influencers is slowly fading among young Italians, as evidenced by the fact that more of them consider being a doctor or teacher to be a better occupation. These are the results of a survey conducted among people aged 19 to 28. Working as a cybersecurity expert was also mentioned as an attractive profession.more

Fifth seed Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round of the French Open yesterday. In the second round of the tournament in Paris, the Polish tennis player, who is fighting for a fifth title in this event, defeated British Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2.more

If you're in search of a destination that's both stunningly beautiful and easily accessible, then Chiddingstone in Kent is the ideal choice. Tucked away in the verdant countryside, this well-preserved medieval village is among the oldest and most scenic in the county.more

Spanish international Lamine Yamal, currently considered one of the best footballers in the world, has extended his contract with Barcelona until June 2031, the club announced. The players of the "Pride of Catalonia" are Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny.more

A mini heatwave is set to return to London just days after heavy showers brought an end to a record-breaking dry spring. London could be hotter than a number of Mediterranean holiday destinations this weekend as temperatures could reach 26C.more

Tens of thousands of energy customers are set to receive payouts of up to £1,000 each, and could see debts written off, in response to the scandal over the forced fitting of prepayment meters. Energy companies are paying out more than £70m in compensation and financial support to customers.more

British author Lesley-Ann Jones has revealed that Queen frontman Freddie Mercury had a daughter with whom he maintained a relationship until his death in 1991, the Daily Mail reported. Her biography, Love, Freddie, will be released in September.more

Tesco's introduction of AI technology to some self-checkouts has led to customers joking that it bears a striking resemblance to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology used in football.more

Contrary to media reports, Cristiano Ronaldo will not extend his contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr, which expires on June 30. The Portuguese football star, however, has no intention of ending his career.more

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship completed its ninth test flight Tuesday, suffering a third consecutive mid-air explosion. The rocket flew farther than previous attempts but failed to complete a number of other mission milestones.more

Brits have been told to “stay home” for 48 hours after experiencing certain symptoms. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that you could still spread an “incredibly infectious” illness in the first two days.more

King Charles III delivered the Speech from the Throne, the government's exposé presented in connection with the beginning of a new parliamentary term after the election, in the Canadian parliament yesterday. The king emphasized his admiration for the Canadian identity.more

Eleven people remain in hospital after a car ploughed into a crowd of fans celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League title in Liverpool on Monday. Doctors say they are in a stable condition and expect to recover.more

Bulgaria says it is on track to join the eurozone in 2026, the Financial Times reported yesterday. Sofia expects the European Commission to confirm next week that the country meets the criteria required to adopt the euro, following a drop in inflation to 3.5 percent in April.more