Iga Świątek dropped from seventh to eighth place in the latest world ranking of tennis players, which is led by Sabalenka. The leader of the list is still Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, a finalist at the recent French Open. In the ATP ranking, Hubert Hurkacz moved up to 29th place, and Sinner is still the leader.more

A chemical that scientists worry might have an impact on human reproduction has been found in rivers across the UK. Researchers from York University analysed samples from 32 rivers in all the UK's 4 nations and found traces of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) at 98% of the test locations.more

MI6 will be led by a woman for the first time in the foreign intelligence service's 116-year history. Blaise Metreweli, who joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999, will become the 18th chief of the organisation and take over from Sir Richard Moore later this year.more

Over 53,000 vehicles have been removed from London’s roads under the ULEZ scrappage scheme. Air quality had also improved at 99 percent of air quality monitoring testing sites across London since 2019, according to the Mayor of London. more

The evacuation of Polish citizens from Israel who are stuck there is possible within several dozen hours, and will include about 200 people, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Henryka Mościcka-Dendys informed on Monday. She added that a land convoy to Jordan is planned first, and then a plane from Amman to Warsaw.more

A safe space for young women and girls has launched in East London, acting as a "one-stop shop" for support. The Bloom Hub in Stratford, Newham is similar to a community centre, but is exclusively for females aged 13 to 25.more

Kazuyoshi Miura, considered the oldest professional footballer in the world, broke his own record when he made his first appearance for Atletico Suzuka in his 40th professional season at the age of 58 years and 109 days.more

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to halt most raids on properties in the agriculture, hotel and restaurant industries, the New York Times reported, citing internal correspondence and three officials.more

Council leaders in England have warned that a multibillion pound deficit from years of overspending on special educational needs has become a “burning platform” that will push scores of councils into bankruptcy within months.more

June 19 is the new launch date for the Axiom Space Ax-4 mission, which will be attended by Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski. The Indian Space Agency (ISRO) has announced this date. The Falcon 9 rocket flight has already been postponed several times.more

Britain could potentially support Israel in its conflict with Iran, but the decision to send additional military jets to the Middle East was made mainly to protect British bases and personnel, British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Sunday. Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday. more

In Denmark, the number of inhabitants has exceeded 6 million for the first time in history. The increase in population was influenced by immigration and increasing life expectancy, Statistics Denmark reported.more

Robert Kubica won the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe in the most prestigious Hypercar category for the AF Corse team. It was the 93rd edition of an event considered one of the most difficult in motorsport.more

Jeremy Clarkson has named the best thing in London - and it's great news for all the train buffs out there. The presenter-turned-farmer revealed he has a soft spot for the glazed roof of Paddington station due to the intricate work of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. more

Individuals with specific medical conditions might be eligible for a partial or complete reduction in their council tax, resulting in significant savings. According to MoneySavingExpert (MSE), hundreds of thousands of people in England, Scotland, and Wales may be entitled to this reduction but haven't claimed it.more

Bartosz Zmarzlik, defending his title, won yesterday's British Speedway Grand Prix at Manchester, the fifth round of the world championship. The Pole strengthened his lead in the general classification at the halfway point of this year's competition. more

The UK is sending fighter jets to the Middle East to support security in the region, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday.more

The fines will be a "minimum" punishment, and it will continue to seek civil damages for compensation for the costs incurred in more serious cases.more

Former England football team captain David Beckham was yesterday knighted by King Charles III. It is a long-awaited accolade for the English football icon.more

Members of the Royal Family will wear black armbands "as a mark of respect" to those involved in the Air India crash at tomorrow's Trooping the Colour parade. There will also be a minute's silence at the event following Thursday's crash in the city of Ahmedabad, western India.more

Greenland's ice has melted 17 times faster than average this year as a wave of warm air hit Iceland, according to climate research network World Weather Attribution (WWA). Another study said May 2025 would be the world's second-warmest on record.more

While Liverpool are reported to have agreed a £116 million deal for Florian Wirtz, the full package is projected to be worth more than £200 million including wages. Wirtz could become the third-highest paid player at Liverpool when he completes his British record transfer from Bayer Leverkusen next week.more

The London Underground facilitates up to five million journeys a day, albeit with occasional delays and disruptions. But, were you aware that you can be fined for taking too long to reach your destination? This is due to the fact that your Oyster card has established maximum travel times to prevent misuse. This means that you cannot do more than just travel on the Tube.more

Domestic brick factories are gearing up for a building bonanza that is expected to increase residential housing starts next year by more than 5%, according to the construction industry consultancy and data provider Glenigan.more

Around 27 million mobile phone customers have been promised better coverage “at no extra cost” within months as a result of the merger between Vodafone and Three, the firm has announced.more