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Five quick hits — Aussies spoil the Murray party, Kokkinakis fearing the worst, Fritz gives opponent a send-off after win

All the emotions come out at Wimbledon on day four, with Aussies spoiling the Murray party, Thanasi Kokkinakis fearing the worst after another injury, while American Taylor Fritz fires up at an opponent after his victory.
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Tennis player Andy Murray stands on Centre Court at Wimbledon, with arms raised acknowledging the crowd.

live:'Change begins right here,' likely UK PM Keir Starmer says after winning seat

Exit polls predict Keir Starmer leading Labour to a landslide win in the UK general election. The campaign was sparked by a surprise announcement from PM Rishi Sunak just six weeks ago. Follow live.
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Keir Starmer stands on a stage with other candidates, one of whom is wearing an elmo costume.

Alex de Minaur downs familiar foe once again as last Aussie woman bows out of Wimbledon singles

As Alex de Minaur sweeps aside junior rival Jaume Munar for the second time at a major, Australia's last women's singles representative, Daria Saville, lets slip a lead to bow out at Wimbledon.
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Alex de Minaur gives the thumbs up after a tennis match at Wimbledon.

Voting is open in the UK election. This is why we can't really tell you about it

Voting in the UK's general election began on Thursday as a media blackout descended across the country and silenced its political hopefuls. 
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A woman holds a document as walks on pavement past signs saying "polling station".

Labuschagne's Glamorgan side involved in extraordinary tied county cricket game

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne makes a key contribution as his Glamorgan side is involved in an incredible finish to a chase of a world-record target in county cricket.
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne looks behind him as he sets off for a run in a county cricket game.

Five quick hits — Kokkinakis wins five-set epic, Murray-Raducanu to make mixed doubles dream team, Medvedev gets score wrong — and wins anyway

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis takes two days — and five sets — to get through to the second round, Britain gets a mixed doubles dream team and Daniil Medvedev sits down a point early in a tie-break.
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Thanasi Kokkinakis hits a forehand at Wimbledon

Five quick hits — De Minaur beats the rain (and a fellow Aussie), women's singles champion out in 18 games, Andy Murray left with doubles farewell

Alex de Minaur beats the rain — and fellow Aussie James Duckworth — to advance at Wimbledon, Markéta Vondroušová's title defence lasts just 18 games, while British favourite Andy Murray's withdrawal leaves a doubles farewell at SW19.
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Australian Alex de Minaur grimaces as he looks up at the ball preparing to hit a backhand return.

'Man of the people' Louis Tomlinson smuggles TV into Glastonbury camp

From One Direction's Louis Tomlinson saving the day for football fans to Avril Lavigne clearing out the main stage, here's what you might have missed from the final day of this year's Glastonbury Festival. 
A screenshot of Louis Tomlinson alongside footage of his campsite Euros watch party.

Five quick hits — An all-time great goal keeps England alive at the Euros as 16-year-old Spanish wonderkid equals Ronaldo record

A miraculous goal from Jude Bellingham saves England's Euros campaign, while 16-year-old Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal helps the tournament favourite survive a huge scare against Georgia. Here are the five quick hits from Monday morning's action at Euro 2024. 
Jude Bellingham's overhead kick against Slovakia

Aussie Purcell overpowered by big-serving Fritz in first ATP Tour final

Max Purcell's hopes of going into Wimbledon on the back of his first ATP Tour title are dashed, with the Australian going down to Taylor Fritz at the Eastbourne International.
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Max Purcell and Taylor Fritz with their Eastbourne International trophies.

A bunch of TV series returned in June. Here's what you should be watching

There's so much new TV coming out all the time, but there are also amazing shows coming back for more, and we couldn't be happier. From The Bear to The Boys, here are the shows returning for highly anticipated seasons this month.
A young white man in a white tshirt and blue apron, stands in a busy commercial kitchen looking stressed

Princess Anne is out of hospital after suffering horse-related head injury. It wasn't her first

Princess Anne has been discharged from hospital after suffering a concussion, believed to be caused by a horse. Here's what to know about 'the hardest-working royal'.
A portrait of Princess Anne looking off to her right with a small smile.

De Minaur to face fellow Aussie in Wimbledon opener, Tomljanović draws former French Open winner

Alex de Minaur will play his Wimbledon first-round match against in-form Australian compatriot James Duckworth, while Ajla Tomljanović meets 13th seed Jeļena Ostapenko three years after their fiery clash at the All England club.
Alex de Minaur looks down at the ball as he plays a backhand shot representing Australia in a team tennis competition.

One of the most famous book covers in history just sold for nearly $3 million

Thomas Taylor was just 23 years old when he landed his first professional commission to illustrate the first Harry Potter book cover. It's now sold at auction for $2.8 million.
The watercolour painting featuring Harry Potter in front of the Hogwarts Express at Kings Cross Station

England's T20 World Cup defence goes up in smoke as India ends decade-long drought

England's T20 World Cup defence comes to a bitter end as India exacts revenge over a brutal semifinal loss from the 2022 tournament to thump the reigning champions. 
Jos Buttler leads England off after losing to India

'I had 10 minutes to get my whites on': Aussie qualifies for Wimbledon after being last-minute stand-in

A last-minute stand-in at Wimbledon qualifying, Australian Alex Bolt has stormed all the way into the men's main draw, sealed by an "unreal" comeback triumph from match point down in his final round.
Alex Bolt pictured at Wimbledon in 2021

Inside the UK's state banquet hosted by King Charles in honour of Japan's Emperor

Currently on a visit to the UK, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at a banquet at Buckingham Palace.
Emperor Naruhito and King Charles clink their glasses in front of a large bouquet of flowers

Princess Anne 'recovering well' from concussion, husband says after hospital visit

Princess Anne is expected to be discharged from hospital later this week after suffering minor injuries and a concussion at her home on Sunday. 
A portrait of Princess Anne looking off to her right with a small smile.

Frank Duckworth, a mathematical giant in cricket and nuclear energy, dies aged 84

Just hours after his method almost played a crucial role in the T20 World Cup, statistics giant Frank Duckworth dies aged 84.
Frank Duckworth

Think classical music is stuffy and conservative? There's actually a surprising amount of sex in it

From Mozart's "trademark bawdy flair" to the erotic poem in the Bible, sex has always been part of classical music. You just have to know where to look.
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A painting of a woman in an old fashioned dress tuning a lute, she has one breast bared

De Minaur's stumble makes Wimbledon draw tougher as three Aussies move to next round of qualifying

Alex de Minaur's shock first-round loss at Queen's Club sees him face a tough Wimbledon draw, as three Aussies make it through to the next round of qualifying.
A male tennis player on court, holding a racket, wearing light blue shirt and cap.

Convicted UK nurse Lucy Letby says she never harmed any babies

Former nurse Lucy Letby, convicted last year of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others, is on trial accused of the attempted murder of a further baby girl.
A woman looks at the camera.

Ajla Tomljanovic through to first grass court final as stirring career comeback continues

Ajla Tomljanovic reaches her first grass court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.
Ajla Tomljanovic clenches both fists, smiles and looks upwards in celebration

Inside the 'devastating effect' of austerity measures on a Scottish city

Fourteen years of austerity measures and cuts to services haven't just left people feeling forgotten in Scotland's largest city — research has revealed the policies mean people are dying younger.
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A man standing near a garage door, looking down, with a cigarette in his hand.

'Off to a splendid start': Taylor Swift shares photo with Prince William as she kicks off her Eras tour in London

A behind-the-scenes photo shows William posing for a selfie with Swift, alongside his two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at the opening night of the singer's Eras Tour in London.
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Taylor Swift takes a selfie with Prince William, Prince George and Charlotte, all smiling excitedly