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Underprepared Serena Williams eyes next Slam after Wimbledon exit

LONDON: There were certain images from Tuesday’s first-round match that underscored Serena Williams’ might. Early in the clash, when France’s Harmony Tan sent Williams on a longitudinal discovery of the tennis court, the American put away one that floated high and then went down on her knee, fist clenched.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic cruises, Ugo Humbert upsets Casper Ruud, Anett Konteveit and local hope Emma Raducanu beaten

LONDON: Novak Djokovic thanked the Centre Crowd after his second-round win over Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis on Wednesday. “Thanks for supporting both players,” he said, driving home a point not for the first time in these championships.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022

Young Scottish creators win major film awards in London

THREE young Scottish filmmakers have won major awards at the Into Film Awards at Odeon Leicester Square. The ceremony was attended by a host of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022

UK must ‘get Brexit done’, says Maros Sefcovic

The European Commission vice-president warned that Northern Ireland Protocol Bill had set back progress on the issue by two years.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

EU urges UK to ‘come back to the table’ as it highlights economic harm from Brexit

European Commission vice-president says Brussels wants to get ‘Brexit done’ – while London refuses to talk about Northern Ireland

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

EU seeks open talks on N.Ireland, not pre-set UK outcome -official

The European Commission is willing to negotiate trading arrangements for Northern Ireland with Britain, but only if talks are constructive and do not resume with an outcome already set by London, a top EU official said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 29, 2022

Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud sets records in £43.4 million sale

The painting has become the most valuable work of art sold at auction in London this summer season so far, according to Sotheby’s.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Martyn Ford called off Iranian Hulk fight after seeing rival cry before face-off

Ford was set to face Sajjad Gharibi, known to fans as the Iranian Hulk, at The O2 arena in London this April, but pulled out on late notice when he began fearing for his rival

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

Two men arrested over fatal stabbing in west London

The men aged 32 and 23, both of Ealing, west London, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of Karamjeet Singh Reel.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Charlie Patino's transformation, Bellerin returns - 3 things spotted in Arsenal training

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta put his side through their paces at the club's London Colney training base on Wednesday afternoon

Football London · Jun 29, 2022