- yesterday
Carlos Alcaraz beats Roman Safiullin in straight sets in US Open return
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in New York, marking his first singles match in 139 days following a wrist injury.
- 3d ago
Spanish business executive and former Iberia head Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros dies at 82
Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros, the former chairman of Iberia and Mercedes-Benz España and the first High Commissioner for Marca España, died on 29 August 2026 in Madrid at age 82.
- 5d ago
Emmanuel Macron to open Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London and meet Andy Burnham
The French president will travel to the British Museum on 2 September 2026 for the eleventh-century embroidery display before holding talks at Downing Street with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- 5d ago
Carlos Alcaraz faces Roman Safiullin in US Open return as Jannik Sinner withdraws
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his title defense in Flushing Meadows against Roman Safiullin following a four-month wrist injury layoff, competing in a 108 million dollar tournament without injured world number 1 Jannik Sinner.
- Aug 26
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in Birmingham for extended UK stay
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at Birmingham Airport on Wednesday aboard a private jet from California with their two children, beginning an extended relocation to the British countryside.
- Aug 24
Ukraine marks 35th independence anniversary as allies review security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked 35 years of Ukrainian independence on day 1,643 of Russia's invasion as European leaders convened for security talks.
- Aug 24
King Charles Sets Reconciliation Terms for Prince Harry as Family Plans UK Return
Prince Harry and Meghan prepare to enroll their children in British schools this September, while royal commentators point to a required apology to Prince William before any return to official duties.
- Aug 23
King Haakon VIII addresses Norway following the death of King Harald V at 89
King Haakon VIII delivered his first address to the Norwegian public on Saturday following the death of his father, King Harald V, who died on Friday at age 89 after a 35-year reign.
- Aug 22
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz receive US Open mixed doubles wildcard
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and the defending men's singles champion will compete together in New York under a wildcard entry in the revamped 16-team event.
- Aug 22
World's oldest living person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday in Surrey
Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person and the first recorded British citizen to reach 117, celebrated her birthday on 21 August at her care home in Lightwater, Surrey.
- Aug 21
Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury as Alcaraz returns
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will miss the 2026 US Open due to a right knee injury, leaving Alexander Zverev as the top seed while Carlos Alcaraz returns from a wrist layoff.
- Aug 21
Prince Harry and co-claimants ordered to pay £9.54m in interim costs to Daily Mail publisher
London's High Court has ordered Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other claimants to pay an initial £9.54 million in legal costs to Associated Newspapers by 28 August 2026.
- Aug 21
Lando Norris wins Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort ahead of Kimi Antonelli
McLaren driver Lando Norris secured his second consecutive victory of the season at Zandvoort after passing championship leader Kimi Antonelli following an early red flag for Max Verstappen.
- Aug 21
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan return to United Kingdom with children in August
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move from California to a private estate outside London in late August 2026, enrolling Archie and Lilibet in British schools.
- Aug 20
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to relocate to private UK residence six years after departure
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to move from California to a private residence outside London before the end of August, enrolling Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in a British school while remaining non-working royals.
- Aug 20
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set to relocate to United Kingdom
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are scheduled to leave the United States by the end of August 2026, moving into a private residence outside London with their two children.
- Aug 20
Police in Braga charge mother with abandonment after three-year-old child found alone on stairs
Portuguese police placed two siblings in state custody and named their 37-year-old mother a suspect after a toddler spent five days under the sole care of his 15-year-old sister in Braga.
- Aug 20
Carlos Sainz extends Williams Formula 1 contract through 2027 season
Carlos Sainz signed a multi-year extension with Williams through 2027, completing the team's lineup alongside Alex Albon ahead of its 50th anniversary season amid reported annual earnings reaching 30 million euros.
- Aug 19
Meghan Markle's reported casting in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen is withdrawn
Discussions for Meghan Markle to appear in season three of Guy Ritchie's series The Gentlemen were dropped following public reaction in Britain as the Sussexes prepare their UK return.
- Aug 18
Charles Spencer announces memoir on Princess Diana ahead of 30th anniversary
Earl Charles Spencer will release a biography detailing the life and aftermath of the death of his sister, Princess Diana, on 22 September 2026 across global markets in 12 languages.
