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Djokovic snubbed by French Open organisers as Draper’s rival gets advantage
Novak Djokovic has been shunted to the second showcourt at the French Open after failing to get on Philippe-Chatrier. Instead, Jannik Sinner will face retiring Richard Gasquet in the day session men’s match, while Jack Draper vs Gael Monfils has been given night session billing. Monfils thrives in the eveningContinue Reading
Labour minister hits out at Sadiq Khan’s call for cannabis law reform | News
A Labour minister has rejected Sir Sadiq Khan’s calls for the partial decriminalisation of cannabis, stating that the government’s stance “remains unchanged”. London’s mayor backed a report by the London Drugs Commission (LDC), which recommends that natural cannabis be removed from the Misuse of Drugs Act. The LDC, set upContinue Reading
Fingerprint made by Neanderthal 43,000 years ago could be world’s oldest portrait
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A fingerprint left by a Neanderthal on a rock 43,000 years ago could be the oldest known figurative representation of aContinue Reading
Cannes Film Festival: The 8 best movies
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter As far as Cannes Film Festivals go, the 2025 edition was rather uncontroversial. Save for a last-minute red carpet dress codeContinue Reading
Thames Water hit with biggest ever fine of £122.7m over pollution and dividends
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Thames Water has been fined £122.7 million after two investigations into wastewater and dividend paymentsContinue Reading
Mandelson criticises ‘fetish’ for scrapping EU rules that work in Britain’s favour
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Peter Mandelson has hit out at what he said was a “fetish” for scrapping EU rules that work in Britain’s favourContinue Reading
Swedish logistics platform Alrik raises €7m to build global OS for construction industry
Swedish startup Alrik has secured new investment to accelerate its mission of transforming construction logistics, raising fresh funding led by Nordic VC People Ventures and with further backing from existing investor Pi Labs. The new capital brings the company’s total raised to €7 million. Alrik is building what it describesContinue Reading
Man Utd medical booked, Wirtz to Liverpool update, Arsenal plot £126m deal
The first of two summer transfer windows will swing open next week and many Premier League clubs are already hard at work. The likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been tipped to make early moves in the market. The Red Devils are close to securing theirContinue Reading
New ‘superbug’ antibiotic to treat sepsis and pneumonia enters last phase of testing
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A new antibiotic that has the potential to save millions of lives has entered its last phase of human testing. SwissContinue Reading
The Handmaid’s Tale finale explained – and how it sets up the acclaimed show’s sequel The Testaments
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter The Handmaid’s Tale has officially drawn to an end after six seasons, with Elisabeth Moss’s eight-year stint as handmaid-turned-revolutionary June OsborneContinue Reading