The US Open has reached the semi-final stage in the women’s draw with two intriguing matches in store. The second semi-final will see Naomi Osaka play Amanda Anisimova for a place in Saturday’s final. The Japanese 23rd seed beat Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-6 to make her first US Open semi-finals since winning this tournament in 2021. In the first round, Katie Boulter’s struggles continued as she lost 6-4, 6-4 to 27th seed Marta Kostyuk. How to watch the US Open on TV in the USESPN has the broadcasting rights for the tournament for the 17th consecutive year.

SynopsisSportz Interactive (SI) has appointed Blair Richardson as its Director of Business Development. He will spearhead the company's expansion plans in Europe and the United Kingdom. Richardson brings over two decades of experience in sports, entertainment, and digital media. He will be based in London. His expertise will help SI strengthen its partnerships with major sports organizations in the region.

Crowds of staff, patients and volunteers gathered to welcome Charles to the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital on Wednesday as he officially opened the 736-bed facility in Smethwick. Staff, visitors and patients line the walkways to see Charles (Richard Pohle/The Times/PA)The King responded: “I know, this is the terrible thing, as I am discovering already. The bits don’t work so well when you get past 70.”The royal also chatted with patient Matthew Shinda, 73, who is receiving treatment for prostate cancer and is from Oldbury. Hernata Yonas arrived at 8.48am, just 90 minutes after the maternity ward opened its doors for the first time. The King viewed historic items in the library and the cardinal’s personal effects in his room, which has remained untouched since his death in 1890.

Italian Grand Prix (Image credit: Getty Images)Italian Grand Prix scheduleWhere to watch the Italian Grand PrixItalian GP weather forecastThere is something special about the Italian Grand Prix, which also serves as Ferrari’s home ground. Here is the complete schedule, streaming and broadcast details, as well as the weather forecast for the upcoming race.It is a very packed schedule with plenty of action at the Italian Grand Prix this year. There will be a historic F1 car demonstration as well as an F1 car presentation for fans before the main action begins at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in the afternoon. The historic F1 car demonstration will be held in the morning. F1 fans in India can watch the race live on FanCode, TATA Play, and FanCode Sports.

Pakistani youngster Haider Ali was arrested and released on bail over allegations of sexual molestation in August 2025 in Manchester. (AP)Pakistani-Origin Drunk Flyer Threatens Rape, Arson When Denied Ice Mid-Flight | WATCH Viral VideoPakistani cricketer Haider Ali, 24, has reportedly been cleared of rape charges in the UK after investigators found insufficient evidence. Throughout the investigation, Ali maintained his innocence, stating he knew the woman as a friend and called the accusations "shocking" and "false. The delayed filing of the complaint also weakened the case against Ali.During the investigation, Ali received legal representation from UK-based criminal law expert Barrister Moeen Khan. While he can now return to cricket, the PCB is expected to conduct its own internal inquiry upon his return to Pakistan.His last international appearance was at the 2023 Asian Games.

The UK Government will test the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday September 7 at 3pm. While Sunday's alert is just a test, the Government is set to use the system to issue warnings and advice in an emergency situation. Real emergencies that would prompt one of the alerts include: wildfires, severe flooding, extreme storms and other life-threatening situations that may be in progress nearby. A spokesperson for the UK Government said: "An alert will include a phone number or a link to the GOV.UK website for more information." Emergency services can still contact people who are near a life-threatening situation even if they do not have a device compatible with the Emergency Alert system.

His brother struck a different tone. “You might have wondered what it would be like to sing this next song with 60,000, 70,000 of your fellow Oasis fans,” Noel Gallagher said, setting up “Don’t Look Back in Anger” as the night wound down. “Well, you're about to find out what that feeling is like.”After the show wrapped with fireworks, the familiar refrains of the band’s hits continued to ring out in volleys, as one group of fans after another tried to keep the vibe alive while they reluctantly headed to the exits.

Jump to: Circuit history & stats | Race predictions | How to watch | Championship standingsThis week's must-readICONIC: Can you remember that viral tweet from Oscar Piastri three years ago? The last race to use the Monza Oval was the Monza 1000km in 1969. Circuit: Autodromo Nazionale Monza; Monza, ItalyFirst F1 race: 1950Lap record: 1:21.046, Rubens Barrichello (2004)Laps: 53 laps of 5.8km. For news, analysis and updates, follow the coverage with ESPN's F1 team Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson at Monza and on social media. - Standings | Calendar | Teams- 2025 F1 circuits: Their history, stats and why they're special- Key facts on drivers, teams, venues, more- Reasons to root for each F1 driver, questions for every team- Meet the rookies: What to expect from F1's Class of 2025

Fifty-two horses, gleaming in the bright sunshine between showers, were presented to the Ground Jury of Andrew Bennie (NZL), Christina Klingspor (SWE) and Valerie Pride (USA). Several athletes had their hands full on the runway, as fit, excited horses were keen to get on with the job. Defending champions Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo (GBR) passed in style, and only one horse was not accepted by the Ground Jury and vets into the competition – Burghley debutante Laura Birley (GBR)’s Bob Cotton Bandit. Best dressed man was Matthew Heath (GBR), clad in a tweed suit with long jacket, by Holland Cooper. Every moment of the action from Defender Burghley 2025 will be shown live on Burghley TV: https://burghley-horse.co.uk/burghley-tvTo find out more about Defender Burghley (4-7 September 2025) and to purchase tickets and make a reservation in the Avebury restaurant, visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk.

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The Guardian focuses on comments from the Spanish prime minister calling Europe's response to the situation in Gaza a "failure". The paper says Sánchez is due to hold talks with the UK prime minister in London today. The Financial Times says the value of the pound fell by as much as 1.5% after the figures were released. The prime minister is considering introducing digital identity cards for all UK citizens, according to the i. Privacy campaign groups have told the paper that the move would turn shoppers into suspects and would inevitably make mistakes.

The world’s largest sports pirating site, Streameast, is no more. The illegal streaming giant was terminated in Egypt after a sting operation, according to the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, one of the country’s largest antipiracy coalitions. It offered access to sports’ biggest events, including Europe’s football championships, the NFL, NBA, MLB, pay-per-view boxing and F1 races. Authorities confiscated devices, including laptops and smartphones thought to be operating the site, cash and several credit cards. All sites previously associated with Streameast will be redirected to ACE’s “watch legally” page, which provides links to authorized streaming video providers.

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Britain’s most senior police officer has called for the government to change or clarify the law regarding free speech amid intense public debate over the arrest of an Irish comedian on suspicion of inciting violence against transgender people on social media. Mark Rowley, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, which serves the London area, said his officers had been put in an “impossible position” in which laws were drawing them into “toxic culture-wars debates.”In a statement on Wednesday, Mr. Rowley said he had suggested to the government changes that would enable police to “limit the resources we dedicate to tackling online statements to those cases creating real threats in the real world.”Mr. Rowley was responding to criticism over the arrest of Graham Linehan, an Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist who was detained at Heathrow Airport on Monday. Mr. Linehan, who was a creator of the 1990s comedy series “Father Ted” and wrote and directed “The I.T. Crowd,” said he was arrested after landing at Heathrow, near London, on a flight from Arizona.

Their full statement reads: "Across the Lush business we share the anguish that millions of people feel seeing the images of starving people in Gaza, Palestine. "One thing Lush can currently send into Gaza is our love and a strong message that we stand in solidarity. This will take the form of halting business-as-usual by shutting our UK shops, website and factories for one day on Wednesday 3rd September 2025, with our shop windows displaying the message STOP STARVING GAZA – WE ARE CLOSED IN SOLIDARITY. However, we know that many of our customers share the same anxiety about the current situation in Gaza. "Whilst Lush is losing a day of takings, this also means that the UK Government is losing a day of tax contributions from Lush and our customers.