Man charged with possession of an offensive weapon and ammunition for a firearm
A man has been charged with a slew of offences including possession of an offensive weapon and ammunition for a firearm following a police warrant in north Manchester.
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Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys Promise Thunderous Slugfest In Australian Open Final
The irresistible force of Aryna Sabalenka meets the unbreakable spirit of Madison Keys in an Australian Open women's singles final on Saturday that promises to be a thunderous slugfest. Defending champion Sabalenka was hailed by beaten semi-finalist Paula Badosa as being so good it was "like she's playing a PlayStation" after dishing out a merciless straight-sets bludgeoning to her good friend. The never-say-die American Keys, who will turn 30 next month, saved eight break points and a match point in a nerve-shredding final set against Iga Swiatek that went all the way to a 10-point tiebreak.
Jannik Sinner Beats Ben Shelton To Set Up Australian Open Final With Alexander Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner blew past Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/2), 6-2, 6-2 in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday to set up a showdown with Alexander Zverev for the title. The top-ranked Italian will face the German second seed, who went through to Sunday's final when Novak Djokovic retired injured from their last-four clash. Sinner had to save two set points in a tight opening act, but once he took it on a tiebreak he raced past the 22-year-old in 2hr 36min on Rod Laver Arena, despite cramping late in the match.
People 'blame counter terror services' for Southport murders
The vast majority of people blame Axel Rudakubana for the murder of three children in Southport last summer but some 70 per cent also blame counter terrorism services, according to a YouGov survey.
"Unfortunate Ending, But I Tried": Novak Djokovic After Injury Forces His Exit From Australian Open 2025
After an injury forced him to retire from the semifinals of the Australia Open on Friday, Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic revealed that he had suffered an unspecified muscle tear which caused him to end his journey in the tournament on a heartbreaking note. Germany's Alexander Zverev cruised to the final of the ongoing Australia Open 2025 in the men's singles category after Djokovic, retired from the semi-final clash after suffering an injury on Friday. This has put an end to Djokovic's campaign in the most disappointing possible, denying him a chance at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, his 11th Australian Open title and a century of ATP Tour Level titles.
Italian court upholds slander conviction against Amanda Knox
Italy’s highest court has upheld a slander conviction against Amanda Knox, the US citizen who was convicted and then acquitted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia in 2007.
'F*** off you little rats. Do you really think I’m not going to go on holiday?'
A businessman was dragged off a plane to the applause of his fellow passengers after he went on a drunken rampage.
Defiant Djokovic still targeting Grand Slam wins after Australia setback
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic pledged to continue his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title as he processed the disappointment of retiring from Friday's Australian Open semi-final due to a muscle injury.