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Reilly Opelka defeats Jack Draper in straight sets at the Miami Open

Reilly Opelka defeats Jack Draper in straight sets at the Miami Open

Jack Draper endured a hard loss in his first match at the Miami Open, unable to curb the overwhelming serving display of Reilly Opelka, who unleashed 25 aces across two sets to claim a 7‑6(3), 7‑6(0) victory. The setback is a bitter blow for the 25th

Gulf Nations Explore Options Amid Growing Existential Threat from Iran Conflict, Declaring “Not Our War”

Gulf Nations Explore Options Amid Growing Existential Threat from Iran Conflict, Declaring “Not Our War”

The explosion echoed across Dubai Marina, making the windows of nearby towers and luxury hotels shudder with a startling tremor. “That sounded close – do you think a missile hit something?” a young man asked his companion while they sipped coffee. Moments earlier, every mobile in the area had blared a

Should the UK admit its military rhetoric outpaces its actual capabilities?

Should the UK admit its military rhetoric outpaces its actual capabilities?

It will have been more than three weeks since the United States and Israel first struck Iran when the first British warship finally reached the waters off Cyprus, a delayed defensive move that has underscored the shortage of military capability available to the United Kingdom. In name, HMS Dragon was

Pacific islands, dependent on imported fuel, seek assistance amid soaring oil prices

Pacific islands, dependent on imported fuel, seek assistance amid soaring oil prices

Pacific leaders have asked for assistance with fuel supplies, while others caution against “panic buying” as the import‑dependent nations confront worries about possible shortages and rising costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Crude prices have climbed to almost $110 a barrel after attacks on energy facilities

Europe’s top airlines warn Iran war‑driven fuel price surge will raise ticket costs

Europe’s top airlines warn Iran war‑driven fuel price surge will raise ticket costs

Europe’s leading carriers have warned that the surge in fuel costs triggered by the Middle‑East conflict will lift ticket prices and are urging travellers to secure reservations promptly. Although airlines have partially insulated themselves against jet‑fuel price swings, executives said they cannot indefinitely shield passengers from the

EU leaders pledge backing for Cyprus in negotiations on the future of British bases

EU leaders pledge backing for Cyprus in negotiations on the future of British bases

EU officials have vowed to back Cyprus as it seeks “an open and frank discussion” about the future of the British installations on the island, which have become a focus after the latest Middle‑East flare‑up. In the run‑up to Thursday’s EU summit, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides

No instructions needed: My experience riding a self-driving taxi

No instructions needed: My experience riding a self-driving taxi

“I’m really excited to show you this,” says Alex Kendall, chief executive of Wayve, as he settles into the driver’s seat of the firm’s electric Ford Mustang. He then does nothing. The vehicle moves to a junction on a busy King’s Cross road entirely on its