The return of Serena Williams to the US Open promises to be barely less dramatic than her departure from it last year. She now finds herself with a first-round tie against Maria Sharapova.

The loss came after Barty had to wait until Thursday to begin her Australian summer, with the men's ATP Cup having a mortgage on centre court earlier in the week.

I want to get my ears re-pierced, as the existing holes are too low in my lobes. I have no idea where to go to get them done safely

Igor Stravinsky, not a great one for dishing out prizes to his colleagues, declared that Poulenc had the greatest melodic gift of any 20th-century composer.

The 2016 US election has officially begun, with Hillary Clinton coming out on top in the first results to come back - the nine-person community of Dixville Notch.

In an exit poll by Fox News, Clinton just edges out Trump as a better commander in chief, at 49 per cent to his 46 per cent. But the Republican wins on the economy, at 48 per cent to 46.

Burnley midfielder Robbie Brady and Newcastle defender Ciaran Clark have been included in the finalised squad for the Republic of Ireland's clashes with New Zealand and Denmark.

The new diverse range of plasters come in dark, medium and light shades and will be available online and in all 741 Tesco UK stores nationwide from Monday, costing £1.

Couples in Naples kissed and embraced each other yesterday, with millions of Italians finally allowed to meet friends and family for the first time since March 9.

Police have charged a 42-year-old man with the murder of Anthony Rooks (pictured) in Holloway, north London. Neighbours described Mr Rooks, who was found dead on Monday, as a 'nice old guy'.

Dynamo looked fit and healthy as he was seen for the first time on Thursday after battling coronavirus.

She was punched in the face for trying to 'rescue' a Syrian child she believed was being trafficked in France, on Saturday night - with the bizarre events unfolding live on her Instagram feed. 

After a successful car-free day last month, Paris will now ban cars in the central 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th arrondissements between 10am and 6pm for the first Sunday of every month, starting on October 7.

Radia Benaziez (pictured), a 40-year-old architect, died on Tuesday morning in the blaze in an eight-storey building in Paris, allegedly started by a woman in a row over loud music.

EXCLUSIVE by ROBERT HARDMAN: I can faithfully report that the Cathedral of Notre Dame is not entirely destroyed. Because I am standing inside it – alongside the French prime minister.

London 2012 double Olympic champion Laura Trott set aside her anxiety to win the first of six disciplines in the women's omnium on day two of the Track Cycling World Cup in London.

Laura Kenny helped Great Britain qualify second fastest in the women's team pursuit at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in her first outing since giving birth six months ago.

DAVID COVERDALE IN BERLIN: Kenny was left with a bloodied face after crashing in the omnium scratch race at the Track Cycling World Championships on Friday.

The unnamed officer described the horrific sight of 'bodies piled on top of each other' in the Paris concert hall, where 90 rock fans were slaughtered.

France take on Russia in their first game back at the Stade de France since November's terrorist attacks in Paris. Les Bleus were photographed meeting fans in the city on Tuesday morning.

Figures released by police show complaints of rape almost trebled in the first year and have remained significantly higher than before after fear of arrest in Holbeck, Leeds, was removed.

Rocco Wright, three, drowned after he was reportedly found face down at the bottom of a David Lloyd club's pool on Saturday in Leeds.

Tiger Roll took an encouraging first step back on the road to the Randox Heath Grand National when just pipped for fourth in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan.

A 37-year-old Mexican immigrant being held at the Bergen County Jail, which houses dozens of other undocumented migrants.

Top Gear has given fans their first look at the all-new presenting lineup, as Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff join forces ahead of the new series' launch on Sunday.

The Queen's eldest granddaughter, 38, can add Top Gear driver to her long list of credentials as she is the first royal to ever take part in the BBC motoring show - that is set to air on Sunday night.

The former cricket star, 41, engaged in a gruelling exercise session for the first time since escaping injury in a high speed crash while filming for the series.

The BBC released a first look trailer for the exciting special show on Tuesday.

Freddie, Paddy and Chris dial up the jeopardy and japes in new trailer for Series 28 ahead of their Nepal Christmas Special's TV premiere this Sunday

The Top Gear host, 46, took to Instagram on Wednesday to talk about his first shop since the coronavirus outbreak in two videos, one before his trip to the supermarket and the other afterwards.

Strong winds will hit the country as a deep area of low pressure crosses the UK from the west on Sunday and Monday, bringing gusts of up to 80mph around Irish coasts and 70mph to England.

The UK faces much-needed warm and lovely sunny weather this weekend after a -6C chill tonight, as the country sinks into a gloom amid the raging coronavirus crisis (St Anne's Beach).

The Met Office said the 'unsettled' theme will likely last into the beginning of May, becoming more 'settled' into the second week, May 11 onward, with 'mixed' conditions until the end of the month.

EXCLUSIVE: Fury stepped into the ring to take on Braun Strowman as a one-off match at WWE's Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia and there have been suggestions he could return in the future.

Magnolia Earl, who turns one on Saturday, was named the winner of the 10th annual Gerber Baby Photo Search on Friday.

Romeo Beckham was seen taking his very first driving lesson in London on Sunday.

Married At First Sight's Stacey Hampton has never been one to hide her wealth.

Married At First Sight's Stacey Hampton has revealed that she has lost some of her beloved designer items. 

Married At First Sight's KC Osborne is very serious about her dance career.

Married At First Sight's Stacey Hampton may be used to the finer things in life.

Viewers are going to see huge changes on MasterChef: Back To Win very soon. 

Filming is well and truly underway on the upcoming season of The Bachelor, with this year's hopefuls spotted filming group date scenes in Sydney on Tuesday.

While people may tune in for the drama, there's no denying the homes featured on The Bachelor and Married At First Sight take on a character of their own.

Since returning home to Perth after the production shutdown last month, 30-year-old Locky Gilbert has been spending time with Married At First Sight 's Aleks Markovic

She's arguably one of the most scandalous contestants to ever appear on The Bachelor.

The Bachelor's Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards are expecting their first child. 

Gavin Rossdale had plenty of extra free time to enjoy over the weekend. The singer looked stoic as he walked off the news in New York with his beloved pet pom Chewy.

The Sex Bomb hitmaker, 78, was interrupted by an audience member during the first live show. However, he later sparked concern from fans when he became tearful during a performance.

In the new promo video, the latest recruit to the show's line-up dazzles in a silver sequinned gown as she is finally unveiled in the impassioned video teaser

The 35-year-old troupe member took to Instagram to proved his and Katya's relationship is going from strength-to-strength, weeks after she was pictured kissing her celebrity dance partner.