Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting
Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.

Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.

The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach 35C on Thursday. While not expected to break records, the prolonged heat has triggered amber and yellow health alerts, increasing the risk of wildfires and impacting health services.

The UK government plans to lower the £58bn benefits bill by getting more people into work. With a 40% rise in ADHD-related Personal Independent Payments (Pip) claims since Labour took office, reforms to the system are anticipated.

Levi Strauss exceeded Wall Street's Q2 expectations for both earnings and revenue, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance for adjusted EPS and sales. The denim maker also increased its dividend.

SpaceX's stock closed below its IPO price for the second consecutive day, trading at $148. Despite inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 and mostly bullish analyst ratings, some analysts recommend selling shares, citing valuation concerns.

Wildcard Arthur Fery, 23, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after a stunning three-set victory over ninth seed Flavio Cobolli. The win, celebrated with champagne, marks a career-defining moment for Fery, who will now face Alexander Zverev.

Meta is constructing its first Canadian data center in Alberta, a 1-gigawatt facility costing $9 billion and expected to take 2-3 years. The site in Sturgeon County was chosen for its energy access, infrastructure, and regulatory environment, aiming to meet AI demand.