Andy Murray will no longer be working as Novak Djokovic’s coach.
The decision, said to be by mutual agreement, means Murray will not be by Djokovic’s side when he chases an eighth Wimbledon title in July.
Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, joined forces with Murray in November.
Under Murray, the Serb reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open, ultimately retiring injured after losing the first set.
The 37-year-old has had a difficult season by his high standards, losing his first match in four of his past five tournaments, as well as being beaten in the Miami Open final by 19-year-old Jakub Mensik.
“Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun and support over last six months on and off the court – really enjoyed deepening our friendship together,” Djokovic said.
“Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together, and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months,” Murray added.
For all the promise of Melbourne, the Murray-Djokovic partnership ultimately lasted only four tournaments.
Murray was present in Miami, where Djokovic reached the final without dropping a set before losing to Mensik in two close tie-breakers.
Djokovic has taken a wildcard into next week’s Geneva Open, having so far failed to win a match on clay this year.
The three-time French Open champion was beaten in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters as the clay-court swing began and missed this month’s Italian Open without giving a reason for his absence.
Djokovic said in February that their arrangement was an indefinite one.
“We agreed we are going to work most likely in the [United] States and then some clay-court tournaments and see how it goes after that,” he said at the time.
Djokovic was very complimentary about three-time Slam winner Murray at the Australian Open, saying coaching comes naturally to him.
“I’m very pleasantly surprised with his dedication and professionalism, considering he’s never had the experience of working as a tennis coach,” he said in January.
“It comes natural to him. His IQ generally and tennis IQ is very high. He observes and speaks when is most important.
“I think he understands the moment when he needs to say something and what to say and what to ask.
“I must say at the beginning it was a bit of a strange feeling to be able to share the insights with him, not just about the game, but about how I feel, about life in general.
“Not in a negative way, but just in a way I have never done that with him because he was always one of my greatest rivals.”
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first stop of a three-country tour of Gulf states. Trump is expected to sign US investment and defence deals worth billions of dollars, and discuss regional conflicts including Israel’s war on Gaza. Trump will also visit Qatar and the UAE.
The United Kingdom’s government faces a High Court challenge over the export of F-35 jet components used by Israel.
Co-claimants Al-Haq, a Palestinian rights organisation, and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) are behind the case.
“We’re going to court to try to force the government to stop supplying F-35 components to Israel,” Jennine Walker, a lawyer with GLAN and the legal firm Bindmans, representing Al-Haq, told Al Jazeera.
The four-day case is set to begin on Tuesday, as Israel’s onslaught in Gaza continues with the aid of F-35 jets, having already killed more than 61,700 people.
Here’s what you need to know:
What’s happening?
In September 2024, the UK suspended about 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel following a review that found there was “a clear risk certain military exports to Israel might be used in violations of international humanitarian law”, according to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
But it carved out an exception for F-35 jet components, citing the F-35 global programme’s importance to international security. The parts, however, would not be sent directly to Israel, the government said.
Al-Haq and GLAN argue that the government is breaking domestic and international law through a loophole by allowing the parts to be supplied to Israel via the global spares pool and F-35 partner countries, “despite the [International Court of Justice] finding that there is plausible risk of genocide being committed against Palestinians in Gaza”.
The UK reportedly provides about 15 percent of the components in the F-35 fighter jets used by Israel.
The case has taken on new significance after a report last week by the Palestinian Youth Movement, Progressives International and Workers for a Free Palestine suggested F-35 parts are still being sent directly to Israel as of March 2025.
“Despite the September 2024 suspension of direct shipments of F-35 components from the UK to Israel, the data suggest such shipments are ongoing as of March 2025”, the report said, citing Israeli tax authority data.
From Tuesday until Friday, High Court judges will examine whether the government’s decision to suspend some but not all arms licences for export to Israel was legally correct.
Al Jazeera understands the judicial review will focus on the carve-out for F-35 jet parts. The campaigners have said they aim to ensure the UK government “urgently suspends all arms exports to Israel”, while accusing the UK of “complicity” in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians.
What will the campaigners argue?
Co-claimants Al-Haq and GLAN applied for a judicial review into arms export licences to Israel in December 2023, citing violations carried out by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
They say F-35 jets have plausibly been involved in war crimes.
“We know Israel is using the F-35 jets to bomb civilians. For example [in] the attack on March 18 which broke the ceasefire, and this wouldn’t be possible without the UK’s help,” Walker said.
“Hundreds of civilians died,” Walker said, referring to one of the deadliest days across Gaza when Israeli assaults killed more than 400 people. “We know every F-35 jet has some British parts.”
What’s the UK’s position?
In a statement sent to Al Jazeera, a spokesperson with the UK’s Foreign Office said, “This government has suspended relevant licences for the [Israeli army] that might be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza.”
The spokesperson added that of the remaining licences for Israel, the “vast majority” are not for the Israeli army but for “civilian purposes or re-export, and therefore are not used in the war in Gaza”.
The spokesperson reiterated the government’s position that the F-35 programme exemption was “due to its strategic role in NATO and wider implications for international peace and security”, adding that “any suggestion that the UK is licensing other weapons for use by Israel in the war in Gaza is misleading”.
Which other groups are involved in the case?
Oxfam, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International are assisting the court by submitting written evidence.
Oxfam’s intervention is based on its documentation of the destruction caused by Israeli fire on water sanitation and health facilities.
Akshaya Kumar, the director of crisis advocacy at Human Rights Watch, raised the idea of criminal responsibility, referencing the Yugoslavia war crimes tribunal.
“If you are a supplier, you are aiding and abetting the continued assault, the continued air strikes. You are part of that criminal responsibility,” she said.
Elizabeth Rghebi, the MENA advocacy director at Amnesty International USA, argued that several states have either been unwilling to observe international legal obligations or have claimed that the structure of the F-35 programme makes it impossible to apply arms controls to the end-user, “which would make the entire programme incompatible with international law”.
What is the scale of damage from Israeli air strikes in Gaza?
Israel’s latest military assault on Gaza began shortly after October 7, 2023, when Hamas, the group that governs the Strip, led an incursion into southern Israel, during which 1,139 people were killed and more than 200 were taken captive.
Israel has failed to achieve its stated aim of crushing Hamas, while its aerial bombardment from jets, including the F-35, has decimated civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, universities, libraries, mosques and churches.
Emeritus professor Paul Rogers from the University of Bradford said, “In terms of tonnage dropped, most modern wars have had very high levels of tonnage used. Gaza is probably one of the worst. If you go back to the Second World War – [there was] the carpet bombing of German cities, the firebombing of Japanese cities, for that matter, and, on a smaller scale, the bombing Britain experienced during the second and third years of the war.”
He added: “So, it’s not exceptional in that sense, but the concentration of so much firepower in a very small area is very unusual. It bears comparison with some of the worst examples of modern warfare and their impact on civilians.”
Palestinians inspect the damage at a school sheltering displaced people after an Israeli attack, in the Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, on May 12, 2025 [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented the woes inflicted on Gaza’s healthcare sector, including the systematic destruction of hospitals, withholding of medical supplies and the detention of doctors.
“Airstrikes and a lack of medical supplies, food, water and fuel have virtually depleted an already under-resourced health system,” the WHO said.
Bad Bunny is coming back to London for a string of highly anticipated shows, but some fans have been left with no tickets and disappointed at the outrageous ticket prices.
Bad Bunny fans have expressed their frustration over expensive ticket prices(Image: Getty Images)
After months of anticipation, Bad Bunny is finally coming to the UK to celebrate the success of his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Three days after tickets became available to the general public, ticket website Live Nation revealed that the show had sold out, but not without sparking some controversy regarding ticket prices.
The Puerto Rican singer will make his UK return after eight years, touring in a venue that’s 27 times bigger than his initial visit in 2018. Announcing an initial date on June 27, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the singer added an additional date on June 28, 2026.
With Bad Bunny’s fame and reputation, it wasn’t a surprise that both shows at Tottenham Hotspur Station sold out within minutes. However, many fans were left disappointed over the staggering prices, with general floor admission tickets priced at £242.20, with “premium seats” costing £545.
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Bad Bunny announced his highly anticipated Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, and tickets have already sold out for both London dates
A fan wrote: “I literally thought there’d be like 100 people in the queue for Bad Bunny London… Wdym there are 80k people in front of me.”
A second one added: “Would have had to put a mortgage deposit down for Bad Bunny tickets for the London shows xxx,” with a third one commenting: “Bad Bunny ticket prices for London are taking the p–s £172 for like s–t seats.” Another one said: “£300 per ticket? Not very viva la gente latina Bad Bunny.”
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One angry fan penned: “IDK maybe I’m cheap but £150 for a single Bad Bunny ticket on the last row of the upper deck of a stadium is a joke,” following up with another tweet saying: “It took me 25 minutes to get into the page and I instantly logged out. Those prices are a joke.”
Bad Bunny’s first performance in the UK was held at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on August 4, 2018, during his La Nueva Religión tour. The concert was originally scheduled for the O2 Academy Brixton, but was moved due to the high demand for tickets. Since then, despite his popularity in the UK, the artist hasn’t returned – until now.
Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour is set to visit multiple continents, including South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Despite his popularity in North America, the singer has entirely skipped the US.
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On the other hand, he will be performing in Tokyo, Japan for the first time ever. One of his popular tracks, Pa’ Romperla, mentions Japan as part of his global influence.
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Bad Bunny isn’t the first artist that has faced controversy due to high prices on ticket concerts. Notable artists who have seen similar controversies include Taylor Swift (The Eras Tour), Beyoncé (Renaissance World Tour), Coldplay (Music of the Spheres), Harry Styles (Love on Tour).
On May 4, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a barrage of suicide drones at Port Sudan, the army’s de facto wartime capital on the Red Sea.
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) accused foreign actors of supporting the RSF’s attacks and even threatened to sever ties with one of its biggest trading partners.
The RSF surprised many with the strikes. It had used drones before, but never hit targets as far away as Port Sudan, which used to be a haven, until last week.
“The strikes … led to a huge displacement from the city. Many people left Port Sudan,” Aza Aera, a local relief worker, told Al Jazeera. “If the aggression continues … I think I’ll leave like everyone else.”
A drone war
When a civil war erupted between the SAF and RSF in April 2023, the army had aerial supremacy due to its fleet of warplanes and drones.
Yet the RSF is closing the gap with an arsenal of suicide drones, which it used on Port Sudan for six consecutive days, hitting an army base, a civilian airport, several hotels, and a fuel depot, which caused a massive blast.
“Sudan had already entered the phase of drone warfare over the last … few months at least,” said Suliman Baldo, the founder of the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker think tank.
The army largely relies on the relatively affordable Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones, reportedly receiving $120m worth of them since late 2023.
Bayraktars can travel long distances with a large payload, and the army says they helped it regain swaths of territory from the RSF in eastern and central Sudan between September 2024 and March 2025, including the capital Khartoum.
Despite losing significant ground, the RSF then stepped up its aggression against the SAF with Chinese-made drones, according to a recent report by Amnesty International.
The human rights group, Sudan’s de facto military government and other monitors all accuse the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of purchasing these drones – and other weapons – and supplying them to the RSF.
The UAE has denied the accusations as “baseless”.
“The UAE strongly rejects the suggestion that it is supplying weapons to any party involved in the ongoing conflict in Sudan,” said Salem Aljaberi, a spokesperson for the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on X.
Regardless, the increasing use of drones by both sides marks an escalation and risks exacerbating an already catastrophic situation for civilians, according to experts and human rights monitors.
Bold announcement
On May 6, the army-backed authorities in Port Sudan announced the severing of all ties with the UAE after accusing it of being behind the attacks.
The army relies on relatively affordable Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones [Courtesy: Creative Commons]
That announcement was not well thought-out, according to Baldo.
Sudan’s army could lose tens of millions of dollars in gold revenue, as well as access to vital banking operations, he told Al Jazeera.
A UAE-backed company, Emiral Resources, owns a majority of shares in Sudan’s largest gold mine, the Kush mine.
Kush is administered by Sudan’s army, which likely sells tens of millions of dollars worth of gold to the UAE.
According to the Central Bank of Sudan, about 97 percent of gold exports from army-controlled areas went to the UAE in 2023.
Kush exported at least one tonne of gold in 2024, although it is unclear how much higher the number is for production.
Furthermore, UAE banks own a majority share in the Bank of Khartoum, whose digital platform, Bankak, facilitates money transfers for millions of displaced Sudanese and public institutions.
The UAE state also owns El Nilein Bank, which manages and approves international transactions on behalf of Port Sudan, according to a report that Baldo co-authored in March for the Chatham House think tank.
“This was a rushed decision [to cut ties with the UAE] that will have serious consequences … due to the UAE’s control over [Sudan’s] national economy,” Baldo told Al Jazeera.
Major escalation?
Sudan’s army has not clarified how and when it will sever ties with the UAE.
On May 6, SAF chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed in a video to “defeat the militia (RSF) and those who help them”.
Al Jazeera sent written questions to army spokesperson Nabil Abdullah, asking if Port Sudan will implement the announced suspension.
No reply was received by time of publication.
For its part, the UAE’s Foreign Ministry told Al Jazeera in an email that it will not retaliate against Port Sudan.
“The statement issued by the so-called ‘Security and Defence Council’ will not affect the deep-rooted and enduring ties between the UAE and the Republic of the Sudan, and their peoples,” the emailed statement said.
Meanwhile, experts and observers believe the war in Sudan is trending towards a major escalation.
The army’s regional backers could respond to the RSF’s increased use of drones by doubling down on their support for the army, warned Alan Boswell, a Sudan expert for the International Crisis Group.
“The obvious risk [from the attacks on Port Sudan] is that it brings other [regional powers] into deeper involvement on the army’s side,” he told Al Jazeera.
“We could see an escalating war with greater and greater firepower, and nothing would be left of Sudan’s infrastructure by the end of it.”
Thousands of people have been pushed to informal campgrounds, like this one near Tawila in North Darfur, as the fighting rages on between the army and RSF. On February 11, 2025 [Unknown/AFP]
Uniqlo shoppers have praised the fit and style of the midi dress, claiming it “fits fabulously” and “looks great”
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Uniqlo’s Linen Blend V Neck Dress(Image: Uniqlo)
Uniqlo shoppers are praising a “divine” dress they’ve been quickly snapping up online. The Japanese retailer is well known for its affordable and on-trend fashion – and one dress in particular is proving a huge hit with fans.
The Gingham Linen Blend V Neck Dress, which is priced at £39.90, is available in black and white and comes in sizes XXS to XL. According to the product description, the dress “gathers at the shoulders and waist create flattering lines.”
The dress also features a button-down front, short sleeves and side pockets. The retailer pointed out that the product is machine washable but is not suitable for tumble-drying.
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For those searching for the perfect summer midi dress, there are a number of options on the market including New Look’s Black Gingham Print Embroidered Frill Sleeve Tiered Midi Dress for £35.99. Elsewhere, ASOS has the cotton sleeveless midi sundress in brown for £26, while Very stocks the Rib Woven Skirt Dress, priced at £25.
The Uniqlo dress has an overall rating of 4.1 online, having racked up rave reviews from impressed shoppers. Among them, one person said: “Fits perfectly. Wonderful cut. Will be wearing this a lot.”
A second wrote: “A beautiful dress. I fell in love this dress as soon as I saw it in the email and ordered as soon as it became available. It is beautifully made, stylish and a perfect fit.”
Uniqlo’s Linen Blend V Neck Dress(Image: Uniqlo )
A third added: “Lovely gingham dress. Been looking for a simple black and white gingham dress for a while. Many are too flowing, flouncy or smocky this is just perfect understated but stylish and a nice but comfortable fit. Love it.”
Some shoppers pointed out issues with the fit and sizing of the dress, with one person writing: “Since when has XXS become too big!! Sizes getting bigger. I’m not shrinking. Loved the style, feel, pocket, unfortunately had to send back.”
Another said: “Cute dress but unflattering cut. Very voluminous on the hips, makes me look matronly.” However, most of the reviews were positive; one shopper commented: “Lovely summer dress. I am always XXS in Uniqlo but opted for XXS in this dress and it fits perfectly. Great quality and lovely style. I love it! Would buy more if other colours available.”
Uniqlo store(Image: Getty)
A different review read: “Divine summer dress. I bought an XL – I’m a top-heavy 16. It fits fabulously and looks great. I’d just bought a summery black dress from a well known high street store, but it’s now going back as this one is the biz.”
Another added: “Perfect summer dress. Really flattering summer dress. I like the gingham – too often summer dresses are floral. Fabric feels like cotton even though it’s a blend. Quite a loose fit.”
