The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
Category: World
US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried?
President Trump’s budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?
Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost
There will be no state funerals until April 2026 – unless the president decides to make an exception.
Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56
“Julian loved life,” said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban
For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river.
Australian PM vows ‘full force of law’ after arson attack at synagogue
“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.
Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece
Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.
Watch: French police wade into sea to slash migrant ‘taxi-boat’
The BBC’s Andrew Harding saw French gendarmes using knives to slash an inflatable small boat, packed with men, women and children.
Watch: Moment Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years
The Gallagher brothers play their first concert since reuniting, in front of a packed Cardiff stadium.
Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction
At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say.