Andy Hall

Prominent British rights activist Andy Hall left Thailand early on Monday, saying he feared for his safety amid legal problems and growing harassment from companies that have been "irrational, vindictive and aggressive".

The high-profile trial of two Myanmar migrants charged with killing two British holidaymakers in Thailand will kick off Wednesday, throwing a spotlight on the grim case that has tarnished the country's reputation as a tourist haven.

Prince William and his wife Catherine have been given a glamorous make-over at Madame Tussauds wax museum in London, with the prince's hair altered to reflect his thinning thatch.

World number five Federer has won only the Halle title this season after claiming his 17th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2012.

The fifth-ranked Swiss who holds the record of 17 grand slam singles titles but has claimed just one trophy of any kind (Halle) in 2013, will start on Thursday in the second round against Daniel Brands, the German who took him to three sets last week on clay in Hamburg.

Federer, with his world ranking down to fifth for the first time in a decade, has won just one title this season - on the grass of Halle in June.

Roger Federer won his first title of the year on Sunday, the world number three beating Russia's Mikhail Youzhny 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4 in the ATP final at Halle.

Swiss star Roger Federer moved to within a match of securing his first title of the year as he avenged his defeat in last year's Halle final by beating veteran German Tommy Haas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals of this year's renewal on Saturday.

The 31-year-old Federer wrapped up the first set in just 20 minutes then concluded the second -- and the match -- 39 minutes later against the world number 156 Mischa Zverev.

Federer, who is using the tournament as a tune-up for the defence of his title at the All England Club later this month, needed just 67 minutes to see off Stebe in what was the Swiss star's first outing since losing to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last eight at Roland Garros.

After defeating Czech qualifier Jan Hernych 6-2, 6-3, Monfils said he withdrew his request for a Wimbledon wild card because he had to deal with a personal problem that could not be delayed. He didn't elaborate.

The seven-time French Open champion Nadal says he is focussed on the final against countryman David Ferrer and he will not be best prepared for the Halle ATP.

Roger Federer suffered a humbling 7-5, 6-3, 6-3 defeat in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday at the hands of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a loss which was his cue to head to the grass courts of Halle and then Wimbledon.

Stunning Hollywood actress Halle Berry on working with big actors and playing half a dozen characters in Cloud Atlas.

Defending champion John Isner hammered 12 aces to defeat Izak van der Merwe 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) and reach the semi-finals of the ATP Tour's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Friday.

Prominent British rights activist Andy Hall left Thailand early on Monday, saying he feared for his safety amid legal problems and growing harassment from companies that have been "irrational, vindictive and aggressive".

The high-profile trial of two Myanmar migrants charged with killing two British holidaymakers in Thailand will kick off Wednesday, throwing a spotlight on the grim case that has tarnished the country's reputation as a tourist haven.

Prince William and his wife Catherine have been given a glamorous make-over at Madame Tussauds wax museum in London, with the prince's hair altered to reflect his thinning thatch.

World number five Federer has won only the Halle title this season after claiming his 17th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2012.

The fifth-ranked Swiss who holds the record of 17 grand slam singles titles but has claimed just one trophy of any kind (Halle) in 2013, will start on Thursday in the second round against Daniel Brands, the German who took him to three sets last week on clay in Hamburg.

Federer, with his world ranking down to fifth for the first time in a decade, has won just one title this season - on the grass of Halle in June.

Roger Federer won his first title of the year on Sunday, the world number three beating Russia's Mikhail Youzhny 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4 in the ATP final at Halle.

Swiss star Roger Federer moved to within a match of securing his first title of the year as he avenged his defeat in last year's Halle final by beating veteran German Tommy Haas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals of this year's renewal on Saturday.

The 31-year-old Federer wrapped up the first set in just 20 minutes then concluded the second -- and the match -- 39 minutes later against the world number 156 Mischa Zverev.

Federer, who is using the tournament as a tune-up for the defence of his title at the All England Club later this month, needed just 67 minutes to see off Stebe in what was the Swiss star's first outing since losing to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last eight at Roland Garros.

After defeating Czech qualifier Jan Hernych 6-2, 6-3, Monfils said he withdrew his request for a Wimbledon wild card because he had to deal with a personal problem that could not be delayed. He didn't elaborate.

The seven-time French Open champion Nadal says he is focussed on the final against countryman David Ferrer and he will not be best prepared for the Halle ATP.

Roger Federer suffered a humbling 7-5, 6-3, 6-3 defeat in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday at the hands of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a loss which was his cue to head to the grass courts of Halle and then Wimbledon.

Stunning Hollywood actress Halle Berry on working with big actors and playing half a dozen characters in Cloud Atlas.

Defending champion John Isner hammered 12 aces to defeat Izak van der Merwe 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) and reach the semi-finals of the ATP Tour's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Friday.