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“Pretty evil” Ronnie O’Sullivan carved out a 6-2 overnight lead against old foe John Higgins in the first session of their second round showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. The seven-time winner blasted a 137 total clearance as he dominated his opponent and edged closer towards his goal of eclipsing Stephen Hendry and clinching a record eighth Crucible title. O’Sullivan’s performance was hailed […]

Rocketing oil prices on the back of the Iran war are set to boost BP’s first quarter figures after the cost of crude has surged past 100 dollars a barrel since the conflict started. The FTSE 100 oil giant, which reports quarterly results on Tuesday, set the stage for a windfall from the crude price spike when it said earlier this month it was heading for an […]

The 46th TCS London Marathon is in full swing after tens of thousands of runners set off on the 26.2-mile course around the capital. A record-breaking 59,000 people are expected to take part in this year’s race, which kicked off in the sunshine on what is expected to be a warm day, with temperatures forecast to reach the high teens. Supporters have lined […]

Strike from Enzo Fernandez ensures the Blues defeat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley Interim head coach Calum McFarlane believesChelsea’s1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds could be a turning point in their season. Enzo Fernandez headed the winner in the first half as the Blues booked their place in May’s showpiece against Manchester City, keeping alive the possibility of ending a chaotic campaign on a high. The Wembley […]

Sebastian Sawe retains his title in a world record time of 1:59:30 Sabastian Sawe said he was living proof “nothing is impossible” after becoming the first athlete to break the two-hour barrier in an official competition to win the LondonMarathonin a world record one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. The Kenyan defended his 2025 title, beating debutant Yomif Kejelcha by 11 seconds. The Ethiopian runner-up also […]

Hijacked delivery vehicle explodes outside Dunmurry station in west Belfast Northern Ireland’s political leaders have united in condemning an attack on a police station which saw an explosive device detonate in a car. Police said a vehicle was hijacked on Saturday night in west Belfast and a gas cylinder device was placed in the boot. A male delivery driver was ordered to drive the car […]

Argentina has called for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands after reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Sir Keir Starmer’s lack of support for the war in Iran. Downing Street had earlier insisted the sovereignty of the Falklands was “not in question”. That came after an internal Pentagon email set out options for President […]

The Princess Royal attended a dawn service at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner to mark Anzac Day. Organised by the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions, Anne arrived for the service shortly before it started at 5am. Anzac Day commemorates the 1915 Gallipoli landing of Australian and New Zealand troops in the First World War. Anne laid a wreath against Wellington Arch during a service […]

Adam Thomas has been crowned the winner and “ultimate legend 2026” of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, after the live finale descended into chaos. The 37-year-old actor was voted the winner by public vote during the final on Friday, during which he was accused of being “abusive, aggressive and intimidating” by former footballer Jimmy Bullard. The episode became chaotic after David Haye joined in the conversation to accuse […]

A London teacher who had heart surgery only 10 weeks ago is to run the marathon on Sunday to honour her daughter who died after being diagnosed with a heart syndrome. Teacher Sophie Martin, 31, wants to run with her newly healed heart and show her students they can find strength after grief. Mrs Martin, who is PE lead at St James’ Roman Catholic Primary […]