60 m. ago Martin Scorsese documentary to bring ‘final dream’ of Pope Francis to life

It will feature conversations between Oscar-winning director Scorsese and the late pontiff.

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1 hour ago Iñaki Williams: ‘It’s belonging. For the people and for us, Athletic is a religion’

The Ghana international on how recent successes and his club’s feeling and culture fuel hope for their semi-final with Manchester UnitedIñaki Williams, the fastest footballer in town, is accelerating again. The more the images come, the quicker he goes, flying through faces, flashbacks and feelings, everything they did and can still do. “It’s madness,” he says, eyes sparkling, the words chasing each other out, emotion building. And then the Athletic Bilbao winger pauses and laughs. “The other day they came to do tests. The cardiologist started to talk about it. He says: ‘That was wonderful; wow, the gabarra ’ And just him mentioning it, on the screen you saw my heart beating faster.”The gabarra is a barge. Only that’s not all: there is something almost mythical about it, like a legend passed through generations. In an expression of Athletic’s identity, another idiosyncrasy of a unique club, the club’s trophies are celebrated by pulling the gabarra up the Nervión river with the playe...

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2 h. ago He jumped out of the car near the beach after a family outing and has never been seen again

It has been nine weeks since Janine Wilbraham has seen her son Ashley, but she refuses to give up hope that he is out there

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2 h. ago 'Highly recommended' best selling suitcase that fits in cabin for most major airlines now reduced by 19%

Currently available in grey, black or rose gold in the smallest size

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2 h. ago Raging Jo Potter boots Rangers dugout as SWPL title hopes at risk of going up in smoke

An incensed Potter told her players they have to do better or risk being shown the door this summer

Events

2 h. ago A luxury lighthouse stay in northern Spain: ‘Windows look east and west to sunrise and sunset’

A renovated lighthouse on the Bay of Biscay is the perfect base for exploring Asturias’s maritime delightsI have always longed to be a lighthouse keeper and now, at last, I am one. If only for the weekend. Look at my chunky-knit jumper! Feel the waterproof weave of my Donegal tweed cap! Truth be told, I am way too toasty in this quasi-nautical ensemble, having hoped and dressed for ominous fog, murderous gales and oceanic rainstorms. Instead, it is bright, calm and warm on an early spring afternoon in the famously pretty fishing village of Cudillero in Asturias, where the Costa Verde of northern Spain drops away into the deep blue Bay of Biscay.Built in 1858, the local lighthouse – the Faro de Cudillero – stands on a shelf of rock just beyond the harbour, a short walk up stone steps and along a narrow cliff side service path. Its hexagonal beacon tower has been remodelled a few times over the years. The signal lamp inside was first fuelled by olive oil, then paraffin and petrol, bef...

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2 h. ago US and Ukraine finally sign minerals deal as Donald Trump makes key concession

The deal appears to contain some important concessions by Washington and comes days after Trump and Zelensky held talks at Pope Francis’s funeral

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2 h. ago Martin Scorsese producing documentary featuring Pope Francis’s final on

The documentary will focus on the late pope’s interest in cinema, education, and community building

Sport

3 h. ago How to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd: TV channel and Europa League semi

Manchester United hope to end a sorry run of road form by gaining the upper hand over Athletic Bilbao when they visit Spain for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final

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3 h. ago Canada election results live: Trump says ‘nice gentleman’ Carney to visit White House next week amid tariff row

Carney says Trump won’t succeed with his ambitions to expand US territory

Politics

3 h. ago Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful

If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history

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3 h. ago Vick Hope's guide to London: dines at Mountain, browses in Brick Lane and goes for dates on London Fields

The presenter lives in North-west London with husband Adam Richard Wiles aka Calvin Harris, and loves walks around Primrose Hill

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4 h. ago These papal tailors aren't expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope

Two papal tailors and no conclave orders

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5 h. ago MSP demands crackdown on youth violence after brutal attacks on girls filmed for Snapchat

Hope Lyden and Sofia Todd, both 13, were "senselessly" battered in public earlier this month.

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5 h. ago Arsenal news: Andrea Berta target Joan Garcia reveals transfer interest as Saliba sends message

Arsenal will hope to quickly bounce back from defeat against Paris Saint-Germain as they face Bournemouth before attempting to gain some revenge at the Parc des Princes next week

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7 h. ago Martin Scorsese announces film that will feature Pope Francis’s ‘final interview’

Aldeas – A New Story documentary to examine work of organisation pontiff founded to connect young people around the worldMartin Scorsese has made a documentary with the late Pope Francis that will feature conversations between the pontiff and Scorsese, including what the film-makers say was the pope’s final in-depth on-camera interview.Aldeas – A New Story will detail the work of Scholas Occurrentes, a non-profit, international organisation founded by the pope in 2013 to promote what it termed “Culture of Encounter” among youth. Continue reading...

Culture

10 h. ago 'And then Lamine Yamal arrives': Thierry Henry says Barcelona starlet could measure up to Messi and Ronaldo

Henry hopes the media won’t put undue pressure on Lamine Yamal

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11 h. ago Former Hibs manager makes shock return to Scottish football as sporting director of SPFL club

Ex-Easter Road boss back in game after ‘not nice experience’ in homeland

Society

11 h. ago Chelsea win WSL title after Lucy Bronze goal sees off Manchester United

Chelsea clinched a sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title with two games to spare and continued their relentless dominance of the major silverware in English women’s football as they dug deep to win away at Manchester United, whose own hopes of securing European qualifying suffered a dent as a result.The 1-0 victory, secured by a 74th-minute Lucy Bronze header from a corner, was greeted by jubilant scenes of celebration in the away end and saw Sonia Bompastor’s team remain on course to complete an entire league campaign unbeaten, a feat that has not been achieved by any team since the WSL expanded to be a 12-team division. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump roar into World Snooker semi

Trump blasts past Brecel 13-8 to set up Williams clashO’Sullivan beats Si 13-9 and now faces Zhao XintongJudd Trump charged into the semi-finals, beating Luca Brecel in a high-quality match, while Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled a stirring fightback from Si Jiahui at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.Trump will face Mark Williams in the last four after the Welshman’s epic 13-12 victory over John Higgins, which went to the final black. O’Sullivan will meet the Chinese sensation Zhao Xintong in what promises to be a mouthwatering clash. Continue reading...

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