34 m. ago Teacher's horror act in court after admitting to filming sexual videos of students

Parents were sent an official statement after a teacher was arrested and appeared in court after indecent images sent to minors were discovered on his phone – and he performed a horrific act in court

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81 m. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's huge net worth, split from soap star actress, dad's murder sentence

Ronnie O'Sullivan will make his return to snooker action this week at the 2025 World Snooker Championship - and the Rocket's life has been full of drama away from the table

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85 m. ago Leaked memo reveals plan for huge State Department overhaul: Africa, climate and women’s issues all primed for the chop

Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims the document is a ‘hoax’

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96 m. ago Pope's last meeting was awkward encounter with JD Vance from Donald Trump administration

JD Vance was the last foreign dignitary publicly received by the Pope before his death, with the VP forced to issue a statement after noting he had "not been feeling great"

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1 hour ago Evicted Celebrity Big Brother star makes a shock RETURN to the house in an evil Easter twist

An evicted Celebrity Big Brother housemate is set to return to the show in a shock Easter twist, it has been revealed.

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1 hour ago The Trump administration is sabotaging your scientific data | Jonathan Gilmour

Burying our heads in the sand won’t stop the climate crisis or pandemics. We’re taking action to preserve government toolsUnited States science has propelled the country into its current position as a powerhouse of biomedical advancements, technological innovation and scientific research. The data US government agencies produce is a crown jewel – it helps us track how the climate is changing, visualize air pollution in our communities, identify challenges to our health and provide a panoply of other essential uses. Climate change, pandemics and novel risks are coming for all of us – whether we bury our heads in the sand or not – and government data is critical to our understanding of the risks these challenges bring and how to address them.Many of thesedata remains out of sight to those who don’t use them, even though they benefit us all. Over the past few months, the Trump administration has brazenly attacked our scientific establishment through agency firings censorship and fundin...

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1 hour ago Disgraced snooker star sets eyes on Crucible history after return from 20

Zhao Xintong, 28, had been out of action for 20 months after his involvement in a betting scandal, during which time he underwent laser surgery on his eyes and is now among the favourites for the World Snooker Championship

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2 h. ago 'Trapped' pensioner who worked all his life faces terrifying question

Chris Dodson says he is living in 'endless fear' that his rent will be increased again after more than £2,000 in hikes in the past three years - as peers call for more action

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2 h. ago Marks & Spencer contactless payments go down and retailer is unable to process click

Marks & Spencer has apologised after furious shoppers demanded answers over what was going on - with some claiming they had to abandon full weekly shops at the till.

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2 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans slam 'stupid' immunity twist that could majorly change final

ITV has revealed that the Celebrity Big Brother housemates are in for a shock in tonight's episode as the nominated stars are given the chance to win immunity - but at a cost

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2 h. ago Snooker fans furious as the BBC pull World Championship off their TV schedule for the Pope's death

The BBC were forced into a late change of their schedule following the announcement that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88.

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2 h. ago Jelena Ostapenko crushes Aryna Sabalenka in shock Stuttgart final

Ostapenko, who won the French Open in 2017, also defeated Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals

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2 h. ago From peppercorns to plastic forks: US businesses that rely on Chinese products reel from Trump tariffs

Price hikes worry restaurants and online markets as uncertainty stymies their ability to plan for the futureChang Chang, a Sichuan restaurant in Washington DC, was already noticing that some of its business had dropped off after tens of thousands of federal workers living in the area lost their jobs. But the recent tariff rate hikes mark an even greater blow for the restaurant.Sichuan peppercorns, which create the signature numbing spice of the regional Chinese cuisine, along with other ingredients, face an at least 145% tariff after last week’s tit-for-tat trade battle between China and the United States. The steep rate is an existential threat for restaurants across the country that rely on specialty ingredients imported from China to craft the authentic flavors of their dishes, said operators who were blindsided. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Bishop of Salford issues statement on the death of Pope Francis

The Rt Ret. John Arnold praised the Pope's dedication in "unprecedented times"

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3 h. ago Women’s Champions League and Super League: weekend talking points

Chelsea change under the spotlight, twins have Manchester City seeing double and Holland shines for LiverpoolWere Chelsea wrong to make a substitution while preparing to defend a corner? The former England midfielder Fara Williams criticised Chelsea for doing so in the 81st minute, when Nathalie Björn was replaced by Naomi Girma seconds before Barcelona scored their third goal, a far-post header from an unmarked Irene Paredes, with Williams telling TNT Sports, “You can see that there is a bit of confusion” in Chelsea’s organisation for the set piece. Sonia Bompastor said she had been forced to withdraw Björn because of an injury, and played down the incident. “I don’t think the substitution had an impact on the goal we conceded,” the head coach said. “When I talk about not making mistakes, maybe we didn’t have to concede that corner. If you have a better clearance from the goal and don’t concede that corner, you don’t give Barcelona the opportunity to score. I don’t think the substi...

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4 h. ago Davos founder Klaus Schwab steps down as World Economic Forum chair

The WEF board said in the statement that it had accepted Schwab's resignation

Economics

4 h. ago Bishop of Motherwell pays tribute to Pope Francis following Pontiff's death

Bishop Joseph Toal, who was named by Pope Francis as the fifth Bishop of Motherwell in 2014, is currently in Lourdes with a group but gave a short statement after receiving the news.

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4 h. ago I volunteered to dogsit my friend's 'cute and adorable' puppy and it cost me over £1,000 in damages. Should I send her the bill? VICKY REYNAL replies

I am furious because my friend deceived me into thinking her puppy was 'good'. Should I send her a bill for the damage?

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5 h. ago King Charles has 'heavy heart' as he pays tribute to Pope Francis in official statement

'His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion'

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5 h. ago Vatican statement in full as world leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death at 88

'Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father'

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