4 h. ago Texas governor signs largest US school voucher law in win for conservatives

State becomes 16th to allow public funds to be used for private schools, which opponents say will benefit mostly wealthier childrenThe Texas governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed a law making more than 5 million students eligible to use state funds for private schools, a watershed moment in the conservative campaign to remake public education in the US.Texas is allocating $1bn for the first two years of the program to offer parents vouchers to pay for school. It is the 16th state to make all students eligible to receive public funds for private education. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Mark Williams reveals what Judd Trump told him after reaching World Championship final as he creates Crucible history

The Welshman dumped the World No1 17-4 to set up to become world champion for a fourth time vs Zhao Xintong.

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5 h. ago Mark Williams beats Judd Trump to set up tantalising final with Zhao Xintong

Welshman hits four centuries in 17-14 win over world No 1Williams: ‘I can’t believe I’m in another final’Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat the world No 1, Judd Trump, and book his place in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.Williams, 50, who is bidding to win his fourth title and become the oldest champion in tournament history, rolled back the years as he compiled four centuries and 10 breaks over 50 in a 17-14 victory at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Northampton stun Leinster with heroic victory to reach Champions Cup final

Leinster 34-37 NorthamptonSaints cling on for win following first-half blitzThis competition has seen a few remarkable results over the years but few to match this sweetest of Saints days. Maybe Leinster thought that a fourth successive Investec Champions Cup final appearance was a formality against supposedly outgunned English opposition. If so they were made to pay a heavy price as a triple whammy of tries from Tommy Freeman helped Northampton pull off one of the all-time great knockout heists.The Irish province, beaten in the final in the last three consecutive seasons, were stunned at the final whistle. But the Saints had led 27-15 at half-time and, even after Leinster had charged back to within three points the visitors came knocking again via a 62nd minute score from James Ramm. The final quarter was frantically tense, settled in contentious fashion after an aghast Leinster had a possible 79th-minute score disallowed. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago London Marathon 2025: GOAT Eliud Kipchoge says iconic race retains a special place in his heart

London Marathon 2025: GOAT Eliud Kipchoge says iconic race retains a special place in his heart  RUN247

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8 h. ago Lando Norris says ‘my luck in Miami seems pretty good’ after sprint success

The Briton cashed in on a late shunt on Saturday.

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8 h. ago Race abandoned as jockeys hit by hailstones 'as big as golf balls' in wild scenes

Sky Sports Racing presenter Alex Hammond was shocked by the scenes from Auteuil, which saw the final race called off due to the severe weather. British-born jockey James Reveley was among those competing

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8 h. ago ‘He can’t have it both ways’: royal watchers at Buckingham Palace react to Prince Harry

Harry’s gripes about personal security and call for reconciliation with his family elicit mixed responsesIt was the usual chaos outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday afternoon. Tourists squashed themselves up against the palace gates, e-bikes whizzed around the memorial of Queen Victoria and security staff hurriedly erected impromptu barriers to manage the heaving crowds.For the family drawing this familiar circus, things have been equally chaotic. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Elizabeth line giant digital advertising screen plans criticised

Elizabeth line giant digital advertising screen plans criticised  BBC

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10 h. ago Britpop icons James headline opening night as Pavilion Festival kicks off in Ayr

The three-day festival is underway with thousands of music fans heading for town.

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11 h. ago Assisted Dying plans for under 18s in Scotland to be dropped by MSP

Teens aged 16 and 17 will no longer be eligible under plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland, after a key MSP confirmed the age threshold will be raised to 18.

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12 h. ago Tielemans winner keeps Villa racing for Champions League as Fulham falter

This was a narky, gnarly narrow victory but Aston Villa will not mind. After missing out on a Champions League semi-final and an FA Cup final over the previous two matches, Unai Emery’s team enhanced their chances of the top-five finish in the Premier League that would return them to Europe’s elite competition after Youri Tielemans’ first-half header dented Fulham’s own bid for continental competition.Villa have now equalled their 17-match record unbeaten home run in the Premier League, set during Emery’s first season here two years ago, and are level on points with Nottingham Forest, who visit Crystal Palace on Monday, and Chelsea, at home to Liverpool on Sunday, on 60 points. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Where Coronation Street fans have seen Theo Silverton before as past CBBC role unveiled

Coronation Street fans have been shocked to discover where they've seen Theo Silverton star James Cartwright before.

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13 h. ago OAPs can get 10 freebies and discounts worth £14,214 in May – see if you're eligible

State pensioners could potentially boost their income even further by claiming one DWP benefit that can unlock a raft of freebies and discounts worth up to £14,214.20

Economics

13 h. ago Alan Bennett did not want me to reveal we were lovers, says New York restaurant boss who famously banned James Corden

A New York restaurantear who famously banned James Corden has revealed that british playwright Alan Bennett wanted him to keep their five-year love affair secret.

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13 h. ago Mark Williams to make 'big decision' after World Snooker Championship run ends

The 50-year-old Welshman is contemplating lens replacement surgery and is scheduled for the procedure next month - but has been told by another pro that it 'ruined their career' which has left him uncertain whether to go ahead

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13 h. ago 'Bitter' Prince Harry's 'desire for righteousness' emerged during scathing BBC interview, says body language expert

Prince Harry showed anger, bitterness, and a desire for righteousness during his scathing BBC interview on Friday, according to body language expert Judi James.

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14 h. ago From ‘fiasco’ to ‘fantastic’: Americans weigh in on 100 days of Trump

While many are outraged over the chaos, others have embraced some policies promised on the campaign trail“I’m not a fan of Trump, but he’s delivering a long-overdue kick in the pants to the bloated bureaucracy of the US federal government,” said Martyn, a marketing executive from California. “Seems odd to ask Trump to focus on eliminating corruption, but sometimes you need a crook to catch a crook. It’s been, however, way more chaotic than I thought was possible.”Martyn was among thousands of Americans who shared with the Guardian how they felt about the first weeks of Donald Trump’s second term, painting a picture of voters who felt disoriented and maximally alarmed on one side, and exhilarated, hopeful or positively surprised on the other. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Alexander Skarsgård to ‘pitch’ different kind of James Bond to Amazon

‘I could be a very polite, diplomatic Swedish James Bond,’ said ‘True Blood’ actor

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15 h. ago BREAKING: Snowdonia campsite horror: Toddler's cause of death revealed after vehicle collision

Mabel Elizabeth Baldini, 18 months old, was with her family when she suffered severe head injury in a collision with a vehicle at a "family-friendly site" at the foot of Snowdonia in Wales

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