34 m. ago Snooker fan dramatically faints live on BBC at World Championship as others rush to help

A snooker fan was seen fainting on live TV during the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible, with the spectator soon back on his feet and simply in need of a big glass of water

Sport

40 m. ago Falkirk SNP hopeful wants to swap particles for politics in Holyrood bid

Astroparticle physicist Callum Cox hopes to win the SNP selection contest for Falkirk West

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41 m. ago Trump to sign executive order on car tariffs as he marks 100 days in office – US politics live

US president expected to hail his policies as administration moves to less impact of auto tariffs100 days of Trump: interactive look at second term so farTrump has posted on Truth Social about the first 100 days of his second term, calling them “100 very special days”.100 VERY SPECIAL DAYS. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!Danielle Alvarez of the RNC, and Paul Perez of Border Patrol, were GREAT on Fox & Friends (First). Thank you both! DJT Continue reading...

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43 m. ago Trump’s first 100 days mark worst for US stock market since Gerald Ford

S&P 500 on course to lose 8% since inauguration day in weakest start to a presidency since 1970s

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45 m. ago The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson fights for an Oscar in first trailer

Actor makes major dramatic bid as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in biopic also starring his Jungle Cruise co-star Emily BluntDwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt aim for awards glory with the first trailer for fact-based sports drama The Smashing Machine.The wrestler-turned-actor plays the MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the film inspired by the 2002 documentary with the same name. Kerr won multiple awards and medals in his career and also struggled with substance abuse. Continue reading...

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45 m. ago Arsenal book their spot in the Champions League final – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel to discuss Arsenal’s win, Chelsea’s loss and latest action across the WSL and the ChampionshipOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel. The panel discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 second-leg victory over Lyon, the north London side knocking out the eight-time European champions and securing their place in the final. However, it won’t be a full English affair after Chelsea’s dreams were dashed by a rampant Barcelona.The panel review the latest action across the Women’s Super League and the Championship as the season nears its conclusion and relegation spots are confirmed. Continue reading...

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46 m. ago Dealer’s Choice review – Hammed Animashaun is the ace in a busted flush

Donmar Warehouse, LondonPatrick Marber’s debut play about a group of poker players brims with banter, but this pallid 30th-anniversary revival exposes its weaknessesIn 1995, two British playwrights made their debuts with all-male, six-character chamber-pieces strongly influenced by Pinter and Mamet, and set over one long, tense night in London. Jez Butterworth’s Mojo and Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice proved to be superficially dazzling calling cards rather than enduring classics. Now a pallid 30th-anniversary revival of the latter reveals its weaknesses.Set in a restaurant where the manager Stephen (the Paul Bettany-esque Daniel Lapaine) and his employees Frankie (Alfie Allen), Sweeney (Theo Barklem-Biggs) and Mugsy (Hammed Animashaun) are gearing up for a late-night card game, the play brims with bants.At Donmar Warehouse, London, until 7 June Continue reading...

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51 m. ago Inside the tortured final days of Virginia Giuffre's 'hostile' and 'anxious' marriage before she took her own life

New details have emerged about Virginia Giuffre's final months of living hell as her hostile marriage crumbled amidst ongoing health battles that required around the clock care.

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55 m. ago Emmerdale fans rumble Doctor Crowley's revenge in Joe Tate 'whodunnit'

After helping with Joe's organ heist, he may have unfinished business

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58 m. ago US trade deficit surges; Amazon accused of ‘hostile and political’ act for displaying tariff costs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK grocery inflation has edged up this month, as consumers are hit by rising food prices.Data provider Kantar has reported that supermarket prices rose by 3.8% per year in the four weeks to April 20, up from 3.5% a month earlier.“Chocolate confectionery prices rose by 17.4% this period, the fastest of any category, but that didn’t stop the British public treating themselves this Easter. The volume of chocolate eggs sold through supermarket tills still grew by 0.4% on last year, while at the dinner table lamb was the most popular fresh meat joint, followed by beef and pork.Some households chose to indulge in less seasonal fare as the sun came out and they dusted off the barbecue, with burger sales shooting up by 31% over the last month.”The way in which regulations are being applied to bioethanol is undermining the commercial viability of our business. We are having constructive discussions with the UK Government to explore re...

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60 m. ago Musk’s companies got billions from the government. Now he’s pulling up the ladder behind him | Christopher Marquis

Federal funding was critical to Tesla’s survival, yet the Doge boss now derides subsidies as government overreach Continue reading...

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61 m. ago Some M&S shops hit by availability issues as cyber attack fallout continues

Some Marks & Spencer stores have been left with empty shelves as Ocado also witnessed disruption to some food deliveries from M&S.

Events

61 m. ago Trump celebrates ‘very special’ first 100 days ahead of ‘achievement speech’ at Michigan rally: Live

President brushes aside his slumping approval ratings as he marks 100 days of his second term

Politics

62 m. ago Neurologist reveals how heat affects the brain after NHS issues 'be safe' warning ahead of 29C temperatures

A neurologist has issued advice to Brits ahead of a "mini heatwave" this week to help protect brain health

Events

65 m. ago What darts can teach Brits about regaining control in life as 'half' feel overwhelmed

A new study has found that more than half of Brits feel certain aspects of their lives, such as family, work, or finances, are 'out of control' - but here are some tips to help you feel more in control

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86 m. ago My husband is more attractive than I am – and it makes me feel like an inadequate lover

He has a more typically masculine body, is older, more experienced and skilled in bed, and I am finding it increasingly difficult to performI am a gay man and have been married to my husband for 12 years. I sometimes lose my erection during sex, leading me to avoid it for long periods. My problem is my sexual script, which intellectually I don’t believe, but still cannot seem to set down. My husband has a larger penis, a more typically masculine and societally attractive body and is older, more experienced and more skilled a lover than I am. I know none of this matters and that sex should be about mutual pleasure and connection, but I cannot help but feel inadequate, leading to performance anxiety. My husband is kind and reassuring, but this has been going on for our whole relationship and I feel stuck and frustrated.Being distracted during sex , whether it is due to any kind of anxiety, lack of confidence in your body, fear of losing your erection, fear of disease, germ phobia, str...

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89 m. ago Nike Sparks Backlash for 'Never Again' Ads at London Marathon

Nike Sparks Backlash for 'Never Again' Ads at London Marathon  Adweek

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90 m. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Si Jiahui LIVE: World Snooker Championship updates as ‘The Rocket’ in quarter

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Si Jiahui after John Higgins takes 5-3 lead over fellow ‘Class of ‘92’ veteran Mark Williams

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91 m. ago Father sobs as he crosses the finish line of the London Marathon holding a photo of his 16

Andrew Rosewell from Northampton lost his daughter Grace in December 2023 at just 16 years old after she suffered a cardiac arrest following an epileptic seizure.

Culture

97 m. ago Dunelm table lamp that creates a 'stylish and minimalist finish' only £39

'Looks expensive and matches my marble side table very well. Love the touch base aspect.'

Economics