9 h. ago Where is Pope Francis being laid to Rest? Burial plans and funeral traditions explained

Pope Francis’ funeral will not follow traditional protocols, marking a break from the past as the world mourns the loss of the ‘people’s pope’.

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1 week ago Why are fans at the Masters called patrons? Augusta tradition explained

The 2025 Masters gets underway on Thursday with plenty of supporters expected to attend and follow a strict set of rules at Augusta including what they have to call themselves while on the course

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2 w. ago Rapper, 41, slammed after faking his own death in April Fool's Day prank

Wee Meng Chee, who goes by the stage name Namewee, posted a false image of news readers seemingly discussed his death which he has faked for the second year running

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2 w. ago Drayton Manor’s free entry prank for April Fool’s may be real after all

The park, with is celebrating its 75th anniversary, caused confusion when it made the announcement on 1 April

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3 w. ago John Wick fans lose their minds over bombshell news about Keanu Reeves and a fifth movie

News that Keanu Reeves is on board for John Wick 5 had fans in disbelief, with many convinced it was an elaborate April Fools' prank. An animated prequel and a spin-off were also announced.

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3 w. ago Tiger Woods sends golf fans into frenzy with April Fools prank about the Masters

Woods revealed he ruptured his left Achilles tendon last month

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3 w. ago Kelly Brook's elaborate April Fool's Day prank shocks fans as star makes huge career announcement: 'Finally it's happening!'

Kelly Brook left some fans shocked on Tuesday with her very elaborate April Fool's Day joke.

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3 w. ago Victor Wanyama trolled by Raith Rovers 'Tinder app' prank as fans left chuckling at April Fool's jibe

The former Celtic man was sent off in a nightmare debut for Dunfermline - and it's not going to be forgotten any time soon

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3 w. ago Carol Kirkwood's 'last day at BBC' rumbled as beloved star forced to address exit

BBC Breakfast legend Carol Kirkwood reckons she might have become the victim of an April Fool's prank as she shut down a fake account claiming she was leaving the BBC

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3 w. ago Where did April Fools’ Day come from? The tradition explained

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is a full 24 hours of practical jokes, elaborate hoaxes and sticky notes

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3 w. ago Lorraine fans rage 'how stupid do they think we are?!' as 'painful and cringeworthy' April Fool's Day prank seriously backfires

During Tuesday's instalment of the ITV show, Scottish TV show host Lorraine Kelly , 65, took her love and dedication to her granddaughter Billie to the next level.

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3 w. ago Jon Richardson upsets comedy fans after announcing surprise career change

‘You’re going to be brilliant,’ fellow comedy star Romesh Ranganathan said of Richardson’s alleged new venture

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3 w. ago Five great April Fools' Day prank texts to fool your friends today

These easy text pranks will give you the last laugh this April Fools' Day

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3 w. ago Can you prank on April Fools' Day after midday? Rules of tradition explained

April Fools' Day is a time where you can play pranks on your nearest and dearest, but there are a few rules and boundaries you should stick to when planning your jokes.

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