62 m. ago Kyren Wilson holds off John Higgins to secure his first Masters title

World No 2 defeats ‘legend and idol’ 10-6 in final‘I’m trying not to cry because it means so much’Kyren Wilson collected his first Masters title to end John Higgins’ hopes of making more history after a cagey final replete with uncharacteristic errors from both players.Higgins was seeking a third Masters title at Alexandra Palace – 20 years after he last lifted the trophy – and at 50, the Scot had become the oldest player to reach the final of a triple crown event. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Pape Gueye fires Senegal to Afcon glory against Morocco after walk

This had been, by general agreement, the most predictable, least dramatic Cup of Nations in living memory. And that was true, until eight minutes into injury time in the final, when a video assistant referee decision contrived to produce perhaps the most ludicrous finale to any major final in history. Senegal won it, but that is a tiny detail in the denouement that erupted. There was a walk-off in protest, a missed Panenka and a brilliant winning goal from Pape Gueye.The chaos began two minutes into injury time when Abdoulaye Seck was penalised for a slight push on Achraf Hakimi as he headed against the post. Ismaïla Sarr nodded in, but the whistle had already gone. Four minutes later, Adam Masina was penalised, following a VAR review, for a pull on Morocco’s Brahim Díaz as he defended a corner. For Senegal, already convinced there was a plot against them, that was too much and the majority of their players stormed off. Sadio Mané seemed notably reluctant to go, and it was he who ev...

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2 h. ago Senegal vs Morocco live: Afcon final descends into chaos as Diaz misses controversial late penalty

Can Morocco make history in front of their home crowd or will Senegal become two-time champions?

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3 h. ago Senegal vs Morocco live: El Kaabi misses sitter as frantic Afcon final remains goalless

Can Morocco make history in front of their home crowd or will Senegal become two-time champions?

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3 h. ago Dusk blackout curtains winter sale shoppers buy to 'keep in heat' look so 'luxury' shoppers keep them year

"Look more expensive than the very good price"

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4 h. ago Adam Peaty shells out £10k on lavish designer gear for wife Holly Ramsay

Holly Ramsay's new husband, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, has been showering his wife with expensive gifts, including desginer hand luggage, which the influencer has showed off on social media

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4 h. ago Senegal vs Morocco live: Afcon final latest updates as Bono denies Teranga Lions early goal

Can Morocco make history in front of their home crowd or will Senegal become two-time champions?

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5 h. ago JoJo Siwa looks very different as she plans huge next step with Chris Hughes

Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa looks unrecognisable in new bikini snaps while on a winter getaway on a Royal Caribbean cruise and makes her intentions with Chris Hughes clear

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5 h. ago Marks and Spencer's £20 jumper is 'just thick enough' for transitional winter to spring weather

"One of my favourite jumpers this season from M&S."

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5 h. ago Trump is reportedly taking aim at Canada and raising alarms about its ‘vulnerability’

Trump’s expansion of US influence now targets northern neighbor he previously labeled America’s ‘51st state’

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6 h. ago Senegal vs Morocco live: Afcon final latest team news as host nation bid for first title in 50 years

Can Morocco make history in front of their home crowd or will Senegal become two-time champions?

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6 h. ago This Week in History: From poisoned Russians to life on Mars?

Explore how major events between were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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6 h. ago Government pulls amendment to Hillsborough law after backlash

Proposed change relating to spies was criticised by campaigners and MPs as allowing an opt-out for senior officialsThe government has pulled an amendment to its proposed Hillsborough law amid concerns from campaigners and MPs that the legislation was being watered down.The public office (accountability) bill aims to force public officials and contractors to tell the truth after disasters. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Midfielder agrees deal as star officially departs after 14 years

Manchester United are on a high after beating Manchester City in a rare derby win, but the mood around Old Trafofrd would pick up even more with the right winter transfer business

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7 h. ago Do you have 'winter eczema'? Top skin doctor EMMA CRAYTHORNE has the answer, with all the best supplements, moisturisers, creams and brilliant lifestyle tips to end the misery

The temperature outside has plummeted, radiators are cranked up and my patients are complaining about what's often called 'winter eczema'.

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7 h. ago Coronation Street actress shares health update with fans after diagnosis

Georgia May Foote has revealed that her vitiligo diagnosis is 'up and down' but the winter months are easier to deal with as her tan doesn't make it as visible

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7 h. ago England cricketers slapped with World Cup curfew after boozy Ashes antics

England's shambolic tours of New Zealand and Australia over the winter were dogged by reports of excessive drinking and the ECB has responded ahead of the T20 World Cup

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8 h. ago Wayne Rooney's FA Cup giant killer brother and his childhood sweetheart wife... who looks just like Coleen

He masterminded the greatest giant-killing triumph in the long history of the FA Cup, finally overshadowing his big brother, Wayne Rooney.

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8 h. ago Parts of Florida see snow in unusual winter phenomenon for the Sunshine State

A small part of Florida is the Snowy State for the second year in a row

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8 h. ago Senegal vs Morocco live: Afcon final latest updates as host nation vie for first title in 50 years

Can Morocco make history in front of their home crowd or will Senegal become two-time champions?

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