47 m. ago First Europe, then the world: Twickenham awaits in year of twin peaks for England

Grand slam clash is vital stepping stone in Red Roses’ quest to reclaim the World Cup crown they last held in 2014There are two games to think about at Twickenham on Saturday, the one the Red Roses will play in, and the one they want to play in. The first is their grand slam decider against France, which kicks off at 4.45pm. The second – at the same venue, five months and one day later – is the World Cup final which, if everything goes as the team hopes at the Stadium of Light, Franklin’s Gardens, Ashton Gate and the other grounds they will visit between now and then, will be the next game they play at the home of English rugby.The Red Roses head coach, John Mitchell, has been around long enough to know the smart thing to do is separate the two. “We’ve got to be careful focusing on the World Cup final because we’ve got to earn the right to contest it,” Mitchell said this week. “It’s good to have the chance to be back at our home stadium, but it’s an isolated situation, that’s the wa...

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3 d. ago Haiti nearing ‘point of no return’ amid gang violence, UN representative warns

María Isabel Salvador tells security council the country could face ‘total chaos’ without necessary international aidHaiti, where rampant gang violence has surged in recent weeks, is approaching a “point of no return” leading to “total chaos”, the UN special representative to the troubled Caribbean nation has warned.“As gang violence continues to spread to new areas of the country, Haitians experience growing levels of vulnerability and increasing skepticism about the ability of the state to respond to their needs,” María Isabel Salvador told the UN securitycouncil. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 results in FULL as Haiti Couleurs wins for Britain to deny Willie Mullins historic treble

A field of 30 runners and riders went to post across the Irish Sea for with a £450,000 prize up for grabs

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5 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 runners and riders in FULL as 30 horses go for Fairyhouse showpiece

The Irish Grand National is set to take place on Easter Monday at Fairyhouse

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5 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 tips as Garry Owen eyes Haiti Couleurs for Fairhouse glory in the big one

It's a huge day of racing across the Irish Sea and our man takes you through the card

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5 d. ago Abuse I received for TikTok video after Women’s Six Nations defeat was crazy | Jaz Joyce

Dance live on the BBC with a club teammate, after Wales had lost to England, provoked a torrent of hate onlineThe abuse and hate messages I received for doing a TikTok dance live on the BBC after Wales’s defeat by England was crazy. On Instagram I received a few DMs saying: “You’re an embarrassment, what do you think you’re doing?”That doesn’t affect me because we get criticism all the time for different things: losing a game, dropping a high ball. I am not hugely active on X and it was not until those of my friends who aren’t big fans of rugby were checking in on me to see if I was OK that I realised the extent of the abuse on social media. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England 59-7 ScotlandTwickenham finale will decide destination of titleEngland felled Scotland in a devastating manner to set up a grand slam decider against France in the Women’s Six Nations as they bid for their seventh successive title. The 59-7 victory was the team’s 33rd consecutive win in the tournament.England were heavy favourites heading into the match as Scotland have never beaten the Red Roses in the tournament, with their last win across all competitions against their rivals coming in 1999. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago UK national parks warn of ‘catastrophic’ risk from wildfires this Easter

Weeks of fires amid warm and dry spell have decimated ecosystems and threatened endangered species, say expertsWildfires expose ‘postcode lottery’ of firefighting resourcesBritain’s national parks have warned of a “catastrophic” risk from wildfires this Easter after one of the driest early spring seasons on record.Park rangers from the South Downs to the Highlands said the prolonged warm weather and breezy conditions had left large areas extremely dry despite recent rain. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub amongst venues nominated in prestigious pub and bar awards

­­­The 2025 National Pub & Bar Awards shortlist has been revealed and includes a number of north west venues

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8 d. ago The 8 London pubs nominated in the 2025 National Pub & Bar Awards

The 8 London pubs nominated in the 2025 National Pub & Bar Awards  Time Out

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9 d. ago Top National Trust For Scotland Attractions 2025: Here are 11 amazing places to visit during the school holidays

From wildlife and fascinating history, to beautiful walks and some of Scotland’s best cafes, National Trust for Scotland properties have the lot.

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9 d. ago Trump has put Christian nationalists in key roles – say a prayer for free speech

Experts warn that a specific brand of Christianity will be prioritized and lead to a ‘further dismantling’ of institutionsThe Trump administration’s promotion of white Christian nationalists and prosperity gospel preachers to key government roles will lead to the “further dismantling of government institutions” and the chilling of free speech, experts have warned.Donald Trump announced the creation of an “anti-Christian bias” taskforce and a White House Faith Office (WHFO) in February, saying it would make recommendations to him “regarding changes to policies, programs, and practices” and consult with outside experts in “combatting anti-Semitic, anti-Christian, and additional forms of anti-religious bias”. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Seven countries in running for hosting future Commonwealth Games

Canada, India and Nigeria among those targeting 2030Event’s future under scrutiny after Victoria withdrawalSeven countries have expressed interest in hosting future Commonwealth Games. Five of those are focused on staging the centenary 2030 Games while two are looking at editions of the multi-sport event beyond that, Commonwealth Sport has announced.The expressions of interest come from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, which mean Glasgow’s hosting of the 2026 Games may signal a break of well over a decade before the UK hosts again, with Britain having hosted two of the last three editions. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago $500 for the nosebleeds? Lady Gaga fans furious over ticket prices for Australian shows

The Mayhem tour’s ticketing agencies deny dynamic pricing has been implemented, but fans have complained prices are high and inconsistentElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe little monsters are not happy. Lady Gaga fans have swamped social media to complain about exorbitant ticket prices for the pop star’s Australian concerts, with many speculating that dynamic pricing is involved – a claim the official ticketing agency for the Melbourne and Brisbane shows, Ticketmaster, has denied.Off the back of her chart-topping album Mayhem, Lady Gaga is heading to Australia for the first time in 11 years, with Live Nation bringing the Mayhem Ball to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in December. Ticketmaster, which is owned by Live Nation, is responsible for the ticket sales in Melbourne and Brisbane. Ticketek is separately handling the Sydney show, because of its affiliation with Sydney venue Accor Stadi...

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9 d. ago Inflation falls to just 2.6% as cost of filling up the car drops on lower oil price

The main reasons for the fall included lower fuel prices and softer hotel rates

Economics

9 d. ago Sauntering on streets and grazing on lawns: what happens when rhinos move into town?

In one Nepali village, the resident rhinos are a conservation success story and attract thousands of visitors, but attacks on humans are on the rise“I can’t talk now, I’m in hospital,” Ram Kumar Aryal says when he picks up the phone. “Someone has been attacked by one of the rhinos.” Every few months, Aryal – who is one of the architects of Nepal’s celebrated rhino conservation programme – ends up in one of the hospitals around Chitwan national park to respond to a rhino attack. This time, three women had been injured earlier that afternoon by a female rhino outside Laukhani village in the park’s buffer zone.The hospital had bandaged up their fractured legs and ribs and treated the bites on their hips and knees. “Normally rhinos are vegetarian, but they use their incisors for attacks,” says Aryal. Those incisors can grow to three inches long. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The Scottish 'rural retreat' hotel near Glasgow you can stay in for almost half price

The rooms feature a range of amenities, while breakfast is also included.

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1 week ago Horse death tally from 2025 Scottish Grand National heartbreakingly doubles as Ayr showpiece suffers more tragedy

This year's three-day festival was marred with tragedy

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's rift after 'money became root of all evil' admission

Rory McIlroy was greeted at the 18th green by childhood friend Shane Lowry at Augusta National after winning the 2025 Masters, but the duo were not always on such good terms

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1 week ago The Masters 2025 Final Round LIVE: Rory McIlroy WINS the Masters! Northern Irishman beats Justin Rose in play

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest leaderboard and updates from the final round of The Masters 2025 at Augusta National. 

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