10 h. ago Eurovision 2025: when is it, list of contestants, UK entry, and how to watch

The song contest’s grand final will be held in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland, on Saturday, May 17

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11 h. ago Luke Littler hints at Germany darts events boycott following latest defeat

Luke Littler was soundly beaten by Gian van Veen in the semi-finals of the German Darts Grand Prix, and the world champion was not in a good mood after his exit

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18 h. ago Luke Littler threatens boycott as fans in crowd turn against him

Luke Littler suffered a heavy 7-4 defeat at the hands of Gian van Veen in the semi-finals of the German Darts Grand Prix, and he did not look happy as he left the arena

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen's reaction speaks volumes as Lando Norris gifts him Saudi GP pole position

Lando Norris will start the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from 10th place after he crashed in the final part of qualifying, while Max Verstappen beat Oscar Piastri to pole position

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3 d. ago ‘This trick is incredibly risky for him’: Ankit Ghosh’s best phone picture

The Indian photographer captures his neighbour breathing fire at the finale of a major Hindu festivalIn a narrow lane in Kolkata, West Bengal, Ankit Ghosh paused for a moment to take this photo. Ghosh was among crowds attending Vijaya Dashami, the last day of the Durga Puja, a festival he describes as “cultural potpourri”. He says, “It’s celebrated all across India, but there is no other place to experience it better than West Bengal. As this was the grand finale, the atmosphere was one of joy, pride and celebration.”The man in the photo is Ghosh’s neighbour. “He’s a fine performer of this trick, which you don’t see very often; it is generally saved up for special festivals and celebrations,” Ghosh says. “The liquid in the air is kerosene [paraffin], which is spat upwards through a lit matchstick to create these cloudy flames. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The Apprentice ends up with two winners after huge Lord Sugar investment twist

The Apprentice result looked straight forward to viewers but there was one person at home who has reaped the rewards of the grand final of the BBC show

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8 d. ago Woman Rory McIlroy had emotional reunion with after Masters win identified

Rory McIlroy's long wait to complete a career Grand Slam is finally over and a number of different people joined the Northern Irishman in his emotional celebrations

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8 d. ago Downton Abbey fans are only now realising two of their favourite stars have a son together

Two Downton Abbey fan favourites have their own real life love story and even share a son together which fans are only just discovering.

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8 d. ago The Feud star Amy Nuttall's life from Emmerdale 'siren' to famous husband's 'cheating' scandal

Amy Nuttall has landed a role in new Channel 5 drama The Feud but she's best known for roles in Emmerdale and Downton Abbey and recently her marriage to an actor hit the headlines

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker's true feelings about Rory McIlroy clear for all to see with Masters comment

Rory McIlroy secured a career Grand Slam and the final major of his career with a sudden death playoff win over Justin Rose at the 2025 Masters on Sunday

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8 d. ago Donald Trump sends message to Masters champion Rory McIlroy after winning his 'favorite sporting show'

The Northern Irishman, 35, held his nerve in a tense play-off with England's Justin Rose to end a barren 11-year major run and finally complete the career Grand Slam at Augusta National.

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9 d. ago ‘Dream come true’ – Rory McIlroy finally completes grand slam with Masters win

McIlroy admitted it was ‘all relief’ that made him sink to his knees after holing the winning putt.

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9 d. ago Rory McIlroy reveals Masters ‘burden’: ‘I wondered if it would ever be my time’

An emotional Rory McIlroy finally completed the career grand slam with victory at Augusta

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9 d. ago The Masters 2025 LIVE: Rory McIlroy dramatically beats Justin Rose in play

Rory McIlroy missed a five-foot putt for the title in regulation play before beating Justin Rose in a play-off to finally complete the career grand slam

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9 d. ago Bikendrik: The unreal, tiny tropical island like Downton Abbey in the South Pacific

Encircled by jacuzzi-warm water as clear as crystal, the little island is covered by leafy palm trees, frequently dropping coconuts...

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9 d. ago Gladiators 2025 winners announced as Bradley Walsh crowns champions of revived BBC show

Gladiators came to an end after 11 weeks on Saturday night, with the grand final seeing two contestants crowned

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy makes his feelings clear on facing Bryson DeChambeau at the Masters

The Ulsterman pledges to stay in his "little bubble" before facing the American in the final group as he bids to complete his career Grand Slam at the Masters on Sunday

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1 week ago Downton Abbey legend Maggie Smith's spirit is present on movie set, says star

The world renowned actress, who died aged 89 last year, was 'present' as the emotional last ­instalment of the drama was being made, said US star, Paul Giamatti

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1 week ago Chess: Magnus Carlsen in form at Paris Freestyle after Hans Niemann drops out

Carlsen was the early frontrunner in the second leg of the Freestyle Grand Slam in Paris, from which both Alireza Firouzja and Niemann withdrew shortly before the startMagnus Carlsen, the world No 1, was an early front runner in the $375,000 second leg of the Freestyle Grand Slam in Paris. The 34 year-old tied for first with Russia’s Ian ­Nepomniachtchi in the 12-player round robin which decided Thursday’s quarter-­finalists, and which proved a disaster for India. Three of their four contenders were eliminated, headed by the 18-year-old world champion, Gukesh ­Dommaraju, who also failed in the first Grand Slam leg in Germany. Friday’s semi-final pairings are Carlsen (Norway) v Fabiano Caruana (US) and Hikaru Nakamura (US) v ­Vincent Keymer (Germany).Gukesh could have qualified by beating Nepomniachtchi in the final round, but instead was brutally defeated in only 21 moves. Continue reading...

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1 week ago House passes budget framework in tense vote after Mike Johnson wins over conservatives

Speaking alongside Senate’s John Thune as holdouts balk over deficit spending, Johnson promises final budget will include steep cuts

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