72 m. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan makes major announcement as he admits he's planning to leave the UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan was thrashed 17-7 by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals and the Rocket is now planning to move away from the UK

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88 m. ago Love endures all, including slavery and the pandemic. I wanted to show how

In early 2020, separated from my family and friends during the pandemic, I made up my mind to write a love storyIn early 2020, I made up my mind that I wanted to write a love story. Separated from my family and friends during the height of the pandemic and emotionally raw from living alone, I wanted to write something where I already knew the ending from the beginning: the characters would win. How they got there would be the most difficult part. I was inspired by the oeuvres of Toni Morrison and Gabriel García Márquez, and I wanted my fourth book to be vast in scope, rich in history and intertwined with familial lineages. But the work would demand plot development as well as historical research and I needed someone to help me.I began interviewing assistants and came across a fellow Black female Harlemite from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Immediately, we clicked over a video chat and soon after, she emailed me a document she said I just had to see. The attachm...

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89 m. ago Academy heads should be able to seek return to local authority control – union

The Government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill does not include a route to allow academies to return to local authority oversight.

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2 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan makes shock major announcement over his future as he plans for 'new life'

Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out of the World Snooker Championship with a heavy semi-final defeat to Zhao Xintong and admitted he is set to move away from the UK

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2 h. ago MTV star admits 'one regret' in tragic final posts before death at 33

Fans of raucous Jersey Shore spin-off Floribama Shore were left heartbroken when it was announced that the show's star Kirk Medas had passed away after several weeks in hospital

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2 h. ago Man charged with attempted murder after three injured in broad daylight shooting in east London

All three victims were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital

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3 h. ago Mothers with newborns forced to leave children behind in India as diplomatic row with Pakistan deepens

Following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, India has expelled hundreds of Pakistani nationals, including women married to Indian citizens.

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4 h. ago Pep Guardiola responds to Kevin De Bruyne's public Man City criticism

Kevin De Bruyne looks like he is going out on a high at Manchester City after announcing he will leave the Etihad Stadium this summer and Pep Guardiola has issued his thoughts

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4 h. ago It is safe for me to write this article – and for you to read it. But globally, those rights are under grave threat | Antonio Zappulla

The act of labelling journalists ‘foreign agents’ is deliberately chilling. On World Press Freedom Day, be aware of the peril involved in seeking the truthLast month, Georgian president Mikheil Kavelashvili approved a new law inflicting criminal charges, including prison sentences and fines, on any organisation or individual who fails to comply with the country’s “foreign influence” bill.The news didn’t trouble the front pages of the international press and went largely unnoticed, but it marks a significant inflection point in the decline of global press freedom. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ross Kemp leaves Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins red

The first episode of the third season will see Good Morning Britain's Charlotte compete with other presenters including Kaye Adams, Ade Adepitan and Matt Allwright.

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6 h. ago FIA explain final Max Verstappen penalty decision after Miami GP incident

Red Bull star Max Verstappen was summoned after an incident during Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session at the Miami GP and the FIA have now announced their decision over further action

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6 h. ago Our wine expert reveals the best French rosé wines, including a £5.50 supermarket pick

Charlotte's rosés from Provence and beyond

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6 h. ago The best places to eat, stay and love in Kyoto, including a restaurant with a £2.80 lunch special

Kyoto

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6 h. ago 8 of the best beauty buys that launched in April, from Charlotte Tilbuty to Laneige

We've pinned down all the new standout launches from last month, including Charlotte Tilbury's new kohl pencils

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6 h. ago Man City fans show club what North Stand 'Blue Wall' can look like after latest ticket protest

Manchester City fans protested the club's ticket policies against Wolves despite the club announcing more details of their 2025/26 season tickets on the eve of the Premier League fixture.

Sport

7 h. ago Celebrity stylist shares the one clothing item every spring wardrobe needs

A stylist to the stars has revealed the must-have fashion hacks to nail effortless spring style, including the one wardrobe staple you need during the season’s temperature swings

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7 h. ago Inside Celebrity Traitors' hellish filming as stars' gruelling reality exposed

Celebrity Traitors is filming right now - with stars including Alan Carr, Kate Garraway and Jonathan Ross - and former Traitors star Jaz Singh has revealed all about what it's like filming the show

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7 h. ago Amazon's £130 headphones reduced to under £19 some call 'better than AirPods'

The AirPods Pro 2 sell for £229, but there are plenty of budget alternatives out there - including one that some customers boldly claim are better than Apple's premium version

Economics

7 h. ago Best setting sprays to help makeup last in summer including Huda, Fenty and more

From Huda Beauty to Charlotte Tilbury, these are the best setting sprays to keep makeup looking flawless all day, no matter how hot it gets

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8 h. ago Happy birthday, David Attenborough! 99 ways he has inspired us, by Barack Obama, Billie Eilish, Morgan Freeman – and many more

This week the presenter turns 99. To celebrate, we asked 99 nature lovers – including Margaret Atwood, Jane Fonda, Bono, Kate Winslet and Michael Palin – how he has helped us see the world with fresh eyesPresenter, nature activistIt’s all about truth. Ask yourself, “Has David ever knowingly lied to me?” No, never. He may have told us things 40 years ago that science has updated, but he’s always told us the truth. In an age when it’s hard to trust anyone, that stands as his greatest asset. Continue reading...

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