1 hour ago Ronnie O’Sullivan beginning to fire with dominant start against Pang Junxu

The seven-time world champion established a 6-2 lead over Pang in the first session of their second-round match

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2 h. ago David Tennant wishes JK Rowling no ‘ill will’ but says trans people ‘demonised’

Actor who appeared in film of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire hopes ‘we can all as a society just let people be’David Tennant has criticised the “demonisation” of the trans community, saying that while he wishes JK Rowling “no ill will”, he hopes that “we can all as a society just let people be”.The Scottish actor, who appeared in the 2005 film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, likened the treatment of transgender people to the Thatcher government’s introduction of section 28 – a 1988 law that prohibited local authorities from “promoting” homosexuality. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Donald Trump PROVEN to be major hypocrite for 'inappropriate' blue suit at Pope's funeral

Donald Trump was branded a hypocrite for deciding to break with tradition by wearing a blue suit at the Pope's funeral, while most other world leaders donned respectful black outfits

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2 h. ago Neil Critchley sacked by Hearts as he pays the price for big game habit he couldn't break and relegation playoff panic

The Jambos are now looking for their third manager of the season after binning both Critchley and Steven Naismith

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2 h. ago Rangers reaction: Fear factor missing, their Achilles heal, 'pedestrian and slow'

Barry Ferguson fires a warning to his underachieving players

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2 h. ago Graham Potter’s problems grow as former club Brighton break West Ham hearts

Brighton 3-2 West Ham: Pressure is growing on Hammers boss Potter after two late goals turned victory in defeat at the Amex

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4 h. ago ‘Grazie Francesco’: silence gives way to cheers and applause for ‘pope of the people’

As Pope Francis’s coffin emerged into St Peter’s Square, the crowd paid tribute to a leader who urged the world to build bridgesAs bells tolled and the coffin emerged from the gloom of the basilica, a hush fell across St Peter’s Square, in keeping with traditional solemnity, but the crowd itched to break it. Death had silenced Pope Francis but those who had come to see him off were not going to stifle their love or grief. He had requested a simple burial, not a silent one.The quiet held while 14 pallbearers placed the wooden casket on the edge of the stairs for the start of the mass and continued while cardinals streamed to one side to form a blazing red bloc. On the other side was an array of dark-suited prime ministers, presidents, princes, princesses, kings and queens. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least five and injures more than 500

Official suggests blast in southern port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas due to explosion of chemicals in containersAn immense blast in Iran’s southern port of Shahid Rajaee has killed at least five people and injured more than 700, according to state media, with an official suggesting the fire was caused by the explosion of chemical containers.A spokesperson for Iran’s crisis management body pointed to poor storage conditions of chemicals as the trigger for the port explosion. “The cause of the explosions was the chemicals inside the containers,” Hossein Zafari, a crisis management spokesperson, told Iran’s ILNA news agency. He added that the port administration had previously been warned about the danger these chemicals posed. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least eight and injures more than 500

Official suggests blast in southern port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas due to explosion of chemicals in containersAn immense blast in Iran’s southern port of Shahid Rajaee has killed at least eight people and injured more than 700, according to state media, with an official suggesting the fire was caused by the explosion of chemical containers.A spokesperson for Iran’s crisis management body pointed to poor storage conditions of chemicals as the trigger for the port explosion. “The cause of the explosions was the chemicals inside the containers,” Hossein Zafari, a crisis management spokesperson, told Iran’s ILNA news agency. He added that the port administration had previously been warned about the danger these chemicals posed. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Here's exactly what to eat before running the London Marathon

The way you fuel your body on the big day can make or break your performance, so here's a guide on the food you should eat before and on marathon morning. From meals to snacks, we've got you covered

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5 h. ago Matheus Cunha fires new Manchester United message amid transfer interest

The latest Man Utd news and transfer gossip as Matheus Cunha makes his mark for Wolves.

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6 h. ago Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least four and injures more than 500

Official suggests blast in southern port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas due to explosion of chemicals in containersAn immense blast in Iran’s southern port of Shahid Rajaee has killed at least four people and injured more than 500, according to state media, with an official suggesting the fire was caused by the explosion of chemical containers.A spokesperson for Iran’s crisis management body pointed to poor storage conditions of chemicals as the trigger for the port explosion. “The cause of the explosions was the chemicals inside the containers,” Hossein Zafari, a crisis management spokesperson, told Iran’s ILNA news agency. He added that the port administration had previously been warned about the danger these chemicals posed. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago JoJo Siwa dumps 'humiliated' partner at CBB afterparty after private reunion

JoJo Siwa's partner Kath Ebbs has spoken out after the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant decided to break up with them

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6 h. ago At least four dead after massive explosion and fire at Iranian port

This is the aftermath of a massive explosion that shook a port in southern Iran on Saturday (26 April), killing at least four people.

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7 h. ago Confident Nicholas Jackson fires home to help Chelsea as Cole Palmer blows cold

As one ends their goal drought, another shows little sign of following suit

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7 h. ago At least four dead and over 500 injured following massive explosion and fire at Iranian port

Thick black smoke can be seen in the area with emergency services at the scene

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8 h. ago Travel misery as trains CANCELLED following fire on major railway line

Several services have been axed this afternoon

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8 h. ago Hundreds injured following massive explosion and fire at Iranian port

Thick black smoke can be seen in the area with emergency services at the scene

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9 h. ago St Mirren vs Rangers LIVE as Nico Raskin fires the visitors back into the lead

Both teams are likely to use the fixture with a view to next season with their league positions unlikely to change

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9 h. ago Could RFK Jr’s assault on Covid protections be bad news for chronic disease?

The health secretary has pledged to fight chronic illness, but experts say he risks increasing it with department cutsThe US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, entered office with a pledge to tackle the US’s chronic disease epidemic and give infectious disease a “break”. In at least one of those goals, Kennedy has been expeditious.Experts said as Kennedy makes major cuts in public health in his first weeks in office, the infrastructure built to mitigate Covid-19 has become a clear target – an aim that has the dual effect of weakening immunization efforts as the US endures the largest measles outbreak since 2000. Continue reading...

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