8 h. ago World Snooker Championship star opens up about ‘horrendous’ experience before Crucible

Former World Snooker Champions Neil Robertson and Stephen Hendry have both had to go through the Judgement Day qualifying round in their careers

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39 h. ago Scots man fundraising for Doddie Weir charity to play 25 golf rounds in 5 days

"This is nothing compared to what people living with MND go through every day. I just want to do my bit - and hopefully inspire donations along the way."

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44 h. ago Golf brand founder to play 25 rounds in five days in MND charity fundraiser

Graeme Smeaton said attempting the challenge on courses where he first fell in love with the sport will be ‘incredibly special’.

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3 d. ago Gorgeous cove is so beautiful people travel from all over the world to see it

The World Heritage Site is so well-known people come from all over the world to pay it a visit. The beach also welcomes dogs all year round, making it a perfect spot for a family day out

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4 d. ago Man Utd staff told they've lost jobs in new 'Jim Reaper' Sir Jim Ratcliffe cuts

Manchester United have already begun the process of telling staff they have lost their jobs as INEOS line up the brutal next round of redunancies just days after the Europa League final defeat

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5 d. ago Best deals in Amazon’s first Everyday Essentials sale, from toilet roll to dishwasher tablets

Stock up ahead of Prime Day with our round-up of the top offers

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1 week ago US PGA Championship 2025: golf updates from second round – live

Updates from the second day of play at Quail HollowLive leaderboard | Scheffler ire at mud balls | Mail ScottThe first significant move of the day has been made by Tyrrell Hatton. The entertainingly volatile Englishman has kept a lid on things so far this week, and you’d be in a good mood too had you birdied the last yesterday. His approach at 18 was one of the strokes of the day, and has clearly buoyed him going into round two. Consecutive birdies to start, at 10 and 11, a 15-foot birdie putt followed by another from 20 feet, and Hatton moves into a tie for second. Heading in the other direction: Cam Davis, with bogey at 3, and Aaron Rai with bogey at 1.-7: Vegas -5: Hatton (2*), Gerard -4: Davis (4),Jaeger, Smalley, Fox, Donald -3: Scott (2*), Rai (1), Campos, Thorbjornsen, Bradley, R Højgaard, MacIntyre, Fitzpatrick, Echavarria, Poston, Hisatsune, Noren Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rangers family rally round son of fan killed in Istanbul with day to remember

The wife of Christopher Potter has spoken on how supportive Rangers and its fans have been since her husband's death - even making her son's "dreams come true" on Sunday.

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2 w. ago Scenic Scottish town home to country's best beer festival and largest wind farm

Just 20 minutes from Glasgow, Eaglesham becomes Scotland’s beer capital for a day each summer but offers charm, history and scenery all year round.

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2 w. ago European football: Serie A title race hots up after Napoli draw and Inter win

Genoa’s Johan Vásquez scores late equaliserDortmund spoil Alonso’s Leverkusen leaving partyNapoli’s Serie A title hopes suffered a late setback on Sunday when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home against Genoa, setting up a thrilling season finale as Inter are just one point behind. Napoli remain top on 78 points, holding a slim lead over Inter, who won 2-0 at Torino earlier in the day, with two rounds remaining.Scott McTominay delivered a perfect pass into the box where Romelu Lukaku got rid of his marker before guiding his shot into the bottom corner to give Napoli the lead in the 15th minute. Genoa equalised in the 32nd minute when the Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret initially parried Honest Ahanor’s header on to the post, only for the rebound to bounce off his body and into the net for an own goal. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cardinals resume voting as world watches Vatican City for white smoke

Up to four rounds of voting can take place each full day of conclave, two in the morning and two in the afternoon.

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3 w. ago German parliament elects Merz as chancellor in second round of voting

New leader secures 325 votes after humiliating loss in first round inflicted by 18 unnamed coalition rebelsEurope live – latest updatesThe German parliament has formally elected Friedrich Merz as the country’s 10th chancellor since the second world war, after a humiliating loss in the first round of voting that raised troubling doubts about the stability of the next coalition government.Merz secured 325 votes in the second round, just above the necessary 316. Earlier in the day 18 unnamed rebels from the newly formed alliance between his conservatives and the Social Democrats had voted to deprive him of the required majority in the secret ballot. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Germany’s Merz falls short of votes needed to be chancellor in shock first ballot – Europe live

Session adjourned so parties can consult over process that had been expected to anoint CDU/CSU leader to replace outgoing Olaf ScholzScholz to hand over power to sound of feminist anthemHere’s a procedural explanation on what’s next, via the Bundestag’s website:To be elected, the candidate must secure the votes of an absolute majority of the Members of the Bundestag, that is half of the Members plus at least one additional vote. This is sometimes called the “chancellor majority”.If the candidate fails to secure an absolute majority in the first round of voting, a second round is held. The Bundestag then has 14 days to elect another candidate to be Chancellor. There is no limit to the number of possible ballots, although an absolute majority is always required (Article 63.3 of the Basic Law). Continue reading...

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3 w. ago F1 Miami GP LIVE: Sprint qualifying start time and schedule as Lando Norris eyes pole position

Follow live updates from the opening day of the Miami Grand Prix, round six of the 2025 F1 season

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3 w. ago F1 Miami GP LIVE: Practice results and sprint qualifying start time as Lando Norris eyes strong start

Follow live updates from the opening day of the Miami Grand Prix, round six of the 2025 F1 season

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3 w. ago F1 Miami GP LIVE: Sprint qualifying start time and practice schedule as Lando Norris eyes strong start

Follow live updates from the opening day of the Miami Grand Prix, round six of the 2025 F1 season

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3 w. ago May Day: protesters rally across US over workers’ and immigrants’ rights

Tens of thousands expected at protests taking place in nearly 1,000 cities against Trump and his administrationProtesters are rallying nationwide on Thursday with a focus on workers’ and immigrants’ rights in the latest round of demonstrations against Donald Trump and his administration.May Day, commemorated as international workers’ day, comes after two massive days of protests in April – 5 April’s hands off rallies and 19 April’s day of action – drew millions to the streets across the country. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago May Day: protests expected across US over workers’ and immigrants’ rights

Tens of thousands expected at protests to take place in nearly 1,000 cities against Trump and his administrationProtesters are expected to rally nationwide on 1 May with a focus on workers’ and immigrants’ rights in the latest round of demonstrations against Donald Trump and his administration.May Day, commemorated as international workers’ day, comes after two massive days of protests in April – 5 April’s hands off rallies and 19 April’s day of action – drew millions to the streets across the country. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago TOM LEONARD: From rounds of golf to Tesla tanking, The Donald's first 100 days by numbers

It has certainly been a roller-coaster ride as he has announced policies with an unprecedented forcefulness and pace, making his - and America's - presence felt.

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4 w. ago 42 wild and unhinged moments from Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the White House

Almost every day since Trump’s return to office, we’ve rounded up the most unhinged things he and his team have done. To mark his 100th day back in the White House, here’s a comprehensive roundup of his wildest, most insane and dictator-esque moments

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