63 m. ago Streams of medicines: how Switzerland cleaned up its act – podcast

Switzerland is leading the world in purifying its water of micropollutants, a concoction of chemicals often found in bodies of water that look crystal clear. They include common medicines like antidepressants and antihistamines, but have unknown and potentially damaging consequences for human and ecosystem health. In the second of a two-part series, Phoebe Weston travels to Geneva to find out how the country has transformed its rivers from sewage-filled health hazards to pristine swimming spots. She tells Madeleine Finlay how a public health disaster in the 1960s spurred the government to act, and what the UK could learn from the Swiss about taking care of a precious national asset.From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its riversSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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64 m. ago Liverpool news: Alisson holds exit talks as Arne Slot receives welcome injury boost

Alisson appears to be heading for the Anfield exit door as Arne Slot seeks to keep his Liverpool side focused on the Premier League title race after losing three of their last four games

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4 h. ago UFC 314: Start time, schedule, fight card, how to watch and latest odds

Paddy Pimblett faces huge fight with Michael Chandler as Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes compete for the featherweight title

Sport

10 h. ago Masters Day 1 UK tee times: When Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and more start

Rory McIlroy is chasing a fifth career major - and a first Masters title - at Augusta this week but has the likes of world No.1 Scottie Scheffler standing in his way

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12 h. ago Rory McIlroy targets 'boyhood dream' at Masters to make eight

Rory McIlroy has won three of the four majors but travels to Augusta without a Masters title to go along with his run of victories at the Open, US Open and US PGA

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12 h. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters but Alcaraz advances

Alejandro Tabilo inflicts 6-3, 6-4 defeat on DjokovicAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on, having lost to the teenager Jakub Mensik in last month’s Miami Masters final. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Mohamed Salah to agree new Liverpool deal after breakthrough in negotiations

Liverpool have enjoyed a brilliant campaign and will be hoping to end it on a high by clinching the Premier League title – and now they have secured Mo Salah's future

Economics

12 h. ago Novak Djokovic shocked by Alejandro Tabilo at Monte Carlo Masters

Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on.

Events

13 h. ago Liverpool increasingly confident over Mohamed Salah contract extension

Progress made in talks over deal for Egyptian forwardVan Dijk also likely to remain at Anfield past this seasonLiverpool are increasingly confident Mohamed Salah will sign a contract extension to stay beyond the summer after progress in talks over recent weeks. It is a significant boost to Liverpool, whose captain, Virgil van Dijk, is also likely to prolong his stay beyond June. The Dutchman said this week that progress had been made with regards to securing his future.The two players have been instrumental for Liverpool this season, with the club closing in on a record-equalling 20th top-division title. They have been ever-present in the Premier League under Arne Slot. Salah has scored 27 goals in 31 appearances and Van Dijk has helped Liverpool concede only 30 to put them top, 11 points clear of Arsenal with seven games to play. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Blue Prince release time – when Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus get this year's best

A major new indie title is on its way to both Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus on day one, and it's already shaking up the critical world.

Politics

13 h. ago Spurs’ bid for Europa League glory is not driven by criticism – Brennan Johnson

Spurs’ last hope of being able to salvage a difficult campaign is Europa League success.

Politics

14 h. ago Ange Postecoglou hits back at critics: ‘Everything Tottenham does is wrong’

Postecoglou admitted that the ‘general sentiment’ is that he should be sacked even if he leads Spurs to Europa League success

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14 h. ago Brennan Johnson dismisses mocking Arsenal chant as Tottenham block out the critics

Spurs’ top scorer only interested in thoughts of his team-mates and manager

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14 h. ago Who will win the World Snooker Championship 2025? Here are the 11 favourites for the title

The world’s best snooker players are set to battle it out on the baize in Sheffield.

Politics

14 h. ago Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott faces sexual abuse charges

The 47-year-old is charged with abuse of a boy and a girlHe defeated Peter Ebdon to win 2006 world titleThe former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been accused of sexually abusing children. The 47-year-old is facing charges of sexual abuse against a boy and a girl.Court papers allege he abused the girl in Glasgow between 1993 and 1996. Continue reading...

Events

14 h. ago Ange Postecoglou addresses Tottenham sack reports ahead of Europa League showdown

The Spurs boss is under pressure to deliver the Europa League trophy but insists reports he will be dismissed are of no motivation

Culture

15 h. ago 'Pro Wrestling Scotland' ('PWS') returning to Monklands for show featuring grappler who shared screen with 'WWE' stars

The promotion's Openweight Champion 'Daz Black', who has featured on 'WWE's' 'Raw' and 'SmackDown' shows, will defend his title against 'Xander Davidson'.

Sport

15 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star opens up on 'surprising' reason for quitting 'It was time to move on'

Strictly Come Dancing star has opened up on the real reason she quit the BBC show

Politics

15 h. ago Snooker world champion Graeme Dott, 47, is charged with historic sexual abuse against two ten

The 47-year-old, who took the world title in 2006 and the China Open a year later, is facing charges of historic sex abuse against a boy and a girl.

Events

15 h. ago Scots get exclusive SIM deal: 100GB and a £30 Amazon voucher for under £8 a month

This exclusive SIM-only deal is available for readers of NationalWorld titles in Scotland – and it's one of the best around for big data and a freebie.

Economics