11 h. ago Leeds and Burnley BOTH promoted back to Premier League as rivals left heartbroken

Leeds and Burnley headed into the Easter weekend knowing that promotion was on the cards and both teams will return to the Premier League after the Clarets beat Sheffield United

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12 h. ago ‘He was humble and close to the people’: Catholics pay respects to Pope Francis

Worshippers gathered in Rome for the Easter weekend reflect on legacy of pontiff who pushed the limitsBill Nicoletti and his family, from Philadelphia, were among the thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday mass when Pope Francis arrived in his open-air popemobile.The vehicle cruised through the square, stopping occasionally for the pontiff to bless babies that were brought towards him, as the delighted crowd shouted “Viva il papa!” (Long live the pope!) Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region

The head of Ukraine's southern Kherson region says that Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in the region

Events

14 h. ago Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman stabbed to death in Enfield over Easter weekend

Officers from Met Police were called to an address at Ayley Croft, Enfield at around 7pm on Saturday

Events

21 h. ago Your chocolate easter eggs will stay fresher for longer if you avoid doing this one common thing

Many homes will be filled with leftover chocolate after a busy Easter weekend.

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22 h. ago I’m delighted to see gen Z men flocking back to church – I just hope it’s for the right reasons | Jessica White

Community, self-worth, activism: these things have boosted attendances. But so has online radicalisation – and we can’t ignore thatFor decades, there has been a cultural narrative that the church is a declining institution, which has been backed up by data that shows fewer and fewer British people are attending services. You might expect churches to be busy over festivals like this past Easter weekend, or Christmas, but with otherwise sparse crowds and aging parishioners for the rest of the year.However, a recent survey entitled The Quiet Revival, commissioned by the Bible Society and conducted by YouGov, shows that church attendance in England and Wales has actually increased by 50% over the past six years, and that young people aged between 18 and 24 are the second largest demographic in attendance (behind those who are 65 and over). The trend is especially strong with young men, with 21% aged 18 to 24 saying they attend church at least once a month, compared with 12% of young wom...

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22 h. ago I’m delighted to see gen Z men in the UK flocking back to church – I just hope it’s for the right reasons | Jessica White

Community, self-worth, activism: these things have boosted attendances. But so has online radicalisation – and we can’t ignore thatFor decades, there has been a cultural narrative that the church is a declining institution, which has been backed up by data that shows fewer and fewer British people are attending services. You might expect churches to be busy over festivals like this past Easter weekend, or Christmas, but with otherwise sparse crowds and aging parishioners for the rest of the year.However, a recent survey entitled The Quiet Revival, commissioned by the Bible Society and conducted by YouGov, shows that church attendance in England and Wales has actually increased by 50% over the past six years, and that young people aged between 18 and 24 are the second largest demographic in attendance (behind those who are 65 and over). The trend is especially strong with young men, with 21% aged 18 to 24 saying they attend church at least once a month, compared with 12% of young wom...

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27 h. ago Asian markets are mixed as US tech companies are due to release earnings

Asian shares are mixed following the Easter weekend holiday, with some markets still closed

Economics

27 h. ago Liz Hurley seemingly confirms romance with huge music star as they kiss in intimate photo

Elizabeth Hurley has seemingly confirmed her relationship with American country singer Billy Ray Cyrus with a close photo together over the Easter weekend as they get close on set

Culture

29 h. ago Shirtless Rob Lowe, 61, looks youthful on a run after Hollywood tour embarrassingly mistook him for another star

Rob Lowe was spotted staying active over Easter weekend as he went for a shirtless beach run in Montecito just days after sharing an embarrassing misidentification from a Hollywood tour guide.

Politics

32 h. ago Easter weekend ‘ruined’ as shoppers rage over ‘mouldy’ roasts and melted eggs

After weeks of anticipation many people were left upset as their Easter Day was less perfect than they had imaged thanks to mouldy food and discoloured chocolate

Politics

36 h. ago Kardashian family show off most lavish Easter celebrations yet as siblings snub event

The Kardashians didn't hold back when it came to celebrating Easter over the weekend - but some members of the famous family snubbed the family gathering altogether

Culture

37 h. ago Ruth Langsford has 'special' first Easter without Eamonn Holmes as she 'moves on'

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has revealed she's had a 'special' Easter weekend as she 'moves on' from her estranged husband Eamonn Holmes almost a year after their split

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37 h. ago BREAKING: Horror as body found in popular Northamptonshire spot on Easter weekend

The body was found in a popular dog walking spot in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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37 h. ago Horror as body found in popular Northamptonshire spot on Easter weekend

The body was found in a popular dog walking spot in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire by a member of the public - police said his cause of death is being treated as 'unexplained'

Events

39 h. ago Zelenskyy dismisses Putin ceasefire as ‘PR’ and says Russian attacks continue

Ukraine reports drone and artillery strikes over Easter weekend, while Moscow also claims ceasefire breaches by KyivVoldoymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s Easter ceasefire as a fake “PR” exercise and said Russian troops had continued their drone and artillery attacks across many parts of the frontline.Citing a report from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Zelenskyy said Russia was still using heavy weapons and since 10am on Sunday an increase in Russian shelling had been observed, he said. Continue reading...

Events

42 h. ago A unicorn, a robot runner and Easter celebrations: photos of the weekend

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

43 h. ago Margot Robbie's sweet tribute to her baby as she soaks up sun six months after birth

Margot Robbie was seen at a beach with her husband Tom Ackerley and a pal over the Easter weekend, with photos from the trip showing a tribute to the Barbie star's baby

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45 h. ago UK tourists visiting Canary Islands issued wind warning as gusts reach 70kmh

Brits visiting the Canary Islands over Easter weekend have been warned of strong winds on the coast

Events

46 h. ago Full list of Scottish Councils that will observe a holiday on Easter Monday in 2025

Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday in Scotland, but some councils do observe it.

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