4 h. ago Katie Ledecky breaks own world record in stunning swim nine years after last setting mark

The nine-time Olympic gold medallist continued her resurgence with a remarkable swim

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12 h. ago Katie Ledecky smashes her longstanding 800m freestyle world record

US swim star Ledecky smashes record set at Rio GamesGretchen Walsh sets world record in 100m butterflyKatie Ledecky broke new ground once again on Saturday, shattering her own world record in the 800m freestyle with a time of 8min 4.12sec at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale.The 28-year-old American improved on the 8:04.79 mark she set at the 2016 Rio Olympics, notching her first long-course world record since 2018 and reaffirming her dominance in the distance freestyle events. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: Williams triumphs in tense clash to set up World Snooker Championship final against Zhao

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump 17-14 in a captivating semi-final to reach another Crucible final at the age of 50, where he will face Chinese star Zhao Xintong

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15 h. ago Mark Williams beats Judd Trump to set up tantalising final with Zhao Xintong

Welshman hits four centuries in 17-14 win over world No 1Williams: ‘I can’t believe I’m in another final’Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat the world No 1, Judd Trump, and book his place in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.Williams, 50, who is bidding to win his fourth title and become the oldest champion in tournament history, rolled back the years as he compiled four centuries and 10 breaks over 50 in a 17-14 victory at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Michelle Keegan returns to Brassic set with husband Mark Wright and daughter

Michelle plays Erin in popular comedy-drama Brassic

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2 d. ago I witnessed US cruelty as a Guantánamo lawyer. Trump’s deportations are disturbingly familiar | Mark Denbeaux

The government’s claims against detainees were paper-thin and the process riddled with errors. Now history is repeatingGuantánamo is a horror Americans have tried to forget. But the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) deportation regime resembles so many of Guantánamo’s evils that it compels comparison. That comparison reveals significant differences but frightening similarities.On 11 January 2002, the detention facility opened. The first detainees, in orange jumpsuits, hobbled along in a parade to show the press the success of the government in this battle of the “war on terror”.The detainee admits he was a cook’s assistant for Taliban forces in Narim, Afghanistan under the command of Haji Mullah Baki.Mark Denbeaux is professor emeritus at Seton Hall Law School and for 18 years represented four detainees held in Guantánamo who had endured torture by the CIA Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Police to protect Madeleine McCann's parents at prayer vigil after 'stalking' incidents

Kate and Gerry McCann, who were allegedly stalked by two women last year, are set to attend Saturday's vigil in Rothley to mark the 18th anniversary of Madeleine's disappearance

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3 d. ago Mark Williams admits he may cancel eye surgery after World Snooker Championship win

Mark Williams is set to undergo eye surgery in the summer after the World Snooker Championship, but he may now have to cancel the operation after his brilliant win over John Higgins

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4 d. ago Spice Girls 'will FINALLY reunite as they secretly plan world tour after years of hints

The Spice Girls are reportedly set to reunite to mark their 30th anniversary as they have been secretly planning an upcoming world tour.

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4 d. ago Mason Greenwood given backhanded compliment after matching Didier Drogba record

Marseille forward Mason Greenwood has equalled the mark set by Didier Drogba in his debut season in Ligue 1 after completing a transfer to Marseille from Manchester United last summer

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5 d. ago Mark Carney’s Liberals win Canada’s crucial election and set to form minority government

Decision over whether to extend Liberal Party’s decade in power or hand control to opposition Conservatives became dominated by US president Donald Trump

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1 week ago Amy Macdonald to perform surprise free pop up set in Glasgow to mark new album tour dates

The chart-topping Scots singer’s new single Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For? premiered on BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills show this morning.

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1 week ago William and Kate to spend 14th wedding anniversary on remote Scottish island

Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary soon and will mark the milestone with a visit to a remote Scottish island, the Isle of Mull

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2 w. ago Seth Rogen’s Trump joke cut from awards show after awkward response

Actor’s comments ‘clearly’ made co-presenter Edward Norton ‘uncomfortable’

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2 w. ago Seth Rogen’s Trump joke cut from awards ceremony after awkward response

Actor’s comments ‘clearly’ made co-presenter Edward Norton ‘uncomfortable’

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2 w. ago Lady Gaga fans 'crying' after spotting 'Easter Eggs' in singer's Coachella set

Lady Gaga headlined Coachella in 2025 to mark her second headline set at the iconic festival, and fans were blown away by the singer's performance after spotting hidden 'Easter eggs'

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3 w. ago Mark & Spencer's new 'luxurious' bedding set is 'in demand' with shoppers as its 'selling fast'

Marks & Spencer recently launched a new collaboration with designer Kelly Hoppen, and shoppers are loving a particularly 'luxurious' bedding set that's already 'selling fast'

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3 w. ago Antiques Roadshow guest stuns host by refusing to sell pens worth huge sum despite 'never using them'

Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Hill was left stunned when a guest brought in a set of pens worth hundreds.

Culture

last month I know I can break two snooker curses at World Championship despite 'pathetic' 2024

He's already a four time world champion, but Mark Selby has his sights set on Crucible glory once again in 2025

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