8 h. ago Marta Kostyuk praises Daria Kasatkina ‘courage’ and shakes hands at Italian Open

Ukrainian lauds former Russian for switching nationalityKasatkina makes point of shaking hands with world No 15Daria Kasatkina’s switch from Russian tennis to play for Australia has been given a stamp of approval from her Ukrainian conqueror at the Italian Open.Marta Kostyuk, one of the women’s tour’s in-form players, has made a high-profile point along with many of her fellow Ukrainian players of not shaking hands with Russian or Belarusian opponents after matches in protest at the invasion of her homeland. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr explains why he didn't shake Conor Benn's hand after fight

The pair put on an epic display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month, but Eubank Jr has revealed he refused to console his rival after the contest

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5 d. ago Zhao Xintong v Mark Williams: World Snooker Championship final – live

Updates from the showpiece at the CrucibleMail Daniel with your thoughts | Sign up to The RecapWilliams 0-0 Xintong (0-22) “I’m always tinged with jealousy in my feelings when I’m in the box, not at the table,” says Stephen; the old mongrel never leaves. Then, off the break, Mark goes at a loose one, misses, and that is going to cost him. Zhao’s been so good in the balls this last fortnight, playing with rare power and precision, but the pressure he’s under now, seeking to become China’s first world champion, is of an entirely different order to anything he’s experienced before. But he seems entirely unaffected and already seems to fashioning a frame-winning opportunity.Our boyz baize! I cannot wait for this, and what an atmosphere in the Cruce. Zhao and Mark shake hands over the little lady, then it’s time to get going, The Cyclone to break. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago New Reform mayor Andrea Jenkyns storms out of Sky interview over 'dirty tricks' after her political rivals refused to shake her hand following victory

Dame Andrea Jenkyns used her mayoral election victory speech to declare that illegal immigrants should live in tents instead of hotels.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk LIVE: Brit fights back to level at one set all in Madrid Open second round

The British No. 2 continues her Madrid campaign against 24th seed Marta Kostyuk

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk LIVE: Brit trails by a set in Madrid Open second round

The British No. 2 continues her Madrid campaign against 24th seed Marta Kostyuk

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2 w. ago McDonald's is bringing back its 'best burger ever' in summer menu shake up

Launching in McDonald's restaurants across the UK on Wednesday, May 7, the new menu is set to feature the Biscoff McFlurry and Frappe as well as a fan favourite dubbed the 'best burger ever'.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk LIVE: Brit bids to reach Madrid Open third round

The British No. 2 continues her Madrid campaign against 24th seed Marta Kostyuk

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu reveals inner strength after ‘getting stuck in’ during Madrid Open victory

The Brit claimed a 7-6 (4) 6-4 triumph over Suzan Lamens

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2 w. ago JD Vance asked what it’s like being one of the last people to see Pope alive: ‘I’ve thought a lot about that’

‘I was lucky that I got to shake his hand and tell him that I pray for him every day,’ said the vice president

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu ‘got stuck in at the right moments’ during Madrid Open win

The Briton claimed a 7-6 (4) 6-4 triumph over Suzan Lamens.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu marks return to action with straight sets win at Madrid Open

A second-round meeting with Marta Kostyuk awaits at the Madrid Open

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3 w. ago Trump effect leaves Canada’s Conservatives facing catastrophic loss

Pierre Poilievre had hoped to be the next PM, but a sharp change in mood amid Trump tariffs has the party in turmoilWhen Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre finally emerged from a holding room, excited shouts erupted in a tsunami-like wave throughout the banquet hall. Party faithful – some in the ill-fitting free T-shirts handed out by staffers – craned their necks for a glimpse of the man they hoped will be the next Canadian prime minister.Hair perfectly parted and clad in his standard-issue crisp blue suit, Poilievre embraced the first supporter, a gesture that appeared to leave her overjoyed. Another supporter, wearing a red “Save Canada” shirt, was crestfallen when Poilievre seemed to miss him, before the leader turned and gripped the man’s hand in a firm shake. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Good Morning Britain interrupted for huge Britain's Got Talent news

Good Morning Britain showbiz regular Richard Arnold was on hand to break the news of a major shake-up in the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent, which are set to kick off next month.

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