43 m. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ on the brink of World Championship glory after ban

Zhao is facing a final against Mark Williams at the Crucible after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

Politics

44 m. ago Stephen Hendry was banned from visiting his girlfriend and got hairdryer treatment

Stephen Hendry won seven World Championships in his snooker career and was known for his ruthless streak – and his first manager Ian Doyle was not afraid to give him a brutal telling off

Events

59 m. ago Peg o’ My Heart review – Hong Kong’s disordered dream life is focus of Lynchian thriller

Set in the aftermath of the 2008 crash, Nick Cheung’s film follows a loose-cannon psychiatrist through a city deranged by stock-market stormsAn immolated teenager flailing in a run down tenement. A doubledecker bus suspended above a calm sea bay. A dishevelled middle-aged couple frolicking down a high street, caught in their own private musical. There’s an irrepressible fountain of dream imagery erupting out of Nick Cheung’s fourth feature, which imagines Hong Kong after the 2008 financial crash as a nightmarish inland empire awash in outrage, anguish and guilt. “Other people’s money!” crows one investor – but the real business here is other people’s dreams.Loose-cannon psychiatrist Dr Man (Terrance Lau) is under censure from his bosses for investigating his patients’ private lives. Maybe it’s his own uneasy dreams that motivate him to trespass, though a new bizarre case gives him added cause to go the extra mile. A narcoleptic taxi driver admitted to hospital after nodding off and ...

Science

59 m. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken with zhoug and jersey royals | Quick and easy

Fried, breadcrumbed chicken with new potatoes, all brought to life by a garlicky Yemeni sauce of chilli, preserved lemons, herbs and spicesYou can’t go wrong with crisp, panko-fried chicken, and this version with zhoug is an absolute winner. You could describe zhoug as a green chilli sauce, but that wouldn’t quite do justice to this amazing Yemeni condiment, which is packed with flavour from preserved lemons, cardamom and garlic. Use some to stir through the hot, just-cooked jersey royals, then serve the rest as a sauce for the chicken. The only accompaniment you then need is a light green salad: a handful of whatever leaves are to hand, some finely sliced fennel and a few pumpkin seeds, all dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt. Continue reading...

Politics

64 m. ago Disgraced snooker star who reached World Championship quarter

Liang Wenbo was tipped for a bright future in snooker but was permanently ousted from the sport after being found guilty of multiple match-fixing offences

Sport

73 m. ago Brit tourist 'nearly burnt alive' in Egyptian hotel room due to his dental fillings

Steve Ellis, 42, was on a ten-night stay at the Coral Sea Imperial Sensatori hotel in Sharm El Sheikh when he claims he was electrocuted by a bedside lamp

Society

76 m. ago JoJo Siwa's ex Kath Ebbs spotted kissing mystery man after brutal dumping at CBB bash

JoJo Siwa's ex Kath Ebbs has been spotted looking cosy with a male friend as they enjoy a coffee date in Bondi, Australia, after being brutally dumped by the singer

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1 hour ago George Russell missing due to medical issue as Lewis Hamilton refuses to apologise in Miami

Oscar Piastri extended his F1 championship lead with victory at the Miami Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris left unhappy and George Russell in pain

Events

1 hour ago Snooker ace who played in World Championship was handed lifetime ban from the sport

Liang Wenbo's career was poised to reach great heights after he made a surprise run to the quarter-finals of the 2008 World Championship, but it was cut short after he was found guilty of match-fixing

Sport

1 hour ago Brooklyn Beckham was missing from dad David's 50th celebrations

The former England captain has shared a glimpse of his personal life with us as he hits a massive milestone

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1 hour ago Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs

Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must go furtherThe Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday amid growing concerns over the hit to UK jobs and growth from Donald Trump’s increasingly erratic global trade war.In the Bank’s first intervention since the US president’s “liberation day” tariff policy announcement sent shock waves through the world economy, Threadneedle Street is expected to reduce its key base rate from the current level of 4.5%. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Teenager, 16, is charged with criminal damage after JCB digger ploughs into seven new

Durham Police confirmed a 16-year-old had been apprehended while the force tracked down a 'stolen' dump truck in Darlington on Friday.

Events

2 h. ago Darts legend wins PDC title aged 71 as ex Jocky Wilson and Eric Bristow rival rolls back the years

Paul Lim made his World Championship debut in 1982 alongside Jocky Wilson and Eric Bristow

Politics

2 h. ago 'You’ll Never Walk Alone they said’ – Liverpool fans slammed for Trent Alexander

Liverpool fans have been mocked and slammed for their hate aimed at Trent Alexander-Arnold after the England star announced he will leave Anfield

Society

2 h. ago Mark Williams blamed by Shaun Murphy as snooker rival points finger for failures

Shaun Murphy has said that the Class of '92 may have had a negative impact on his snooker career, pointing fingers at Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins, and Mark Williams

Politics

2 h. ago Trent Alexander Arnold's Real Madrid contract details after confirming Liverpool exit

Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed that he will leave Liverpool this summer as the England defender closes in on a sensational switch to Spain with Real Madrid

Society

2 h. ago Settled conditions to remain this week with higher temperatures by the weekend

There could be highs of 21C on Friday as temperatures ‘slowly creep up day on day’ in largely dry and sunny spells, including on VE Day.

Politics

3 h. ago Airdrie staying in the Championship would mean everything, says star

Craig Watson reckons Airdrie have to put everything they have into the play-off

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3 h. ago Zhao Xintong's net worth and controversial career as he eyes World Snooker Championship win

Zhao Xintong has reached the final of the 2025 World Snooker Championship after defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible

Politics

3 h. ago I felt good all game – Cole Palmer back to his best for Chelsea

The new Premier League champions were seen off by an excellent display from Enzo Maresca’s side with Palmer back to his brilliant best.

Sport