32 m. ago Sculpture at Port of Dover celebrates VE Day and the pioneering history of radar

The sculpture, named Echoes, was unveiled in Dover today and has been designed by artist Martin Barraud to commemorate the anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day

Culture

84 m. ago JK Rowling celebrates after Supreme Court rules trans women are NOT legally women in landmark judgment linking gender to biological sex that could end transgender access to single

She spoke out after five Supreme Court justices unanimously decided the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act refer to a 'biological woman and biological sex'.

Events

2 h. ago Ju Wenjun outclasses rival Tan Zhongyi to retain women’s world chess title

Ju beats Tan 6½–2½ to claim fifth world chess title34-year-old Chinese grandmaster wins €300,000Ju Wenjun has once again proven herself the undisputed queen of the chessboard.On Wednesday in Chongqing, the 34-year-old Chinese grandmaster clinched the 2025 Fide Women’s World Championship, defeating compatriot and longtime rival Tan Zhongyi by a commanding score of 6½–2½. With the victory, Ju becomes only the fourth woman in history to win the title five times, joining a storied class that includes Vera Menchik, Nona Gaprindashvili and Maia Chiburdanidze. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Rory McIlroy's 'needy child' gesture during telling Erica Stoll exchange

A body language expert has shared their thoughts on Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll 'parent/child' interaction following the pro golfer's emotional victory, drawing comparisons to Donald and Melania Trump's inauguration exchange

Politics

3 h. ago What lies ahead for Rory McIlroy this season following Masters victory?

The Northern Irishman is scheduled to defend his Zurich Classic title next week ahead of the US PGA Championship in May.

Politics

3 h. ago 'I'm so proud to know you': JK Rowling celebrates after Supreme Court rules legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex

JK Rowling has welcomed a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex.

Events

3 h. ago Welsh talent signs deal with English club to rule out immediate return to Wales

The scrum-half was outstanding in his side's recent victory

Economics

3 h. ago UK’s supreme court rules that legal definition of woman is based on biological sex

Judges say Equality Act definition excludes transgender women holding gender recognition certificates after gender critical campaigners’ challengeThe UK supreme court has ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex, in a victory for gender critical campaigners.Five judges from the UK supreme court ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates (GRCs). Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK supreme court rules

Judges say Equality Act definition excludes transgender women, after gender-critical campaigners’ challengeThe UK supreme court has ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex, in a victory for gender-critical campaigners.Five judges from the UK supreme court ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates (GRCs). Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Ruben Amorim makes Rory McIlroy request after stunning Masters victory

McIlroy captured the sporting imagination on Sunday as he completed his career Grand Slam at Augusta

Politics

4 h. ago UK Supreme Court gender ruling is huge victory for women dismissed as 'bigots' by Sturgeon – Susan Dalgety

Feminist campaigners lost their livelihoods as they fought for the right to speak the truth about the definition of a woman, writes Susan Dalgety

Events

5 h. ago Supreme Court UK ruling on definition of woman branded 'abject humiliation for the SNP'

Scottish Tory leader hails ‘victory for common sense’ as court rules legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex

Events

5 h. ago UK Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman branded 'abject humiliation for the SNP'

Scottish Tory leader hails ‘victory for common sense’ as court rules legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex

Events

6 h. ago Major UK Supreme Court ruling on legal definition of a woman after 'unanimous decision'

UK Supreme Court judge Lord Hodge made clear that the ruling was not a victory for either side, stressing that the law gives trans people protection against discrimination

Events

6 h. ago Martin Brundle reveals George Russell concern amid Max Verstappen speculation

The Formula 1 world champion has been linked with a move away from Red Bull after struggling so far this season, despite victory in Japan

Politics

10 h. ago Aston Villa vs PSG viewers blown away by presenter: "Amazon Prime are very lucky!"

PSG's Champions League quarter-final victory over Aston Villa was an entertaining one after five goals on show at Villa Park, but another exciting aspect was presenter Alex Aljoe conducting interview in different languages

Politics

18 h. ago Mystery woman who Rory McIlroy had emotional reunion with after Masters win identified

Rory McIlroy was visibly emotional after securing victory at the Masters, and he shared a long hug with a woman at the end of his championship walk in Augusta

Politics

18 h. ago PSG end Aston Villa’s European run after epic fightback falls just short

Unai Emery will always shudder at mention of La Remontada. It came to define his time as the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, the inexplicable Champions League defeat by Luis Enrique’s Barcelona in 2017 after his team had held a 4-0 first-leg lead. Barcelona would end up needing three goals with 88 minutes of the second leg gone at the Camp Nou. They got them for a 6-5 aggregate victory.On an epic night at Villa Park, the roles were reversed – and so nearly to cathartic effect for Emery. His Villa team were magnificent. They refused to believe that this showpiece Champions League quarter-final was over after Luis Enrique’s PSG surged into a 2-0 lead on the night for a 5-1 aggregate advantage, the goals coming from their flying full-backs, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Lerone Murphy snaps back at critics and plots UFC title plan amid Leon Edwards claim

Lerone Murphy has hit back at claims he is an underwhelming fighter following his unanimous decision victory over Josh Emmett earlier this month

Events

23 h. ago Michael Chandler opens up after emphatic loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314

Chandler was finished by ‘Paddy The Baddy’ to suffer his fifth loss in seven UFC fights

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