26 h. ago ‘I was expecting to win’: Luca Brecel fights back to deny Ryan Day at Crucible

2o23 champion recovers from 5-1 down to win 10-7Chris Wakelin leads Mark Allen 6-2 in second roundLuca Brecel completed an impressive comeback to beat Ryan Day 10-7 and avoid becoming the latest former champion to exit the World Snooker Championship at the first-round stage.The 2023 winner looked in danger of joining the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, in crashing out when he found himself 5-1 down to Day during the first session. But Brecel won the final three frames on Wednesday to make it 5-4 and get himself right back in the match. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Dan Skelton compares final day battle with Willie Mullins to 'facing the executioner'

Despite holding a small prize-money advantage over his Irish rival for the British jumps trainer’s championship, Skelton appeared to concede the race on Thursday

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32 h. ago Pope Francis: basilica stays open overnight so thousands can pay final respects

More than 50,000 people, queuing for hours, viewed body of late pontiff over 24-hour period, says VaticanSt Peter’s Basilica has reopened for thousands of people to pay their final respects to Pope Francis for a second day, following a brief pause after keeping its doors open all night.The 16th-century basilica, where Francis’s simple wooden coffin is placed on the main altar, was scheduled to close at midnight but remained open until 5.30am to allow in those who still wished to enter. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Cumbernauld Colts secure Lowland safety with final day win as boss hails 'magnificent' display

The Broadwood outfit were bottom of the table at the turn of the year, but have finished 14th

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34 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother viewers call out 'phony' star days before the final

One housemate has caused some fans to question whether they're being themselves after making it to the final

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50 h. ago Tragic new revelation about child star who played Michelle Williams' daughter's death at just 24... as her stricken mom breaks her silence

The mother of Mammoth and An Invisible Sign star Sophie Nyweide revealed details of her daughter's death and the sad journey of her final days in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail.

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50 h. ago Horrifying truth behind death of child star who played Michelle Williams' daughter is revealed by her stricken mom

The mother of Mammoth and An Invisible Sign star Sophie Nyweide revealed details of her daughter's death and the sad journey of her final days in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail.

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51 h. ago Horrifying truth behind child star Sophie Nyweide's tragic death at just 24 revealed by her mom... as Hollywood curse claims another

The mother of Mammoth and An Invisible Sign star Sophie Nyweide revealed details of her daughter's death and the sad journey of her final days in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail.

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58 h. ago Pope Francis’s body arrives at St Peter’s Basilica to lie in state – live

Francis will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respectsThe coffin makes it way through the Vatican towards St Peter’s Basilica, accompanied by the choir’s singing, starting with Psalm 22.You can follow the ceremony live watching the stream at the top of the blog. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Pope Francis’s body being moved to St Peter’s Basilica to lie in state – live

Francis will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respectsThe coffin makes it way through the Vatican towards St Peter’s Basilica, accompanied by the choir’s singing, starting with Psalm 22.You can follow the ceremony live watching the stream at the top of the blog. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Pilgrims begin to gather as Pope Francis set to lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica

Italy preparing for major security operation ahead of funeral on Saturday which is expected to bring a host of world leaders including Donald TrumpPope Francis’ body will be moved to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning where it will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ahead of a funeral expected to bring a host of world leaders including Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump.Francis, a groundbreaking reformer, died aged 88 on Monday from a stroke and cardiac arrest, ending an often turbulent 12-year reign in which he repeatedly clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor and marginalised. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Oliver Glasner reveals Crystal Palace thwarted in attempts to get Arsenal match moved

Eagles boss bemoans scheduling after being given one day less than Aston Villa to prepare for FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley

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3 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow lead over Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan leads 5-4 on his return to competitionBoth players compile centuries in tight opening sessionRonnie O’Sullivan had to settle for a single-frame overnight advantage as the opening session of his World Snooker Championship first-round clash against his old foe Ali Carter failed to live up to its pre-match hype.The seven-time champion, returning to the tour for the first time since dumping his cue after losing a Championship League match in January, looked to have scrapped out a 6-3 lead to take into Wednesday afternoon’s scheduled conclusion. However, Carter dug deep after O’Sullivan missed a long red to the top corner in the final frame of the day, gradually reeling in a 51-point deficit and nervelessly clearing the colours to cut his overnight deficit to 5-4. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The Vivienne's sister questions 'stigma' around drug use stopping them from 'seeking help' in final days

The Drag Race star died earlier this year following a cardiac arrest caused by ketamine use

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3 d. ago Pope Francis's final testament released by Vatican reveals burial wishes

Pope Francis died following a stroke aged 88 on Easter Monday just a day after greeting crowds in Vatican City and now his final testament has released by the Vatican

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4 d. ago Maggie Smith's son Toby Stephens shares heartbreaking last conversation before icon's death

Dame Maggie Smith's son Toby Stephens has opened up about the Harry Potter star's final days, revealing his heartbreaking last conversation with the acting legend

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4 d. ago ITV Coronation Street star left 'medically dehydrated' on final day after heartbreaking exit

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has shared her final scenes as Daisy Midgeley are set to air next week, revealing the emotional toll her heartbreaking exit had on her.

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4 d. ago Pope Francis death: Final image of church leader in last days as pontiff dies at 88

The Pope was unable to attend a host of traditional public Easter services in Rome before his death, with the 88-year-old not delivering the 'Urbi et Orbi' address on Sunday

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4 d. ago Pope Francis's final day in photos: How pontiff spent yesterday celebrating Easter Sunday with the faithful, bringing smiles to the faces of thousands

An aide to the 88-year-old pontiff delivered his 'Urbi et Orbi' benediction from a balcony overlooking the square following mass to mark the holiday.

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4 d. ago Coronation Street star left medically dehydrated after sobbing over heartbreaking exit

Coronation Street's Daisy Midgeley actress Charlotte Jordan has spoken for the first time about her final episode and her last day on set on the ITV soap, and there were so many tears

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