46 h. ago What links the gramophone and Antoinette Perry? The Saturday quiz

From Olly Alexander, Simon Le Bon and Karen O to Beatrice and Virgil, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who used to celebrate the anniversary of his 1658 kidney stone operation?2 Virgil and Beatrice were whose poetic guides?3 Which country is currently in its Reiwa era?4 Who is the only driver to win world titles on two and four wheels?5 Under what rural-sounding name did Amanda Owen find fame?6 Which river flows from Black Forest to Black Sea?7 Who is the Hindu creator god?8 Cartoonist Rube Goldberg was the US counterpart of which British artist?What links: 9 Lariat; opera; matinee; princess; choker?10 Olly Alexander; Simon Le Bon; Karen O; Marti Pellow; Katie White?11 A Room of One’s Own; The Common Reader; Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid?12 46656; 3125; 256; 27; 4; 1?13 Image orthicon tube; gramophone; Margaret Herrick’s uncle (possibly); Antoinette Perry?14 Viv Anderson, 1978, and Kerry Davis, 1982?15 Buchanan Castle; Tower of London; Spandau prison? Continue reading...

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69 h. ago 2025 Betfred World Matchplay: Full schedule as Luke Humphries makes defence

World No.1 looking for back-to-back glory in Blackpool

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7 d. ago Kim Kardashian flaunts Elizabeth Taylor's $400K diamond earrings after losing Birkin auction

Kim Kardashian shared some behind the scenes shots from her recent walk in the fall 2025 couture show in Paris on social media Saturday.

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7 d. ago Rock band Muse pay tribute to Diogo Jota during set at Portugal's NOS Alive as guitarist Chris Wolstenholme sports Liverpool footballer's name and number on jersey

Muse paid a touching tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota while performing at NOS Alive 2025 in in his home country of Portugal on Saturday night.

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9 d. ago Darts star responds to Michael van Gerwen apology after savage 'pub player' dig

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen took aim at Pero Ljubic after edging to a 6-4 victory over the Croatian at the recent Polish Darts Masters, and his apology has been responded to

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9 d. ago TRNSMT 2025: Wunderhorse pull out of main stage slot at last minute due to illness

Miles Kane will replace Wunderhorse on the main stage.

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9 d. ago Darts player who Michael van Gerwen unloaded on as 'pub' standard responds to apology

Michael van Gerwen branded Pero Ljubic a 'pub player' after beating him in the first round of the Polish Darts Masters before issuing an apology to the Croatian

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1 week ago Lauren James double ignites England’s Euro campaign in thrashing of Netherlands

From shambolic to sublime, England, the reigning European champions, brushed off fears of a group stage exit with a thrilling and clinical 4-0 defeat of the Netherlands to put progression firmly in their hands.Woken up by a somewhat humbling 2-1 loss to France on Saturday, a more recognisable England arrived at the 2025 Euros, two goals from Lauren James and one apiece from Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone ensuring a win against Wales on Sunday will be enough for England to book a place in the knockout stage while France and the Netherlands battle it out for the other Group D spot. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Is the New York Times trying to wreck Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid? | Margaret Sullivan

With their made-up scandal, combined with the pre-election editorial, the Times looks like it’s on a crusade against MamdaniA recent New York Times news story immediately drew fire from readers – and for very good reason.Headlined “Mamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application,” the article centered on Zohran Mamdani, the candidate for New York City mayor who drew national attention recently with his stunning win in the Democratic primary election.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Luke Littler 'dismantled' by Stephen Bunting as he crashes out of another tournament

Luke Littler crashed out of the Poland Darts Masters in the semi-finals as he was dismantled by a rampant Stephen Bunting at the oche

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2 w. ago Wimbledon 2025: Kecmanovic v Djokovic; Sinner and Swiatek sail through – live

Day six updates as the third round continues at SW19Andreeva displays credentials with victory | Mail WillWhile we wait, let me delve into my reserves of Wimbledon anecdotes and pick one out from middle Saturday in 2012. Five hours and 31 minutes I sat on Court 2 watching Jack Draper’s conqueror, Marin Cilic, drag out a five-set epic against Sam Querrey in the third round.In the end it was 7-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 17-15 to the Croatian – the second longest match in Wimbledon history. The umpire, Mohamed Lahyani, had also been in the chair for that Isner v Mahut marathon two years earlier. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Michael van Gerwen slams 'pub player' and rips into Poland Darts Masters rival

Michael van Gerwen has slammed his Poland Darts Masters opponent, Pero Ljubic, as a "pub player" before admitting he didn't play well

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2 w. ago Wimbledon 2025: Sinner cruises through, Swiatek in action, Djokovic to come – live

Day six updates as the third round continues at SW19Play on Centre Court starts at 1.30pm (BST) | Mail AlexWhile we wait, let me delve into my reserves of Wimbledon anecdotes and pick one out from middle Saturday in 2012. Five hours and 31 minutes I sat on Court 2 watching Jack Draper’s conqueror, Marin Cilic, drag out a five-set epic against Sam Querrey in the third round.In the end it was 7-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 17-15 to the Croatian – the second longest match in Wimbledon history. The umpire, Mohamed Lahyani, had also been in the chair for that Isner v Mahut marathon two years earlier. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wimbledon 2025: Sinner cruises through, Rybakina crashes out, Djokovic and Swiatek to come – live

Day six updates as the third round continues at SW19Play on Centre Court starts at 1.30pm (BST) | Mail JohnWhile we wait, let me delve into my reserves of Wimbledon anecdotes and pick one out from middle Saturday in 2012. Five hours and 31 minutes I sat on Court 2 watching Jack Draper’s conqueror, Marin Cilic, drag out a five-set epic against Sam Querrey in the third round.In the end it was 7-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 17-15 to the Croatian – the second longest match in Wimbledon history. The umpire, Mohamed Lahyani, had also been in the chair for that Isner v Mahut marathon two years earlier. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wimbledon 2025: Sinner, Djokovic and Swiatek in action on middle Saturday – live

Day six updates as the third round continues at SW19Play on Centre Court starts at 1.30pm (BST) | Mail BillyDespite Raducanu’s exit, there remains home interest in the women’s draw after Sonay Kartal’s impressive form continued yesterday with a straight-sets win against Diane Parry.She’ll face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the fourth round tomorrow but is in action again today, teaming up with Jodie Burrage in the doubles. The British pair are second up on Court 16 against the 11th seeds, Beatriz Haddad Maia and Laura Siegmund, in round two. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Saturday’s racing tips: Preview, odds and best bets for Eclipse day at Sandown

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Saturday with a focus on Sandown’s big day and the Eclipse

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2 w. ago Poland Darts Masters 2025: Order of play, full schedule and times as Luke Littler defends his title

The Nuke makes back-to-back title bid as elite PDC stars take to the oche in Gliwice

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2 w. ago Jorge Vilda, pay disputes and incredible talent on show – Wafcon 2024 about to start a year late

Africa’s major women’s tournament starts in Morocco with Spain’s World Cup-winning coach under pressure to deliverThe historic task of one host staging Africa’s two major competitions this year, the women’s and men’s Africa Cup of Nations – Wafcon and Afcon – within six months of each other could really have been given to only one country: Morocco. It has arguably the best football facilities on the continent and has made itself the tournament-hosting sweet spot for the Confederation of African Football (Caf).Three years ago a very successful Wafcon was staged there and the North African country then agreed to organise the next two tournaments, as no other nation on the continent offered to shoulder the responsibility. The 2025 edition kicks off on Saturday evening, with the hosts playing Zambia in the opening game.This is an extract from our free weekly email, Moving the Goalposts. To get the full edition, visit this page and follow the instructions. Moving the Goalposts is deliver...

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2 w. ago Zohran Mamdani officially secures New York City mayor nomination after historic win

The ranked-choice voting results released on Tuesday showed Mamdani, who started his campaign as little-known New York state assembly member, clinched 56% of votes in the third round of the voting

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2 w. ago Celtic legends to face Man Utd greats at Parkhead as hero to return three years after tear

The match will be played on Saturday September 6, 2025 at Celtic Park after the pair went head to head last year at Old Trafford

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