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World Seniors Championship branded ‘a disgrace’ as snooker star lashes out
As a result, the match between Matthew Stevens and Dominic Dale, which had started, had to be paused. Stevens had earlier looked on in disbelief after both the cue ball and a red jump bounced during an attempted pot. They eventually resumed on the other table but only after theContinue Reading
Male birth-control breakthrough turns sperm production off and back on
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists have developed a method to temporarily halt the production of sperm cells without damaging surrounding tissues, an advance that couldContinue Reading
Local election results demonstrate ‘fracturing of British politics’, says polling guru John Curtice
Polling guru Sir John Curtice said the incoming results at the local elections so far indicate the “fracturing of British politics”. He explained that Reform UK, which is expected to be the big winners of the contest, are “not quite at 30 per cent of the vote” and “none ofContinue Reading
The anti-Irish racist history of ‘fenian’ and why rappers Kneecap are reclaiming it
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Irish hip-hop group Kneecap recently released their latest album, called Fenian. A proud reclamation of a painful derogatoryContinue Reading
British Airways’ parent company expects £1.7bn hit from higher fuel bill
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails British Airways’ parent company warned its profits will be hit as it expects to spendContinue Reading
Djokovic’s next rival got special offer after fiery clash saw Serb swear at fans
Novak Djokovic will start his clay season at the Italian Open on Friday, meeting qualifier Dino Prizmic in his opening match. The Serbian superstar has played only two tournaments this season, finishing runner-up at the Australian Open and then losing in the fourth round in Indian Wells. Almost two monthsContinue Reading
Local election results live: Labour lose control of councils as Reform make big gains
What to expect in the coming hours We are past 4am now and would have expected Hampshire to be the first county council to declare results there, but that’s a bit behind schedule. The Conservatives have held a majority in Hampshire since 1997. Here’s what else to look out forContinue Reading
Duchenne muscular dystrophy: ‘Breakthrough’ drug for severe muscle wasting condition set for NHS rollout in England
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Hundreds of children across England are set to benefit from a new drug which has been approved for rollout on theContinue Reading
Sir John Curtice analyses Keir Starmer’s role in Labour’s poor polling | News
Sir Keir Starmer has “never been as popular” as his Labour Party, elections expert Professor Sir John Curtice said as he analyzed the prime minister’s role in his party’s poor polling ahead of the local elections. Sir Keir is facing the biggest test of his premiership after millions of votersContinue Reading
Shopping visits fall as Middle East conflict takes toll on consumer confidence
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Consumers are making fewer visits to the shops as the ongoing Middle East conflict dragsContinue Reading