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• Readers reply: Why do sunglasses make you look cool?

  13-04-2025 15:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsWhy do sunglasses make you look cool? Allen Bollands, by emailSend new questions to nq@theguardian.com. Continue reading...
  
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• Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn live: Latest fight updates plus undercard results - The Telegraph

  26-04-2025 22:26 via news.google.com
  Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn live: Latest fight updates plus undercard results  The TelegraphEubank vs Benn LIVE: Boxing fight time, ring walk, undercard results & commentary as Eubank Sr arrives  BBCEubank vs Benn: Chris Eubank Sr makes shock appearance on fight night in London  BBCChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: 'This is the first mega-fight in boxing history where you have two bad guys'  Sky SportsChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn predictions, odds and
  
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• Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for British mega-fight - Yahoo Sports

  26-04-2025 21:48 via news.google.com
  Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for British mega-fight  Yahoo SportsEubank vs Benn LIVE: Boxing fight time, ring walk, undercard results & commentary as Eubank Sr arrives  BBCChris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: boxing updates and undercard news – live  The GuardianEubank Jr vs Benn undercard: Viddal Riley defeats Cheavon Clarke to win British title as Chris Billam-Smith returns  Sky SportsEubank Jr vs Be
  
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• Sarr’s sizzlers send Crystal Palace soaring into FA Cup final dreamland - The Guardian

  26-04-2025 21:24 via news.google.com
  Sarr’s sizzlers send Crystal Palace soaring into FA Cup final dreamland  The GuardianEze goal: Eberechi Eze smashes Crystal Palace into the lead in FA Cup semi-final  BBCInjured Rashford out of Villa's FA Cup semifinal  ESPNInjured Rashford's season could be over - Emery  ESPN IndiaCrystal Palace vs Aston Villa: FA Cup — LIVE  London Evening Standard
  
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• David Tennant wishes JK Rowling no ‘ill will’ but says trans people ‘demonised’ - The Guardian

  26-04-2025 21:02 via news.google.com
  David Tennant wishes JK Rowling no ‘ill will’ but says trans people ‘demonised’  The GuardianDavid Tennant says he bears 'no ill will' towards JK Rowling after the Harry Potter author slated his view on  Daily MailDavid Tennant says he bears JK Rowling ‘no ill will’ as he doubles down on support for trans community  The IndependentDavid Tennant breaks silence after JK Rowling mocking as he tells author 'just get out of people's wa
  
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• World bids farewell to Pope Francis with pilgrims and the powerful among 400,000 at funeral - The Guardian

  26-04-2025 20:57 via news.google.com
  World bids farewell to Pope Francis with pilgrims and the powerful among 400,000 at funeral  The GuardianWho is at the Pope's funeral in pictures: Trump, Macron, Prince William and others  BBCPope’s burial place a powerful symbol of papacy  Vatican NewsPeople pay respects as 'popemobile' carries Francis' coffin into Rome  BBCPope Francis’s final moments revealed: How doctor knew he was gone, and his last regret  The Independent
  
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• Three injured in crossbow incident in Leeds - The Telegraph

  26-04-2025 20:56 via news.google.com
  Three injured in crossbow incident in Leeds  The TelegraphMan with weapons detained in Leeds after three people injured  The GuardianMan 'seen with weapons' detained in Leeds after three injured  Sky NewsLive Headingley incident updates as police shut road and take people off buses  Leeds LiveRestaurant worker describes Otley Road horror as man with crossbow ran down road  Yorkshire Live
  
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• Simon Cowell left fuming as BGT live semi-final thrown into chaos - The Sun

  26-04-2025 20:34 via news.google.com
  Simon Cowell left fuming as BGT live semi-final thrown into chaos  The SunBREAKING Britain's Got Talent cut short after act pulls out of live semi finals  Daily StarAmanda Holden debuts live show golden buzzer, revealing first 2025 finalist  London Evening StandardFull list of acts in BGT’s first live semi-final - and what to expect  Shields GazetteITV Britain's Got Talent abruptly halted for important update about semi-finalist  Devon Live
  
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• Wrexham promoted for third season in a row under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - Sky News

  26-04-2025 20:33 via news.google.com
  Wrexham promoted for third season in a row under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney  Sky NewsWrexham's remarkable rise and hopes for the future in the Championship  BBCWrexham seal third promotion in a row as Sam Smith double sinks Charlton  The GuardianWrexham promoted: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side earn historic promotion to Championship  Sky SportsWrexham AFC: Hollywood stars and fans celebrate historic promotion  BBC
  
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• Eni Aluko apologises but Ian Wright 'can't accept' it - Football365

  26-04-2025 20:20 via news.google.com
  Eni Aluko apologises but Ian Wright 'can't accept' it  Football365Ian Wright says he 'cannot accept' Eni Aluko's apology  BBCIan Wright rejects apology from Eni Aluko after punditry comments  The GuardianSorry Eni, but you’re totally wrong about Ian Wright  The TelegraphSpotlight on Eni Aluko’s comments about Ian Wright deflects attention from real issue  The Independent
  
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• 16:55 Haydock - 26 April 2025 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

  26-04-2025 20:00 via news.google.com
  16:55 Haydock - 26 April 2025 - Racecard - Horse Racing  Sporting Life16:55 Haydock Park  Racing TV
  
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• Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump: Putin is stringing me along - The Telegraph

  26-04-2025 19:50 via news.google.com
  Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump: Putin is stringing me along  The TelegraphTrump says he fears Putin ‘doesn’t want to stop the war’ after Zelenskyy meeting  The GuardianTrump doubts Putin’s willingness to end Ukraine war, threatening further sanctions  The IndependentThe North Korean missile that exposed defenceless Ukraine  The TelegraphDeath, debris and anger about Trump after Russia’s strike on Kyiv  Al Jazeera
  
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• Britain’s exploration of South Pole was ‘colonial’, claims museum - The Telegraph

  26-04-2025 19:39 via news.google.com
  Britain’s exploration of South Pole was ‘colonial’, claims museum  The Telegraph
  
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• 18,000-Year-Old Icebergs Carved Deep Grooves in the North Sea - The Daily Galaxy

  26-04-2025 19:30 via news.google.com
  18,000-Year-Old Icebergs Carved Deep Grooves in the North Sea  The Daily GalaxyChange in iceberg calving behavior preceded North Sea ice shelf disintegration during the last deglaciation  NatureIceberg tracks found off UK coast could shed light on Antarctica  BBCColossal ancient icebergs left grooves on the bottom of the North Sea  New ScientistMassive icebergs once roamed off coast of the UK  Phys.org
  
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• Pictured: Trump and Zelensky in tense face-to-face meeting at St Peter’s Basilica before Pope's funeral - London Evening Standard

  26-04-2025 19:25 via news.google.com
  Pictured: Trump and Zelensky in tense face-to-face meeting at St Peter’s Basilica before Pope's funeral  London Evening StandardTrump criticises Putin after potentially 'historic' meeting with Zelenskyy before Pope's funeral  Sky NewsZelensky’s meeting in Rome may show a ceasefire is at hand, but this is no victory  The TelegraphWhere Trump, other world leaders were sitting at Pope Francis' funeral  CBS NewsUkraine war briefing: Trump says peac
  
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• England v France: Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider – live

  26-04-2025 18:58 via theguardian.com
  
  Live news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off at TwickenhamSarah Rendell’s preview | And you can drop Luke an emailWhy not send me an email? All submissions carefully considered.“A lot of the decisions came down to who’s most consistent in the skill sets that we need,” John Mitchell tells the BBC of today’s selection. Continue reading...
  
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• Crystal Palace v Aston Villa: FA Cup semi-final – live

  26-04-2025 18:58 via theguardian.com
  
  FA Cup semi-final news, 5.15pm BST kick-off at WembleyLive scores | Sign up for Football Daily | And email Scott4 min: Other than that one progressive Kamara pass, nobody’s showing their hand as of yet. A thoughtful start as both teams gently probe.2 min: Kamara tries to release Cash down the right with a clever first-time pass. Lacroix is on point to usher both opponent and ball out of play for a goal kick. We can just about make this out. A lot of smoke down this end of the pitch, thanks
  
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• Three people injured in Leeds as man seen carrying weapons arrested | ITV News - ITVX

  26-04-2025 18:55 via news.google.com
  Three people injured in Leeds as man seen carrying weapons arrested | ITV News  ITVXThree injured after man 'seen with weapons'  BBCPolice operation in Leeds as three injured after man ‘seen with weapons’  The IndependentMan with weapons detained in Leeds after three people injured  The GuardianMan 'seen with weapons' detained in Leeds after three injured  Sky News
  
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• Virginia Giuffre hailed as ‘fierce warrior’ for women who ‘gave voice to the silenced’

  26-04-2025 18:42 via theguardian.com
  Prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein who alleged she was trafficked to Prince Andrew lived an impactful lifeVirginia Giuffre has been hailed as an unflinching campaigner for survivors of sexual abuse, who took on the wealthy and the powerful during the course of her life.“Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors,” her family said in a statement confirming her death. Continue reading...
  
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• Adam Radwan runs riot as Leicester leave Quins’ playoff hopes in tatters

  26-04-2025 18:35 via theguardian.com
  Leicester 40-7 HarlequinsRadwan gets hat-trick after Anderson carried offCould not have gone any worse for Harlequins; could not have gone much better for Leicester. Bath are the first team mathematically guaranteed a place in the playoffsafter their home win over Newcastle, but Leicester take another big stride towards joining them. Maximum points in front of nigh-on 26,000 of their faithful sends them above Sale into second, with three rounds remaining.Quins are not quite mathematically out of
  
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• Matheus Cunha eclipses Vardy as Wolves rack up sixth consecutive victory

  26-04-2025 18:30 via theguardian.com
  
  If this proves to be a tale of two departing star strikers, Matheus Cunha surpassed Jamie Vardy with as much comfort as Wolves have eclipsed Leicester City in this game and over the past five months.Manchester United target Cunha scored the first goal and made the others for Jørgen Strand Larsen and Rodrigo Gomes while Vardy, having announced he will leave Leicester at the end of this tumultuous season, had his penalty saved by José Sá. Continue reading...
  
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• Baleba stunner ends Brighton’s winless run and adds to Potter’s West Ham pain

  26-04-2025 18:29 via theguardian.com
  Brighton against West Ham should have been a typical end of season exhibition. Brighton’s hopes of qualifying for Europe looked a long shot and West Ham’s safety was all but guaranteed with or without a point.Instead the match was typical of both teams’ form over the past few games. Brighton started without a win in five league games while West Ham had not picked up three points in seven matches. More importantly, Brighton had conceded at least two goals in each game of that wi
  
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• ‘Grazie Francesco’: silence gives way to cheers and applause for ‘pope of the people’

  26-04-2025 18:27 via theguardian.com
  
  As Pope Francis’s coffin emerged into St Peter’s Square, the crowd paid tribute to a leader who urged the world to build bridgesAs bells tolled and the coffin emerged from the gloom of the basilica, a hush fell across St Peter’s Square, in keeping with traditional solemnity, but the crowd itched to break it. Death had silenced Pope Francis but those who had come to see him off were not going to stifle their love or grief. He had requested a simple burial, not a silent one.The q
  
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• Ten-man Ipswich relegated after Isak and Burn fire Newcastle up to third

  26-04-2025 18:26 via theguardian.com
  On a day when Ipswich’s long, inevitable relegation was rubber stamped, normal service was resumed at Newcastle as Eddie Howe exchanged hospital grapes for his trademark managerial chewing gum and returned to the home technical area to see his side rise to third in the Premier League.By the second half the after-effects of the pneumonia that had resulted in Howe missing Newcastle’s past three matches and spending several nights in hospital were perhaps taking their toll as, unusually
  
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• Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least five and injures more than 500

  26-04-2025 18:23 via theguardian.com
  
  Official suggests blast in southern port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas due to explosion of chemicals in containersAn immense blast in Iran’s southern port of Shahid Rajaee has killed at least five people and injured more than 700, according to state media, with an official suggesting the fire was caused by the explosion of chemical containers.A spokesperson for Iran’s crisis management body pointed to poor storage conditions of chemicals as the trigger for the port explosion. &ldq
  
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• Fuham’s last-gasp winner keeps Southampton sweating over points record

  26-04-2025 18:23 via theguardian.com
  A stoppage-time winner from Ryan Sessegnon revitalised Fulham’s European qualification prospects and denied Southampton the chance to move past the record-low Premier League points total set by Derby.Jack Stephens’ 14th-minute opener had already-relegated Saints on course for a first home league victory since November, but Emile Smith Rowe levelled for Fulham after 72 minutes to set up a nervy finale at St Mary’s. Continue reading...
  
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• Championship roundup: Cardiff relegated while Luton stun Coventry

  26-04-2025 18:12 via theguardian.com
  
  Cardiff’s 0-0 draw with West Brom seals Welsh club’s fateBaptiste’s late Luton winner hurts Sky Blues’ playoff oddsCardiff have been relegated on a dramatic day at the bottom of the Championship, with Plymouth left on the brink and Hull pulled into the bottom three.Cardiff were held 0-0 at home by West Brom and are now bottom after Plymouth won 2-1 at Preston. However, Argyle’s poor goal difference means they stand no real chance of survival. Continue reading...
  
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• Americans, including Republicans, losing faith in Trump, new polls reveal

  26-04-2025 18:05 via theguardian.com
  
  Trump scores poorly on economy and immigration as some fear he is ‘exceeding powers’ and focussed on wrong issuesAmericans, including some Republicans, are losing faith in Donald Trump across a range of key issues, according to polling released this week. One survey found a majority describing the president’s second stint in the White House so far as “scary”.Along with poor ratings on the economy and Trump’s immigration policy, a survey released on Saturday fo
  
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• Pope laid to rest after world leaders joined thousands of mourners at funeral | ITV News - ITVX

  26-04-2025 18:02 via news.google.com
  Pope laid to rest after world leaders joined thousands of mourners at funeral | ITV News  ITVXWho is at the Pope's funeral in pictures: Trump, Macron, Prince William and others  BBCWorld bids farewell to Pope Francis with pilgrims and the powerful among 400,000 at funeral  The GuardianPeople pay respects as 'popemobile' carries Francis' coffin into Rome  BBCThe pope’s last coded message  The Economist
  
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• Bottom three confirmed as Ipswich relegated from Premier League - Premier League

  26-04-2025 17:59 via news.google.com
  Bottom three confirmed as Ipswich relegated from Premier League  Premier LeagueTen-man Ipswich relegated after Isak and Burn fire Newcastle up to third  The GuardianNewcastle 3-0 Ipswich Town: Key stats  BBCLatest. Team news: Willock starts against Ipswich as Howe returns to the dugout  Newcastle UnitedUnwanted Premier League history made as Ipswich relegation sets new record  talkSPORT
  
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