Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-final
John Higgins' most recent world title victory was in 2011, while Shaun Murphy was a Crucible champion in 2005
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Futures Rise, Oil Slides On Iran Ceasefire Optimism After Best Month For Stocks Since 2020
US equity futures are higher, set for a new all time high, as the rally that’s pushed Wall Street to record highs on strong megacap tech earnings continues, after the S&P posted its best monthly increase since November 2020. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.3% (spiking moments ago on a report that Iran submitte…
· Tyler Durden
A major shift could soon happen in the Mag 7
Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world's most valuable company.
· Oliver Renick
Pentagon plans to make US military ‘AI-first fighting force’ by pairing with companies
Agreements with artificial intelligence firms spark concerns over public spending, cyber security and domestic surveillance
· Guardian staff and agency
Labour Day marches and Buddha’s birthday: photos of the day – Friday
View image in fullscreenHook, UKMembers of the Hook Eagle Morris perform outside the Shack Cafe in Hampshire, as they see in the May Day dawnPhotograph: Andrew Matthews/PAShareView image in fullscreenIstanbul, Türkiye People march to celebrate May DayPhotograph: Dilara Senkaya/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenDha…
· Arnel Hecimovic
Woman jailed for life for murdering sister and stealing her Rolex
Judge tells Nancy Pexton, 70, she showed no remorse for the ferocious attack on Jennifer Abbott at London flat
· Jamie Grierson
Double killer’s new wife screams ‘I love you!’ as he’s executed while professing his innocence
The new wife of a double murderer screamed “I love you” and flailed against the window as her husband was executed in front of her in Texas.
· Patrick Reilly
Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem
The head of a Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem has condemned a brutal attack on a nun in the city earlier in the week and warned of growing concerns over the future for Christians living in the Holy Land.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump administration rejects need for Iran war Congressional approval despite deadline – US politics live
Pete Hegseth argued that a ceasefire agreement with Iran more than three weeks ago ‘means the 60 day clock pauses, or stops’
· Vivian Ho, Lucy Campbell, Gabrielle Canon, Cy Neff
Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
A Home Office minister has said pro-Palestinian marches in British cities have been "hijacked" by people seeking to sow division, as the government's approach to the demonstrations comes under renewed scrutiny.
· Paul Seddon
Meryl Streep reveals she ‘had a beef’ with ‘Death Becomes Her’ co-star Goldie Hawn
Meryl Streep revealed she “had a beef” with her “Death Becomes Her” co-star Goldie Hawn while filming the movie.
· Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro
Rep. Max Miller’s lawyers admit he lied about witness in domestic violence case against ex-wife
WASHINGTON — Attorneys for Rep. Max Miller confirmed their client fabricated testimony in court documents and during a court hearing to obtain a protection order against his ex-wife, prompting her attorneys to demand sanctions.
· Ryan King
Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla have been taken to Greece after being intercepted by Israel. (Reuters: Stefanos Rapanis)
From banking to AI, these are the key international economic bodies based in China
Amid what China sees as US’ polarising unilateral measures, a push for ‘global governance’ gives rise to a network of multi-country agencies
· Ralph Jennings
From banking to AI, these are the key international economic bodies based in China
Amid what China sees as US’ polarising unilateral measures, a push for ‘global governance’ gives rise to a network of multi-country agencies
· Ralph Jennings
Inside viral ‘Scientology speedrun’ trend prompting the church to bolster security
Ericka Buensuceso was walking along Hollywood Boulevard on Saturday when she came across an alien, two hot dogs and Jesus.
· Associated Press
Epstein’s possible suicide note found by cellmate – NYT
Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s purported suicide note has remained locked up at a courthouse for years, out of reach of investigators, the New York Times has reported.
· RT
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Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s purported suicide note has remained locked up at a courthouse for years, out of reach of investigators, the New York Times has reported.
· RT
US criticises allies over failure to stop Gaza aid flotilla
The United States has criticised its allies for failing to stop a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that was raided and seized by Israeli naval forces earlier this week.
· Middleeasteye
How Turkey's new 'kamikaze' drones may outclass Iran's Shahed
Over the past year, and two US-Israeli conflicts with Iran, Turkey has focused on how to use "kamikaze" suicide drones in warfare after seeing how effective Tehran's have been.
· Middleeasteye
Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h
Undercover officers intercept driver, 31, after he completed 42km trip from Sai Kung Country Park to border checkpoint in about 30 mins
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h
Undercover officers intercept driver, 31, after he completed 42km trip from Sai Kung Country Park to border checkpoint in about 30 mins
· Edith Lin
Suspect charged after stabbings of Jewish men in London
The stabbings followed a spate of incidents targeting Jewish premises in the same area of north London. (Reuters: Hannah McKay)
Autoridades israelíes llevan a dos activistas de flotilla a Gaza a Israel para interrogarlos
En esta imagen, tomada de un video de cámaras de seguridad en blanco y negro, puede verse a miembros de la flotilla con las manos en alto mientras autoridades israelíes interceptan la flotilla con la que esperaban llegar a la Franja tras zarpar de Barcelona a principios de mes, cerca de la isla de Creta, en el sur d…
· Renata Brito
Beijing’s Xia Baolong, top energy official hold talks with CLP’s Michael Kadoorie
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, National Energy Administration hold separate meetings with energy tycoon
· Matthew Cheng
Beijing’s Xia Baolong, top energy official hold talks with CLP’s Michael Kadoorie
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, National Energy Administration hold separate meetings with energy tycoon
· Matthew Cheng
Quiz of the week: May 1, 2026 | The National
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· The National
'Dreams come true' for singer joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada soundtrack
Strike a pose! Devil Wears Prada 2 is out in cinemas, reuniting the film's original cast 20 years on.
· Jasmine Sandhar
'Let the IDF win': Bennett criticizes gov't restrictions on soldiers operating in southern Lebanon
The political echelon must allow the IDF to operate in Lebanon unhindered in order to win, former prime minister Naftali Bennett said in a statement on Friday afternoon.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception
More than 160 activists on board aid ships forming a flotilla bound for Gaza have been taken to the Greek island of Crete after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece earlier this week, Freedom Flotilla organisers have said.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Inside Alix Earle and ex Braxton Berrios’ reunion at star-studded Miami Grand Prix party
Exes Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios attended the same star-studded party ahead of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
· Leah Bitsky
Could Chinese mathematicians tip the balance in a US conference boycott?
Petition signed by 2,300 scholars from 80 countries urges ‘World Cup’ to be moved due to American policies towards foreign academics
· Ling Xin
Could Chinese mathematicians tip the balance in a US conference boycott?
Petition signed by 2,300 scholars from 80 countries urges ‘World Cup’ to be moved due to American policies towards foreign academics
· Ling Xin
AfD Vows To Drain 'NGO Swamp' After Berlin Café That Bans White People Received Taxpayer Cash
Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,
· Tyler Durden
Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
Spotify is introducing a 'Verified' badge to help users identify when artists on its platform are human, not AI-generated.
· Laura Cress
Celeste Rivas’ death certificate now says it’s ‘unclear’ if 14-year-old was pregnant when allegedly murdered by D4vd
An updated death certificate says it is “unclear” if 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was pregnant when she was allegedly murdered and dismembered by “Romantic Homicide” singer D4vd.
· Patrick Reilly
'No place in hell' for father over fatal crash cover-up
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Miklos Bolza
No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
There is no evidence of widespread price-gouging by UK fuel retailers in the weeks after the US-Israel war with Iran began, the competition watchdog says.
· Jemma Crew
War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive
For decades, the government of India, home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, has set the cost of air travel incurred every year by the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to make at least once in their life.
· Max Kim
Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the clock has paused on a deadline for the Trump administration to seek approval from Congress for the US-Israeli war with Iran.
· James FitzGerald
UN says Israel death penalty law targets Palestinians, erodes rights
A United Nations anti-racism body has warned that new Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty for certain attacks deepens discrimination against Palestinians and undermines fundamental rights.
· Middleeasteye
Live updates: Trump administration says Iran war is 'terminated'
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?
A low-loader, some traffic cones and "the sort of dudes who can set up a Metallica concert in 24 hours" - this was all Banksy needed to install his latest artwork in central London.
· Harry Low
Morocco to host key 2027 re-election vote for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco — the international football body’s second straight election meeting in Africa where he has built strong political ties.
· AfricaNews
Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?
The Donald Trump administration has argued that a key May 1 deadline it faces to secure congressional approval for the US-Israel war on Iran no longer matters because of the ongoing ceasefire with Tehran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff
More than 1,700 calls have been made by NHS staff in England to Martha's Rule helplines to flag concerns about patient care, new figures show.
· Catherine Snowden
Hong Kong seizes HK$16 million of counterfeit goods in joint cross-border operation
Operation between Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau uncovers 23 cases, involving 46,000 counterfeit items including watches, phones and luxury goods
· Theodora Yu
Hong Kong seizes HK$16 million of counterfeit goods in joint cross-border operation
Operation between Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau uncovers 23 cases, involving 46,000 counterfeit items including watches, phones and luxury goods
· Theodora Yu
Bill would bar sex criminals from getting federal pensions in wake of Eric Swalwell scandal
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan pair of female senators are rolling out new legislation to bar convicted sex criminals from getting taxpayer-funded annuities and retirement pay.
· Ryan King
Man jailed over attempted murder charge in stabbings of Jewish men in London
Essa Suleiman, a Somalia-born British citizen who lives in London, did not enter any plea
· Associated Press