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April 2026
Champion
Rory McIlroy wins second Masters in a row to land sixth major title
McIlroy joins Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back winners in Masters history.
13 Apr
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Union
Holders Bordeaux see off Toulouse to reach Champions Cup semis
Meanwhile, Ulster will host Exeter in the Challenge Cup semis after the Englishmen edged a Treviso thriller.
12 Apr
4.6k
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Athletics
Gout Gout breaks Usain Bolt's 22-year record with blistering 200m run
12 Apr
6.7k
8
Wrap
Yamal key for Barcelona while Bayern break Bundesliga record
11 Apr
2.6k
0
Champions Cup
Toulon beat Glasgow to set up semi-final against Leinster or Sale
11 Apr
4.6k
17
Take a Bow
Oxlade-Chamberlain's goal helps Celtic prevail to keep title hopes alive
11 Apr
2.9k
0
landed
'What a journey': Artemis astronauts splash down into Pacific Ocean
11 Apr
11.1k
21
Setback
Real Madrid title hopes dented by Girona draw as they build up to Bayern test
10 Apr
880
1
Thriller
Stunning Bath comeback books Champions Cup semi place as they defeat Northampton
10 Apr
3.8k
13
Pakistan talks
Iran says negotiations with US cannot begin without Israeli ceasefire in Lebanon
10 Apr
3.9k
19
NASA
Artemis II astronauts prepare for re-entry and splashdown
10 Apr
6.4k
12
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Russia
Putin announces ceasefire in Ukraine war for Orthodox Easter
9 Apr
11.6k
47
Epstein files
Melania Trump denies alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein in unexpected public address
9 Apr
20.3k
The Masters
Rory McIlroy shares the early clubhouse lead after helter-skelter 67 at Augusta
McIlroy and Sam Burns are safely in the clubhouse on five-under par.
9 Apr
2.9k
1
Global Warming
Emperor penguins are now certified endangered and two steps away from extinction
9 Apr
5.6k
14
Aintree
Reigning champion Nick Rockett out of Grand National
9 Apr
954
0
artemis ii
'Chills': Artemis astronauts say lunar flyby still washing over them
9 Apr
7.0k
10
too good
PSG dominate Liverpool to leave Slot's Reds facing uphill task
The French side have the advantage ahead of the second leg at Anfield.
8 Apr
3.7k
34
2026 Masters
England's Aaron Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse
8 Apr
1.3k
0
Gilgo Beach Killer
US serial killer pleads guilty to murdering and dismembering eight women
8 Apr
29.4k
Advantage Atleti
Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona and take control of Champions League tie
8 Apr
1.7k
0
matthew perry
Woman who sold drugs that killed Matthew Perry jailed for 15 years
8 Apr
13.9k
Ciao Sergio
Italy legend Parisse appointed as Azzurri forwards coach
8 Apr
1.9k
1
temporary peace
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran after two-week ceasefire agreed
Despite the ceasefire announcement, attacks have continued, especially in Lebanon.
Updated 8 Apr
43.5k
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ceasefire reaction
Oil prices are down on news of US and Iran ceasefire as global leaders give cautious welcome
Updated 8 Apr
11.8k
25
Staying Put
In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia
Ulster and the IRFU have been chasing De Lutiis, who has opted to remain in Australia for another three years.
8 Apr
5.0k
31
Shelly Kittleson
US journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
8 Apr
7.2k
Dominant
Ireland's Azaz on target as Southampton storm into Championship play-off places
7 Apr
2.4k
3
First blood
Havertz nabs late winner as Arsenal take quarter-final lead against Sporting CP
Havertz struck one minute into added time in the Portuguese capital.
7 Apr
1.8k
16
In Front
Kane gives Bayern Champions League first-leg advantage over Real Madrid
7 Apr
2.0k
15
Investigation
Bill Gates to testify before US Congress about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
7 Apr
7.5k
13
Optimism
Jon Rahm confident of playing 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
7 Apr
1.1k
4
ben roberts smith
Decorated Australian solider charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan
7 Apr
13.9k
Hungary elections
JD Vance accuses EU of 'interference' in elections as he backs Viktor Orbán on Hungary visit
Updated 7 Apr
17.5k
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NASA
New Artemis II images released after astronauts complete flyby around far side of the Moon
The astronauts will continue their journey back to Earth today, bringing with them rich celestial observations.
Updated 7 Apr
29.4k
40
Turkey
Gunman killed, two wounded in police shootout outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
7 Apr
4.0k
u-turn
Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale
7 Apr
2.5k
3
Iceman
Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season
7 Apr
2.3k
1
Serie A
Napoli keep title defence alive with vital win over Scudetto rivals AC Milan
6 Apr
1.5k
1
In form
Spaun warms up for Masters with Texas Open victory as Maguire makes charge in Las Vegas
6 Apr
2.0k
1
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