Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history with a highest-ever break of 153

Snooker great Ronnie O’Sullivan has made the highest-ever break in the professional game. The 50-year-old, seven-time world ...

Trump calls Nato allies 'cowards', saying it would be 'easy' for them to help open Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, with Iran having targeted oil tankers in the area since the war began.

Trump calls Nato allies 'cowards' over Strait of Hormuz as energy fears keep oil prices high

Overnight, Iran also launched rounds of missiles at Jerusalem, and there have been further attacks on Gulf states.

Morez Johnson Jr. and top-seeded Michigan roll past Howard 101-81 in March Madness after slow start

Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA ...

Researchers find evidence of ancient democracies from the Americas to Europe and Asia

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.

Tyne-Wear derby 'more than just football'

BBC Radio Newcastle have broadcast a special programme looking at the history of the Tyne-Wear derby and previewing Sunday's ...
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England’s ‘Constable Country’ Is Honoring the 250th Birthday of Its Namesake, Landscape Artist John Constable, With a Year of Exhibitions

Constable was born in the Suffolk village of East Bergholt on June 11, 1776. With “Constable 250,” nearby Ipswich honors the pastoral painter’s connections to his homeland, community, country and cont ...