Ukraine war: What does banning 'selected' Russian banks from SWIFT mean?
Some Russian banks will be excluded from the international payments system SWIFT as part of increasing sanctions announced by the European Union, US, UK and Canada.
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Opinion: The joy that Ronnie O'Sullivan playing snooker still provides is needed now more than ever
Snooker’s latest late night drama did not let us down as Fan Zhengyi, a completely unheralded 21-year-old from Harbin in North Eastern China, edged out Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-9 to win the European Masters in Milton Keynes on Sunday. Fan was 750-1 for the title at the start of the tournament. He was also the worthy winner.
Ma reveals his pride after securing WTCR comeback
Ma Qing Hua has continued his preparations for his WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup comeback by speaking of his pride at driving a Chinese car in the global series. Shanghai-born Ma is the first driver announced by Lynk & Co-powered Cyan Racing for the 2022 season, which will mark the history maker’s return to the WTCR after a two-year absence.
Welsh Open 2022 - Shaun Murphy through to second round, Stephen Maguire’s poor form continues
Shaun Murphy is through to the second round of the Welsh Open following a 4-2 victory over Andy Hicks, but Stephen Maguire remains without a win in 2022 after suffering another first round exit — losing 4-1 to Fergal O’Brien. Reigning champion Jordan Brown fell at the first hurdle of his title defence, losing 4-3 to Mitchell Mann, while world number 14 Anthony McGill was knocked out by Zhang Anda.
Ailing (Eileen) Gu's latest adventure: figure skating
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'They're pushing each other like Federer, Djokovic and Nadal' - Ronnie O’Sullivan on China snooker revolution
Ronnie O’Sullivan has likened the Chinese charge on snooker to the peak of men’s tennis over the past few decades, saying the top players are “pushing each other on like Federer, Djokovic and Nadal”. The six-time world champion was beaten 10-9 by Fan Zhengyi in the final of the European Masters and he has heaped praise on his opponent — before warning the UK will fall behind China if it does not focus on the grassroots game. Ad/> O’Sullivan is moving with the rest of the tour from Milton Keynes to the Welsh Open, where he’ll open his campaign against James Cahill, live on Eurosport on Tuesday.
Welsh Open 2022 snooker LIVE - World number one Judd Trump and Mark Williams headline first session
Fan holds nerve to beat O’Sullivan in decider and win European Masters Ad/> Fan Zhengyi held his nerve under pressure to secure the biggest win of his career with a 10-9 victory over Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final of the European Masters. Welsh Open'Like Federer, Djokovic and Nadal' — O’Sullivan on China snooker revolutionAN HOUR AGO In a season that has seen one of his practice partners Zhao Xintong make the breakthrough, Fan claimed the first title of his career.