On this day in history, April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali refuses to serve military at height of Vietnam War
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'I am Alevi': Turkish presidential hopeful Kilicdaroglu breaks religious taboo in video
Elsewhere, Israel has marked Memorial Day in the run-up to its 75th anniversary of independence. This year's commemorations remembering fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks have taken place against a backdrop of deep political divisons. On Monday, thousands attended a joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial. The event, which has always stirred controversy, made headlines once again after Israel's top court ordered authorities to allow 150 Palestinians to attend the ceremony in Tel Aviv, despite a government ban.
Edgar Allan Poe: Odd and interesting facts about the dark and mysterious poet behind 'The Raven'
Fox Nation examines the unsolved mystery of the famous poet Edgar Allen Poe; host Kacie McDonnell gives a sneak peek.
The Mancunian Way: Our ‘unloved’ Roman fort
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World Snooker Championship 2023: Kyren Wilson hits five centuries to storm past Ryan Day, Shaun Murphy trails Si Jiahui
Kyren Wilson hit five centuries to storm past Ryan Day at the World Snooker Championship and book a place in round two, while Shaun Murphy trails Crucible debutant Si Jiahui 5-4 after their opening session. Wilson had begun the evening session 6-3 ahead, having starred earlier in the day with a stunning 147 break — only the 13th ever to have been made at the Crucible. Ad He was immediately pegged back by Day in the first frame of the night as the gap narrowed to just two frames.
'All-time great' John Higgins dispatches David Grace to ease into second round at Crucible
John Higgins was pleased with his performance after thumping David Grace 10-3 to reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship for the 25th time. The four-time world champion began Tuesday's afternoon session with a commanding 7-2 lead and needed just an hour to book his place in the last 16, where he will meet either Kyren Wilson or Ryan Day. The 47-year-old Scot won the first frame of the session with a break of 114 and looked to be cruising in the second at 48-0 up before Yorkshireman Grace hit back with a phenomenal counter clearance to make it 8-3.
Victor Lindelof has a chance to regain his role at Manchester United
Victor Lindelof's tracksuit had stayed on all afternoon on New Year's Day in Wolverhampton yet he was on his feet to celebrate a stoppage-time free-kick.
Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates
SL vs IRE, 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Sri Lanka are in command against Ireland on Day 1 of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat. The Irish brought in the experienced George Dockrell into the side after he missed a one-off Test against Bangladesh earlier this month. Wicketkeeper Sadeera Samarawickrama was making a comeback to the Sri Lankan side after an absence of nearly six years. (Live Scorecard)