Ronnie O'Sullivan granted wish as huge snooker tournament moved away from UK
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been handed a huge boost as the World Snooker Tour confirmed the World Grand Prix contest will be hosted in Hong Kong.
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PV Sindhu Goes Down In Quarters, India's Campaign Ends At Denmark Open
Indian star PV Sindhu bowed out with a quarterfinal loss to Paris Olympics bronze-winner Gregoria Tunjung as the country's campaign came to an end in the Denmark Open badminton tournament on Friday. The 29-year-old Sindhu went down 13-21, 21-16, 9-21 in a nearly hour-long clash. The world number 8 from Indonesia, who had won just two matches from their 12 past encounters, was at her dominant best despite Sindhu managing to claim the second game. Top-seed An Se Young of South Korea will be the fifth-seeded Tunjung's semifinal opponent. Tunjung displayed command on the proceedings and reeled of eight points in a row to take the first game rather easily.
Hopes for ceasefire diminish day after killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza on Thursday, US presidential candidate Kamala Harris said it was time for the "day after to begin" in the Middle East.
Whooping cough cases surge in US, Europe post-COVID pandemic
There has been a resurgence of whooping cough in multiple countries in 2024, with the US reporting more than 18,500 cases since the beginning of the year.
Luis Enrique happy with PSG's start to season despite difficulties
Paris St Germain's defence of their Ligue 1 title is already proving a challenge and they have also lost one of their two Champions League games, but manager Luis Enrique is content with his side's early season form.
England manager's nationality does not matter, says Man City boss Guardiola
The appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England manager has led to mixed reactions from media and fans but Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on the country's supporters to back the German unconditionally regardless of his nationality.
Lionel Messi leaves door open for 2026 World Cup: 'We will see'
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi added another award to his collection on Thursday.
Met Office updates UK warnings as Storm Ashley set to hit in 'weather bomb'
The Met Office has updated its weather warning for northern and eastern parts of the country, as Storm Ashley is set to batter the UK with winds reaching up to 80mph this weekend.