Eze and Palace deal Liverpool big blow to title chances with 1-0 victory
Liverpool suffered a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Anfield, which left them third in the Premier League table.
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Tsitsipas dismantles Ruud to win Monte Carlo title
Stefanos Tsitsipas won his third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years, defeating Casper Ruud in straight sets.
Israel’s Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that his country would achieve victory after the military successfully shot down almost all of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran. The attacks by Tehran, in response to an Israeli air strike in Damascus that killed officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, raised the threat of a wider regional conflict. Netanyahu posted on social media that “together we shall win,” and the Israeli military reported that over 99% of the Iranian drones and missiles were intercepted. Israel is considering a significant response to the attack, which has escalated tensions in the region.
I am Maximus wins Grand National
I Am Maximus won the Grand National steeplechase with jockey Paul Townend.
Will Lewis Hamilton bring success to Ferrari and vice versa
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time World Champion in Formula One, has agreed to join Scuderia Ferrari from the 2025 season, leaving Mercedes-AMG Petronas.
Masters mixes old, new and drama at Augusta
Fact: The 88th Masters Tournament is set to begin in Augusta, Georgia, with Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Tiger Woods among the notable players participating.
Russian billionaire Fridman wins appeal but remains under EU sanctions
Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman and his business partner Petr Aven were successful in appealing against EU sanctions related to Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The European Union Court of Justice annulled the sanctions, stating that there was insufficient evidence to justify their inclusion on the list. The men remain under separate punitive measures for now, with Fridman expressing satisfaction with the court’s decision. The EU has imposed sanctions on over 1,700 individuals and entities in connection to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but some sanctions have been voided or not extended by the ECJ.
Simon Harris elected new Irish prime minister
Simon Harris became Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar. He was elected unopposed as the new leader of Fine Gael and confirmed in parliament with support from independent lawmakers and coalition partners. Harris faces issues like a shortage of affordable housing and record numbers of asylum seekers. He pledged to focus on law and order, small businesses, and rural voters, and promised to address the housing crisis. Polls show support for Sinn Fein dropping, with independent candidates benefiting the most.
Kavindu, Ruwan and Avinash star on busy cricket weekend
Sri Lanka Lions had a mixed weekend of cricket, beating Amdocs in the BAOFinancial 40 Over Cup before losing to MSN Punjab Lions in a T20 match.
City can, ’t expect to dominate Real Madrid again says Guardiola
Fact: Manchester City beat Real Madrid 4-0 last May in the Champions League semi-final.