Day one at Augusta National begins with Rory McIlroy returning as champion and Scottie Scheffler under scrutiny as the Masters reaches its 90th edition.
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Politics
Ukraine ceasefire returns to the spotlight as US backing for guarantees weakens and casualties rise
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeVolodymyr Zelenskyy is again pressing for a ceasefire in Ukraine as diplomacy stalls, US and European divisions deepen, and fighting on the ground intensifies. Talks involving Kyiv, Moscow and Washington …
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Sports
Nike’s high-tech 2026 World Cup jerseys have a shoulder problem
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeNike’s new World Cup kits drew strong initial reviews, but fans quickly noticed an unusual bulge along the shoulder seam on some of the shirts. The company says it is …
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Sports
Augusta chairman Fred Ridley says he is still in the dark over Masters gnome future
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeFred Ridley’s annual Masters media address turned to an unexpected mystery as the Augusta National chairman said he still does not know whether the tournament’s gnomes will remain on sale …
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Sports
How Augusta National kept ticket resellers out — and why money alone was not enough
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA new report revisits Augusta National’s famously tight control over access, from the Masters ticket market to a 2019 attempt by Jeffrey Epstein to help a powerful lawyer gain entry. …
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Politics
Yvette Cooper says Iran cannot ‘hijack’ Strait of Hormuz with shipping tolls as Starmer continues Gulf visit
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeForeign secretary Yvette Cooper said international maritime law prevents Iran from charging vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while also declining to confirm reports about a Russian warship …
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Sports
Medvedev smashes racket in 6-0, 6-0 Monte Carlo defeat to Berrettini
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeDaniil Medvedev endured a brutal loss at the Monte Carlo Masters as Italian wildcard Matteo Berrettini beat the world No 10 6-0, 6-0 in 49 minutes. It was Medvedev’s first …
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Sports
PSG raise the level to leave Liverpool and Slot facing a harsh reality
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeParis Saint-Germain produced a stylish first-leg display against Liverpool, exposing a clear gap in class on a night when the Premier League champions could at least take some encouragement from …
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Politics
Trump warns Iran to comply with a ‘real agreement’ as ceasefire falters amid Israel’s attacks on Lebanon
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe fragile Middle East ceasefire came under fresh pressure as Israel continued assaults in Lebanon, Iran moved to block oil tankers and UK foreign minister Yvette Cooper said Lebanon must …
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business
Impact of AI on Marketing: What’s Changing, What Works, and What to Do Next
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeAI is no longer a “nice-to-have” in marketing. It’s becoming the operating layer behind targeting, creative production, campaign optimization, and measurement. The impact is not just faster content—it’s a shift …
