John Higgins reaches 1,000 career centuries but is knocked out of the English Open; Ronnie O’Sullivan is the only other player to have reached the four-figure century milestone Last Updated: 19/09/24 11:36pm John Higgins became only the second snooker player to reach 1,000 career centuries John Higgins became only the second snooker player to reach … Read more
The iconic Raffles hotel brand announced the opening of Raffles Jaipur on July 8 — the second to open in the Indian subcontinent. The first, Raffles Udaipur, opened in 2021. Both hotels are in Rajasthan, a northwestern Indian state known for its stunning forts and historical palaces, like the Hawa Mahal. Jaipur, the capital city … Read more
Kyren Wilson into second World Snooker Championship final with 17-11 win over David Gilbert at The Crucible; Wilson, who lost in 2020 final to Ronnie O’Sullivan, will face Jak Jones or Stuart Bingham for the title on Sunday and Monday; Gilbert also beaten in 2019 semi-finals in Sheffield Last Updated: 04/05/24 4:20pm Kyren Wilson beat … Read more
Kyren Wilson wins six of the eight frames in third session of his Crucible semi-final against David Glbert as he opens up 14-10 lead in race to 17; Wilson is the only seeded player remaining after number of high-profile exits; Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones locked at 8-8 after two sessions Last Updated: 03/05/24 10:45pm … Read more
Judd Trump, Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson among players looking to stop Ronnie O’Sullivan winning record eighth World Snooker Championship; tournament runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible in Sheffield, with champion taking home £500,000 and £40,000 awarded for 147 break Last Updated: 29/04/24 11:23pm Ronnie O’Sullivan will be looking for a … Read more
The United States is pumping $500 million into Bahrain’s oil and gas fields, in what analysts call an “unusual” but clearly “geopolitical” investment that pits the Biden administration’s climate goals against its need to shore up a key ally in a region where war is increasingly straining Washington’s relations. The Export-Import Bank, the U.S. federal … Read more
Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall were amongst the royals who attended the Formula One motor racing event on March 2. As part of a trip focused around the event, the couple were pictured beside champion Max Verstappen’s car as they soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the race. Zara wore a simple but chic outfit, … Read more
