Author: News Desk

The Irish News says Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost will forever now be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Matheus Cunha acknowledges the pressure he places on himself regarding discipline after receiving multiple suspensions this season, including a straight red card for violent conduct.

India’s Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for one week due to escalating tensions with Pakistan, following security concerns after a drone incident at the Rawalpindi Stadium.

Many of the UK newspaper front pages leave space to report on the announcement that US-born Robert Prevost has been elected as the next pope following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

The UK-US deal leads most of the newspapers this morning – the reaction is mixed with some praising the move and others disappointed that the flat 10 per cent levy remains.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will “defend ourselves alone” against the Houthis after Donald Trump struck a surprise deal with the Iran-backed group.

Formula 1 Eyes Change to Avoid Repeat of Past Dominance as 2026 Rules Take Shape As Formula 1 prepares for a significant shift to new power unit regulations in 2026, concerns loom over the potential for a repeat of past dominance, particularly similar to Mercedes’ near-unassailable grip on the championship since the introduction of hybrid engines in 2014. Team principals are already anxious about ensuring the competition remains fierce and equitable. How F1 Plans to Avoid “Misery and Humiliation” in 2026 Rules FIA director Nikolas Tombazis has emphasized the need for a catch-up mechanism to aid underperforming teams and manufacturers.…

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, condemned US intelligence gathering on Greenland, asserting that “you cannot spy against an ally.”

The documentary reveals Molly-Mae’s thoughtful reflections on her insecurities and the pressures of being a role model, challenging initial perceptions of her character.

Friday’s UK headlines continued to be dominated by the deal struck between the US and the UK yesterday – though nothing has been signed and it was incredibly light on details.

The prime minister is facing so internal turmoil over his proposed welfare cuts with Labour MPs preparing a rebellion. The government won’t be at risk of defeat due to their large majority, but a rebellion could highlight the levels of discontent within the party.

A new Pope has been chosen and it’s a US-born pontiff who will use the name Pope Leo XIV. Donald Trump’s hard-right supporters are having a meltdown of what they see as a ‘lefty looney’ being appointed.

In sports, both Manchester United and Spurs are through to the final of the Europa League meaning we’ll have an all-English final – both clubs desperately need to win in order to salvage a very poor season for both.