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Cliff Notes – Apprentice winner could face £200,000 fine after firm accused of breaking rule Dean Franklin, the winner of The Apprentice 2025, may face a fine of up to £200,000 after his air conditioning company, ADL, was accused of operating without a required F-Gas licence from May 2020 to October 2021. The Environment Agency has confirmed an investigation into ADL, stating that handling fluorinated greenhouse gases without proper certification is illegal. Despite the allegations, Franklin claims he has been F-Gas certified since 2014 and was unaware of any ongoing investigation into his company. Apprentice winner could face £200,000 fine…

Cliff Notes Pope Francis made his first significant public appearance since recovering from double pneumonia, greeting crowds at the Vatican on Easter Sunday. He expressed wishes for peace in Ukraine and called for the release of prisoners during his blessing, which was largely read by an aide. The Pope appeared frail as he was wheeled out to the balcony and later blessed attendees in the Popemobile, receiving enthusiastic cheers from the gathered faithful. Pope delivers Easter blessing in first significant public appearance since illness | World News . Pope Francis made a brief appearance to bless crowds gathered to celebrate…

Cliff Notes – Giovanni Pernice’s Strictly Come Dancing replacement revealed Simone Arena, a seasoned dancer with experience in various international versions of Strictly, is reportedly set to join the 2025 professional line-up, replacing Giovanni Pernice. Giovanni Pernice left the show last year following allegations of bullying, which were investigated but resulted in some complaints being upheld. Giovanni Pernice’s Strictly Come Dancing replacement revealed Giovanni Pernice left Strictly Come Dancing last year and the BBC have reportedly unveiled the identity of one of the two new dancers joining the 2025 professional line-up. The BBC’s hit Latin and ballroom competition will return later this…

Cliff Notes Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has set the record as the youngest player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and made a notable debut by hitting a six off his very first ball. Suryavanshi, who scored 34 runs off 20 balls as an impact substitute for the Rajasthan Royals, replaced injured captain Sanju Samson during the match. Previously holding the record as the youngest IPL player, he was signed for £105,000 and is also the first cricketer born after the league’s inception in 2008. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, makes history as youngest ever player in cricket’s Indian Premier League – hits…

Premier League injury news, Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool predicted XIs Find out who is missing through injury, who’s in a race against time to prove their fitness and who has been ruled out through suspension for the next round of Premier League fixtures. And as you plan your fantasy team for the next gameweek, check out the Expected XIs for all 20 clubs. Positions: Goalkeeper (GK), Defender (D), Left-back (LB), Right-back (RB), Centre-back (CB), Midfielder (M), Defensive midfield (DM), Central midfield (CM), Left midfield (LM), Right midfield (RM), Attacking midfield (AM), Left winger (LW), Right winger (RW), Forward (F), Left…

Cliff Notes – Avesh Khan sticks to his guns and wins a Russian roulette of yorkers at the death Avesh Khan’s consistent execution of yorkers proved pivotal in Rajasthan Royals’ second consecutive last-over defeat, showcasing the high stakes of IPL matches. Despite facing pressure, Khan maintained focus on his bowling strategy, successfully dismissing key RR batters and demonstrating the importance of precision in high-pressure scenarios. Avesh Khan sticks to his guns and wins a Russian roulette of yorkers at the death In a twist of fate, the protagonists of the only tied match in IPL 2025 found themselves in near-identical…

Cliff NotesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russian forces of violating the “Easter truce” by continuing shelling and assaults across multiple regions. An update reports 59 cases of Russian shelling, 5 assaults, and 290 drone strikes targeting Ukrainian positions since the truce began. Zelenskyy maintains that Ukraine will respond appropriately to the ongoing attacks and has proposed to extend the ceasefire for 30 days if Russia complies. Ukraine war latest: Drone attacks, combat and shelling continue despite Putin’s ‘Easter truce’, Zelenskyy says | World News Zelenskyy: Russian army trying to create impression of ceasefire – while continuing attempts to advance Volodymyr…

Cliff Notes – Presenter declares himself a ‘lucky boy’ after devastating cancer diagnosis Nick Owen, diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in April 2023, has shared his experience publicly, stating he feels ‘lucky’ and hopes to be cancer-free after treatment. His openness has led to numerous men reaching out to thank him for raising awareness and prompting them to get PSA tests, highlighting the importance of early detection. Owen urges his sons and others to take prostate health seriously, advocating for earlier testing and awareness of potential symptoms, despite his own lack of symptoms at diagnosis. BBC presenter declares himself a…

Cliff Notes – Chains and piercings a Good Friday tradition in Mexico The annual Good Friday procession in Atlixco, Mexico Participants performing a dramatic act of penance by walking blindfolded with heavy chains and cacti embedded in their flesh Participation in this tradition has significantly declined from over 100 participants to just 35 in recent years, Diminishing influence of Catholic identification among Mexicans, has fallen from over 90% to 78% since 1990. Local leaders attribute the decrease in participation to a loss of faith among the younger generation, who find the physically demanding nature of the tradition discouraging. Chains and…

NASA Summary – ISS crew returns after seven months in space NASA astronaut Donald Pettit and Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner successfully returned to Earth aboard Soyuz MS-26 They spent seven-months science mission on the ISS. The crew orbited the Earth 3,520 times during their 220 days in space Conducting research on various technologies, including 3D printing and water sanitisation. Pettit’s return coincided with his 70th birthday, marking his fourth journey into space, while Ovchinin’s was also his fourth and Wagner’s marked his second flight. Touch down! ISS crew returns after seven months in space A NASA astronaut…