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Justin Rose admitted it was a “missed chance” as he missed out on Masters glory again at Augusta National.The three-time runner-up made his fourth birdie in five holes on the ninth, and at one point took a two-shot lead in the final round. However, the 45-year-old Briton suffered back-to-back bogeys on the 11th and 12th holes and was stranded near Amen Corner, before failing to capitalize on a brilliant second shot on the 13th and three-putting for par. As a result, Rory McIlroy overtook Rose and was unable to regain the lead, signing a two-under 70 and finishing tied for…
Rory McIlroy overcame a roller coaster on Sunday with a one-shot win at Augusta National to become the first player since Tiger Woods to win back-to-back Masters titles.McIlroy built a historic six-shot lead at half-time, but was trailed by two early in a dramatic final round, with partner Cameron Young and Justin Rose, the man McIlroy beat in a play-off 12 months ago, both enjoying top spot. The defending champion fought back with back-to-back birdies from No. 7 and then added back-to-back birdies from No. 12 to take a three-point lead at one point, but Rose and Scottie Scheffler closed…
The remains of a NATO air defense system that intercepted a missile fired from Iran are shown in Dorçol, southern Hatay province, Turkey, on March 4, 2026. This is a screenshot of this video. Ifras News | via ReutersAsia-Pacific markets opened lower on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports after talks between Washington and Tehran failed to reach an agreement to end the Middle East conflict.The collapse of negotiations in Islamabad over the weekend has reignited fears that the war between the United States and Iran could last longer than feared, leading to…
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA)Yuri GripusreuterCongressman Eric Swalwell announced Sunday night that he is suspending his campaign for California governor following sexual misconduct allegations against the Democratic lawmaker.”To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I deeply apologize for the errors in judgment I made in the past,” Swalwell said in a post on X announcing the suspension of his campaign.”I will fight against the serious false allegations that have been made, but that is my fight, not my campaign,” said Swalwell, a married father of three.Mr. Swalwell’s announcement came as calls for fellow Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to withdraw from the…
According to CENTCOM, ships will continue to be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from ports other than Iran. Iran has warned that any approaching warships will violate the ceasefire.Published April 13, 2026April 13, 2026The US military announced on Monday that it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports. It is the latest step to put pressure on Tehran after long-running peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement Sunday night that the blockade will apply to “all maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports” starting April 13…
budapest, hungary — When Péter Magyar was growing up during Hungary’s democratic transition, he had a poster of Viktor Orbán on his bedroom wall. At the time, Orbán was a liberal anti-communist and famously called for the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungary. Mr. Magyar is now expected to end Mr. Orbán’s 16-year term as Hungary’s prime minister. The stage for Sunday’s parliamentary vote tilted towards the Magyars. Observers say Hungary’s highly gerrymandered electoral system and pro-government media environment make Hungary’s elections free, but not fair. For many Hungarians, especially those who grew up knowing little but Orbán’s government, this…
budapest, hungary — Viktor Orbán’s defeat means Hungary will see a change of government for the first time since 2010. Opinion polls suggested a decisive victory for the opposition Tisza party, but many of its supporters refused to imagine what a victory would look like. After 16 years of rule by Mr. Orbán’s illiberal Fidesz party, some wondered whether an alternative to Mr. Orbán was possible, as the competitive electoral landscape tilted heavily toward his opponents. So when Orbán conceded defeat to his opponent, Péter Magyar, it felt to some like a change of government. Writer and poet András Petos…
Jamie Carragher believes Tottenham are “on the verge” of falling out of the Championship after another disastrous result in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game as manager. Spurs’ 1-0 loss to Sunderland leaves them in the relegation zone with six games in hand, two points behind West Ham in 17th place. Despite being one of the Premier League’s so-called “big six”, their survival status in the top flight is beyond their reach. The results were terrible, but the performance was even worse. Against Sunderland, he produced just 0.15 minutes of expected goals in the second half, but was wasted in the…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) before the closing bell on April 8, 2026, in New York City. Charlie Tribalew | AFP | Getty ImagesU.S. stock futures fell Sunday night after President Donald Trump announced a closure of the Strait of Hormuz after last weekend’s peace talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 517 points, or 1.1%. S&P 500 futures fell 1.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.2%.”Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the world’s greatest navy, will begin the process of blockading any vessels…
Jannik Sinner returned to world number one after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the Monte Carlo Masters final.Sinner coped with Monaco’s strong winds better than his rival Alcaraz, winning 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 and snatching the coveted top spot in the ATP Rankings from Alcaraz for the first time since November 2025. The match fell short of the dizzying heights achieved by two of tennis’ best players last year, but it had twists and turns as Sinner looked to reverse a second-set deficit and protect his position as world No. 1 ahead of next month’s French Open. This is…