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Kolkata Knight Riders edged out Rajasthan Royals by just 1 run in a dramatic IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens. Andre Russell’s unbeaten 57 and Ajinkya Rahane’s steady start led to KKR’s strong 206/4. Riyan Parag’s explosive 95 nearly took RR home, but KKR held on, dashing RR’s playoff hopes.

Mark Williams, aged 50, stunned world No 1 Judd Trump with a hard-fought 17-14 win in the World Snooker Championship semi-final, overcoming an early deficit with a run of high breaks. Williams advances to his fifth final at the Crucible, chasing a fourth world title against China's Zhao Xintong.

George Boateng, celebrated for his time at Coventry City and Middlesbrough, ignites the build-up to their upcoming clash. His Premier League experience brings fresh context and ambition to both clubs as they eye future success.

Everton and Leeds United are vying for West Ham’s Tomas Souček, as the Czech midfielder seeks more regular starts and clarity over his role under Graham Potter. With a £10-15 million fee mooted and European clubs showing interest, Souček’s fitness and scoring ability put him at the center of a key summer transfer tug-of-war.

Mathieu Cafaro has left AS Saint-Étienne to join Paris FC in a permanent transfer. Cafaro, a key winger with significant Ligue 2 experience, is expected to strengthen Paris FC’s squad as they pursue automatic promotion to Ligue 1. Saint-Étienne wished him success, recognizing his valuable contributions.

A major burst water main near King's Cross on August 18, 2024, forced the evacuation of a hotel, left basements flooded, and caused severe travel disruption. Emergency responders, including 60 firefighters, deployed mobile barriers and drones to contain the damage as Pentonville Road was shut and bus routes diverted.

King's Cross St Pancras Tube station was evacuated on March 5, 2019, after a fire alert occurred the same day suspicious packages triggered security investigations across London airports. The station reopened after 20 minutes, with mainline services staying open and transport disruption kept minimal.

The UK government is shifting some of its 2026 and 2027 bank holidays, adding substitute days for those that fall on weekends. This change is meant to keep public holiday observance consistent, but workers' paid time off relies on individual contracts.

A Ferrari 360 Modena F1 formerly owned by F1 champion Jenson Button is now on sale for £59,950. This Nero and Crema leather example boasts Daytona seats, a special F1 team championship plaque, 37,000 miles, and a complete service record. Its price fits market norms, but Button's ownership gives it rare collector appeal.

PSG claimed a slim 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal first leg, thanks to Ousmane Dembélé's early goal. The French side dominated the first half, while Arsenal had a goal disallowed and missed chances after halftime. The decisive second leg takes place in Paris on May 7.