Cambridge have extended their dominance of the men’s Boat Race, overcoming some of the most choppy and windy conditions in recent memory to win for the fourth consecutive year.

With a team packed with internationals and Olympians that have swept all before them this year, Cambridge arrived as clear favourites to chalk up yet another win after only losing once in the past decade.

Cambridge began strongly, despite the slight disadvantage of starting from the Middlesex station, before Oxford rallied gamely during a messy middle section of the race.

Both teams were warned by the race umpire and there were a series of close calls between the oars of the two sets of rowers.

With water frequently lapping up into the boat in virtual sea conditions, there were briefly even fears that one of the boats could become submerged.

Oxford’s unexpected resistance was brave, but there is no bluffing over the 4.3-mile Championship Course and Cambridge gradually eased to a comfortable four-length victory to win what was the 171st Boat Race. It was Cambridge’s seventh win in eight years to extend their overall lead since 1829 to 89-81.

While the Dark Blues were again defeated in the men’s race they had had something to celebrate in the earlier women’s race, ending a 10-year wait since their last victory.

After starting from the supposedly slower Middlesex station, Oxford led from literally the first stroke to the last, prevailing over Cambridge for the first time since 2016.

Since then, the Light Blues had won eight times in a row, with the 2020 edition cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic. In front of their proud parents, sisters Lilli and Mia Freischem became the first siblings to compete against one another in the Boat Race, with Oxford’s Lilli securing family bragging rights.

The Dark Blues powered off, taking a lead of half-a-length within the first minute. Cambridge rallied but, as the crews then settled going into the first turn just after Hammersmith Bridge, Oxford had already established clear water. This was vital given that Cambridge had won the toss, and choosing the Surrey station would have given them an advantage on that bend. The Oxford lead mitigated that advantage hugely, however, as they could then move across into the water in front.

A swarm of bees has left 150 people injured, with 50 in hospital, after it attacked a crowd at an Easter event.

Residents in the town of Penonome in central Panama, South America, were left shocked after a colony of Africanised bees, or better known as killer bees, swarmed the neighbourhood.

The swarm happened during the Via Crucis religious procession, known in English as the Stations of the Cross ceremony, which is often held on Good Friday to represent Jesus’s journey to the crucifixion.

Around 150 people were injured in the attack, while 50 were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

According to local outlet Destino Panama, among those injured was the priest who led the religious event, the local fire department said.

The local fire department was called to the scene and shared footage on its social media showing residential streets lined with several emergency service vehicles.

It is not known what caused the swarm to descend on the crowd, but attacks are more likely to occur between January and April when food is scarcer, and the dry, hot weather can make them more irritable.

The swarm marks a series of several bee attacks in the region, with more than 1,820 recorded cases in January and February this year alone, Destino Panama reported.

Can killer bees actually kill humans?

Despite their rather dangerous name, a single killer bee is no deadlier than any other honey bee species, the Natural History Museum says.

Killer bees tend to be smaller than honey bees with short wings and carry less venom.

What makes them appear so deadly is when they are forced to defend their nest.

When a European honey bee is threatened, only 10% of the bees will venture out of their hive to protect their home.

In comparison, killer bees will empty their nests, flying in swarms of around 300,000 to 800,000.

Their numbers can increase exponentially, as with every sting, a pheromone is released to signal for more bees from the colony to join the onslaught.

It is estimated that around 1,000 stings could kill an adult human.

However, it is important to note that killer bees do not attack for no reason.They use their stinging defence when they genuinely believe their colony is at risk.

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Enzo Fernandez has been dropped by Chelsea for two matches following his comments about a potential move to Real Madrid.

During an in an interview with YouTube channel Avirales which was released last weekend, Fernandez was not directly asked about Real Madrid but was questioned on which city he would like to live in.

‘I’d like to live in Spain. I really like Madrid, it reminds me of Buenos Aires,’ Fernandez said.

‘Players live where they want. I’d live in Madrid. I get by in English, but I’d be more comfortable in Spanish.’

Fernandez’s comments came after he cast doubt over his Chelsea future following their Champions League exit last month.

In an interview with ESPN Argentina, Fernandez was asked if he could guarantee that he will be a Chelsea player next season.

‘I don’t know, I don’t know,’ he replied.

‘There are eight games left and the FA Cup. There’s the World Cup and then we’ll see.’

Chelsea drop Enzo Fernandez for two games

On Friday, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior confirmed that Fernandez will not be selected for his side’s FA Cup tie against Port Vale on Saturday, or their Premier League match against Manchester City next Sunday.

‘It’s disappointing for Enzo to speak that way,’ Rosenior said.

‘I have got no bad words to say about him but a line was crossed in terms of our culture and what we want to build. As a character, a person and a player, I have the utmost respect. He’s frustrated because he wants us to be successful.

‘In terms of the decision, it’s not all about me, or the sporting directors. The ownership, the players, we are aligned in our decision.

‘The door is not closed on Enzo. It’s a sanction. You have to protect the culture, and in terms of that, a line was crossed.’

Enzo Fernandez’s agent brands decision ‘unfair’

Fernandez’s agent, Javier Pastore, has said that the Argentina international does not understand the decision and could ‘explore other options’ this summer.

‘The punishment is completely unfair,’ Pastore told The Athletic.

‘Banning the player for two matches, which moreover are also absolutely crucial for Chelsea because qualification for the Champions League is at stake and he is one of the team’s most important players.

‘There’s no real reason or justification for why he has been banned. Enzo didn’t understand the situation. When the coach told him he accepted it because he’s a highly professional guy who’s always fully committed wherever he is and respects decisions, but we don’t understand the punishment because he doesn’t mention any club or say he wants to leave Chelsea, far from it. He only mentions Madrid, the city.

‘Our plan after the World Cup is to meet with Chelsea again and, if there is no agreement, to explore other options.’

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The restaurant serves square pizzas that you can order in half and full sizes.

An Italian restaurant in Cambridge has been named one of the best in the region. Tradizioni won the award for the best restaurant in the East of England at the UK Italian Awards 2026.

The UK Italian awards celebrates businesses across the UK with regional awards being given out to “give the whole country a chance to shine”. Other categories included best chef, best pasta restaurant, and best tiramisu.

To win the award, Tradizioni had to register and acquire enough votes from the public to be shortlisted as a finalist. The restaurant was then visited by the award’s judges, who then decided on the winning businesses.

The Gala Final Dinner was held on Monday, March 30, in London where all of the winners were handed their awards. The evening was designed to “celebrate everything that makes us proud of our unique ties with Italy”.

Found on Mill Road, the restaurant first opened in 2014 and has made itself a staple food spot on the street. Tradizioni serves a range of traditional starts such as burrata with rocket and cherry tomatoes, bruschetta, and fritto misto.

In terms of its main courses, the restaurant has plenty of popular pasta dishes to choose from as well as steaks, lamb chops, and fish. Tradizioni also offers pizzas but rather than the usual round shape, the pizzas are square and come in half or full sizes.

You can either book a table in the restaurant or enjoy your meal at home by ordering a takeaway. You can also order products and ingredients from the deli shop to recreate your favourite dishes from Tradizioni at home.

Reviews of Tradizioni describe the restaurant as a “beautiful place” and the food is “consistently lovely and authentically Italian”. Tradizioni can be found on Mill Road next to Sedgwick Street.

The restaurant is open from 12pm to 10pm on Tuesdays to Saturdays and from 5pm to 10pm on Mondays.

It’s the seventh time in eight years that Cambridge have come out on top in the Men’s race

Cambridge have secured their seventh win in eight years of competing in the Men’s Boat Race against Oxford. It means the Light Blues have continued their run of recent dominance over their fierce rivals.

But it was a different story for Cambridge in the Women’s race, who were beaten for the first time since 2016. The Light Blues have dominated over the past decade, but it was Oxford who came out on top after a blistering start.

Oxford burst into the lead from the start and maintained the place at the front all the way to the finish line. It was a closely-fought battle of strategy with Cambridge holding on right until the final few hundred metres, but it was Oxford who took victory in the rough and windy conditions.

“I’m excited that I’m not too wet,” Sammy Houdaigui, cox for Cambridge men, told Channel 4. “That was a fantastic race. All credit to Oxford and the eight rowers. We had the right athletes in the boat and I’m glad I got to be a part of it.”

Harry Geffen, for Oxford, said: “It’s mixed emotions. We’re gutted to come away with a loss. A lot of people thought we’d roll over but we gave it all we had. That’s racing.”

He added: “It was pretty rough out there. We practiced for that, especially yesterday. Nothing quite prepares you for when you’re 12 minutes deep and questioning whether you’ll make it. We stuck in there and that’s all you can do.”

She felt really proud to hit the milestone just in time for Easter

This 10-year-old is celebrating the Easter weekend by marking a huge athletic milestone.

Olivia Snoddon, who has a personal best time at the weekly 5K in Hillsborough Forest Park, took part in her 100th Parkrun on Saturday morning.

And the Co Down schoolgirl marked the occasion in style, storming to a new personal best of 21:31 and an impressive age grading of 79.32% – her previous PB was 22.05 minutes.

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Olivia told Belfast Live afterwards: “Today I ran my 100th Parkrun and I felt really proud. I love coming every week and seeing everyone, and all the volunteers are so kind.

“I’m really happy all my hard runs helped me get a PB. It felt amazing to finish today, and I’m excited to keep going and reach my next milestone.”

She started taking part in the Parkruns with her dad Steve when she was just eight years old and quickly developed a strong passion for running.

These days, Olivia is often one of the first people to arrive at the event and has progressed to the point where she is now regularly the fastest female taking part overall.

Olivia’s dedication has also been recognised at a regional level, having recently qualified for the Northern Ireland Athletics Junior Cross Country Endurance Squad. She is also a proud member of Lagan Valley Athletics Club minis.

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Speaking to Belfast Live ahead of Saturday, dad Steve said the family are all very proud of Olivia and her achievements: “We’re incredibly proud of Olivia. To reach 100 Parkruns at just 10 years old is a fantastic achievement, but more than that, it’s her attitude.

“She genuinely loves running, is always up early and ready to go, and gives it everything every single week.”

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Today, Nasa has launched its first crewed mission around the Moon for more than 50 years.

The Artemis II mission will last about 10 days and take its astronauts further into space than anyone has been before. The four-person crew will not land on the Moon but will circle it, aiming to set the stage for an eventual human landing for the first time since the 1960s and 70s.

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US and Iranian forces have been searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.

Iran claimed to have shot down two US warplanes, one F-15 flying over the southwest of the country and a second plane involved in a mission to rescue the F-15’s crew.

Two crew members were in the F-15 jet. One member was rescued and the other airman is still missing, the BBC’s news partner CBS reports.

The pilot of the second downed plane, an A-10 Warthog, ejected safely over the Gulf and was rescued, CBS reports.

Iran is offering rewards to anyone who can capture the missing crew member alive, Iranian state TV reports.

US crews were reportedly met with gunfire during search-and-rescue efforts.

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A “masculinity crisis” is building in schools across the UK, a teaching union has warned, after almost a quarter of female teachers it surveyed said they have been subject to misogynistic abuse from a pupil in the last year.

For the fourth year in a row NASUWT teachers’ union has surveyed a rise in teachers reporting misogyny from pupils – up to 23.4 per cent from 17.4 per cent in 2023.

One teacher said she was called a “f****** slag” by a pupil, while others said sexual noises and gestures were made at them, they were called misogynistic names and said they were meowed at by male students.

Another teacher responding to the survey said a student had made naked images using artificial intelligence (AI) of her and others.

“We have a masculinity crisis brewing in our schools,” NASUWT general secretary Matt Wrack said.

“Teachers desperately need increased support to deal with this new frontier of behaviour management – it affects the wellbeing of everyone in the classroom.

“This generation of teachers faces an unprecedented task that requires urgent action from policymakers.”

The latest poll of more than 5,000 teachers focuses on female staff rather than students. It found more than one in five teachers said they have been subject to sexist, racist or homophobic language from a pupil in the past year.

Female teachers described being ignored and mocked by their pupils, including being referred to as “love”, told to “calm down”.

Many female teachers reported that pupils say misogynistic things to them after they attempt to address concerns about their behaviour, the NASUWT said, and some say male pupils do not listen to them because they are female.

One teacher said she faced misogyny on a daily basis, including abusive language.

“Have had boys joke about raping girls in front of me and laughed about it when challenged,” the teacher said.

“Parents have told me if I can’t handle teenage boys then I need to ‘work in a f****** nursery’.”

Mr Wrack said: “If female teachers are reporting that they cannot contain gender-based aggression in their classrooms – and that is exactly what they are telling NASUWT – then we have a ticking time bomb on our hands.

“These pupils are the same boys and young men who will go on to be husbands, fathers, and colleagues in the workplace.

“They may eventually develop influence in the public sphere.

“We must help them and their victims – including teachers – before it is too late.”

He said social media and artificial intelligence companies must be held responsible for misinformation spreading on their platforms, and face sanctions if they do not.

Mr Wrack added: “Our young people are being exploited to feed tech billionaires’ endless appetites for profit and power, and our education system is under attack as a result.”

A Department for Education spokesperson said: “Misogynistic views are not innate, they are learned, and we are committed to using every possible tool to achieve our mission of halving violence against women and girls.

“Our updated RSHE guidance is designed to make sure all young people can identify positive role models, and we are providing resources to support teachers to recognise the signs of incel ideologies so we can intervene effectively, including through the Educate Against Hate programme.

“We are strengthening our mobile phones in schools guidance to make it even clearer that schools need to be mobile phone-free environments and launching a consultation to seek views from experts, parents and young people to make sure children have a healthy relationship with phones and social media.”