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Woman with ‘UK’s biggest boobs’ won’t cover up cleavage because it ‘offends people’

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Summer Robert, 28, thinks she has the biggest boobs in the UK. They’re so large that she struggles to cover them up, but she refuses to hide them just because they “offend people”

Some people like the idea of having large breasts, but one woman’s are so big that she struggles to fit on a plane these days. Summer Robert, 28, has previously confessed she’s proud to possess what she says are the “biggest boobs in the UK”; however, she’s tired of people asking her to “cover them up.”

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Recently, she’s admitted people can criticise her simply for having big boobs. As she struggles to find clothes that fit, sometimes her cleavage can become visible, but she refuses to cover it up simply because it seems to “offend” people in ways that she can’t get her head around.

Perhaps this is because she can’t help how big they get. Earlier this year Summer, from Glasgow, explained just why her breasts will never stop growing.

Summer, who has over 200,000 followers on Instagram, said: “More often than not they’ll say to my face to cover up, tell me I don’t have the body for the clothes I’m wearing. Some will call me an attention seeker. I get a lot of disgusted looks from women mainly.

“⁠I just wish people could live my life for one day so they would understand. If I could get clothes that fit me, don’t you think I would wear that?

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“I don’t think I should be punished for wanting to wear clothes that suit my age and style just because it shows a bit more cleavage than most. I can’t help it.”

Summer noted she’s often called out in the street simply for having big boobs. One time she claims she even had a drink thrown over her as her boobs, which now measure a size 30R, caused so much controversy.

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“At the time, getting a drink thrown over me was super frustrating,” she added. “I definitely have cried over it and gotten angry but, after accepting faith into my life fully now when stuff like this happens, I just think of how sad it must be that women are so insecure over a young girl just trying to live her life.

“I don’t let it affect me too much anymore and feel empathy for them.” Though it has taken time, Summer has grown to love her body, though she still has to contend with passing comments from strangers.

Despite this, it won’t stop her from being herself and wearing the clothes that she wants to wear. Time and experience has allowed her confidence to grow, and now she won’t let anyone tell her what she can and can’t do.

Summer explained: “I used to let it affect me a lot more but, since accepting my body and realising that I can monopolise from it, it just makes me laugh. Obviously, if I’m in situations where I feel unsafe it affects me a lot more but the women aspect of it, I just feel sorry for them.

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“They’ll be at home miserable and insecure whilst I’m on a plane flying somewhere hot.”

When asked what message she’d like to send to people who treat her in such a negative way, she added: “Look in the mirror, see one thing that you are insecure about and think ‘if someone judged me for this one thing that I can’t change, how would I feel?’

“Because that is exactly what you’re doing to me.” Little do they realise, Summer also has to face a lot of difficulties due to her breasts too.

The former restaurant manager has always had big boobs and they are only going to get bigger. She has a condition called Macromastia, which is the medical term for having abnormally large breasts, and it can lead to various complications like chronic back, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, bra strap grooving and difficulty carrying out daily activities.

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However, in recent years, she turned to making saucy content in a bid to boost her confidence. Now she thinks it’s “amazing” that she manages to make money as a result of something that people can complain to her about so often.

Summer said: “⁠I love that people’s bitterness just makes me richer.”

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Scots woman with ‘biggest boobs in UK’ won’t hide cleavage because it ‘offends people’

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Summer Robert, 28, from Glasgow, claims to have the “biggest boobs in the UK” and says she won’t cover up her cleavage just because it “offends people”. It comes after she faced body shaming and clothing criticism in public

While many may relish the thought of having a large bust, one woman’s breasts are so sizeable that she struggles to fit on an aeroplane. Summer Robert, 28, has previously confessed she’s proud to possess what she claims are the “biggest boobs in the UK”; however, she’s fed up with people telling her to “cover them up.”

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Recently, she’s revealed that people often criticise her simply for having large breasts. As she struggles to find clothing that fits properly, her cleavage can sometimes become visible, but she refuses to conceal it purely because it appears to “offend” people in a way she simply cannot comprehend.

This is perhaps unsurprising given that she has no control over how large they grow. Earlier this year, Summer, from Glasgow, shed light on just why her breasts will never stop growing.

Summer, who boasts over 200,000 followers on Instagram, said: “More often than not they’ll say to my face to cover up, tell me I don’t have the body for the clothes I’m wearing. Some will call me an attention seeker. I get a lot of disgusted looks from women mainly.

“⁠I just wish people could live my life for one day so they would understand. If I could get clothes that fit me, don’t you think I would wear that?

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“I don’t think I should be punished for wanting to wear clothes that suit my age and style just because it shows a bit more cleavage than most. I can’t help it.”

Summer revealed she’s frequently singled out in the street simply for having large breasts. On one occasion she claims she even had a drink thrown over her as her boobs, which now measure a size 30R, caused such a stir.

“At the time, getting a drink thrown over me was super frustrating,” she added. “I definitely have cried over it and gotten angry but, after accepting faith into my life fully now when stuff like this happens, I just think of how sad it must be that women are so insecure over a young girl just trying to live her life.

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“I don’t let it affect me too much anymore and feel empathy for them.” Though it has taken considerable time, Summer has learned to embrace her body, even though she still has to deal with unsolicited comments from strangers.

Despite this, it won’t deter her from being herself and wearing whatever she chooses. Time and experience have bolstered her confidence, and she now refuses to let anyone dictate what she can and cannot do.

Summer explained: “I used to let it affect me a lot more but, since accepting my body and realising that I can monopolise from it, it just makes me laugh. Obviously, if I’m in situations where I feel unsafe it affects me a lot more but the women aspect of it, I just feel sorry for them.

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“They’ll be at home miserable and insecure whilst I’m on a plane flying somewhere hot.” When asked what message she’d like to convey to those who treat her so negatively, she added: “Look in the mirror, see one thing that you are insecure about and think ‘if someone judged me for this one thing that I can’t change, how would I feel?’

“Because that is exactly what you’re doing to me.” What her critics fail to appreciate is that Summer also endures considerable hardship as a result of her breasts.

The former restaurant manager has consistently had large breasts and they are only going to grow bigger. She suffers from a condition called Macromastia, which is the medical term for having abnormally large breasts, and it can lead to various complications like chronic back, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, bra strap grooving and difficulty carrying out daily activities.

Nevertheless, in recent years, she turned to producing adult content in an effort to bolster her confidence. She now considers it “amazing” that she manages to earn money as a consequence of something that people so frequently criticise her for.

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Summer said: “⁠I love that people’s bitterness just makes me richer.”

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Man City tactics: How Pep Guardiola went through many systems to find best XI

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Coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola, assistant-coaches Pepijn Lijnders and Kolo Toure during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 football match between AS Monaco

Looking back, clues to this final system had been there all season.

Doku’s one-against-one threat on the left had required teams to double up on him since August. O’Reilly’s runs began to bear fruit as early as September.

Silva’s intelligent pressing and build-up helped mitigate City’s areas of weakness from November onwards.

Haaland and Semenyo moving in-field as Nunes pushed up to provide width, supplied by the two-footed Cherki, gave City solutions teams were unable to prepare for.

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Behind them, Khusanov’s pace provided City with a get-out-of-jail free card when they held their high line.

Their press evolved too. Guardiola tried several versions through the year before settling on one where the wingers pressed centre-backs while blocking passes wide, with Haaland and Cherki blocking the middle of the pitch. Those roles suited the more physical wingers and protected the less defensive Haaland and Cherki.

City were compact and Silva and Rodri swept up any second balls too.

A common myth in football is that “playing like Guardiola” is creating a side that looks like Barcelona did in 2009.

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Guardiola has admitted that he wins because of the players he has which is partly down to City’s ability to spend big.

His ability to continually reinvent his squads in response to the players he has available and the tactical trends of the league, however, remains second to none.

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Researchers identify the simplest way to help your cat live longer

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Researchers identify the simplest way to help your cat live longer

We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia’s 5.3 million domestic cats kill a total of 546 million animals each year in Australia. What’s less well known is that allowing your domestic cat to roam outside exposes them to considerable danger – and the risk of a short life.

About two-thirds of all Australian cat owners have had a cat die while out roaming. The top risks are road traffic accidents, fighting and falls.

Our recent research review found keeping your cat at home at all times isn’t just good for wildlife – it’s much safer for your cat.

Losing a cat is tragic. But there are other risks too. Many owners rack up large veterinary bills while their cats are left with lifelong health conditions. Our review also found this situation is not unique to Australia, but reflects the global risk faced by free-roaming cats.

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What are the risks?

Cameras mounted on collars provide a cat’s-eye view of the hazards roaming cats face. In one study of 55 free-roaming felines in the United States, 25% risked poisoning by eating or drinking while away from home – any substance could be hazardous. Nearly half (45%) crossed roads, 25% encountered other cats, 20% crawled under houses and 20% explored storm drains.

A research review found that keeping your cat at home is much safer for your cat
A research review found that keeping your cat at home is much safer for your cat (Getty)

This isn’t just American feline bravado. When cameras were fitted to 37 cats in New Zealand, 59% drank away from home, 40% ate away from home, 32% crossed roads and 21% risked falling by climbing onto roofs.

Australian cats are no exception. In one study, 428 radio-tracked cats averaged 4.8 road crossings per day.

What are the outcomes?

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If you’re a fan of The Simpsons you might recall the fate of their family cats: Snowball I and Snowball II died on the road, Snowball III drowned, Coltrane (AKA Snowball IV) fell to his death, and Snowball V is still with us. The reality is uncomfortably similar. Our review found that trauma – mainly road traffic accidents, fighting and falls – kills or injures many free-roaming cats globally.

In a recent UK study, road traffic accidents were the leading cause of death for cats aged less than one year old all the way to eight-year-old cats.

This aligns with European estimates, which suggest 18–24% of cats are struck by a car during their lifetime, with around 70% of those incidents proving fatal. Victims are often under five years old and predominantly male. Risks are higher for those not desexed, as they tend to roam wider and more frequently.

Love and status offer no protection. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s cat, Paddles, colloquially known as New Zealand’s first cat, died after being hit by a car in 2017.

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In a recent UK study, road traffic accidents were the leading cause of death for cats aged less than one year old
In a recent UK study, road traffic accidents were the leading cause of death for cats aged less than one year old (AP)

The dangers extend well beyond road accidents. Roaming pet cats face serious infectious diseases, such as Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), and frequently engage in fights, often developing abscesses that can kill and require expensive veterinary treatment.

While it’s hard to quantify the instances of deliberate human cruelty to cats, there is global evidence for deliberate poisoning and injury to roaming cats, many of which die before receiving medical intervention.

In one study tracking 55 roaming cats in Western Australia over just eight months, two were poisoned, one lost a front leg in a traffic accident, one fractured two canine teeth in a fall, and two required veterinary treatment for fight-related injuries.

Drawing all these factors together, we estimated outdoor pet cats have lives at least 2–3 years shorter than the population of contained pet cats. Those that survive accidents or disease may have lifelong disabilities.

How can you reduce the risks?

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The simplest way to protect your cats is to contain them on your property, just as Australians do with other domestic animals. Extensive advice is available on how to keep cats happy and healthy while contained.

Importantly, containment doesn’t mean keeping your cat indoors at all times. Backyards can be modified with fence-top rollers to prevent escape. Some owners enclose part of the yard to create a “catio” – an outdoor cat enclosure – allowing their cats to enjoy fresh air and sunshine while remaining secure.

About the authors

Mike Calver is an Associate Professor in Biological Sciences at Murdoch University. Heather M. Crawford is an assistant researcher at Murdoch University and Trish Fleming is a Professor at Murdoch University.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article.

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Many cats can also be trained to walk on a harness or leash, making it possible to take them for supervised outings. A recent report from Norway found providing controlled outdoor access is often important for maintaining cat wellbeing.

Cats need to be entertained when in the house. They enjoy outside views, toys, scratching surfaces, above-ground climbing and sitting spaces, and opportunities for play. They are naturally solitary animals, so places to hide are useful.

If cats can’t go outside to toilet, they will need two indoor litter trays. Because cats are fastidious, trays must be cleaned frequently. In multi-cat households, provide one litter tray per cat, plus an extra. Place the trays in separate, quiet locations, and never beside the food bowl.

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Australians love their cats. In 2019, roughly a quarter of Australian households owned a cat. By 2025, that figure had risen to a third. Over the same period, households reporting they kept their cats indoors rose from 36% to 48%.

Perhaps we are finally valuing our cats as we do our dogs and listening to Aussie songwriter and singer Eric Bogle’s sage advice: “Oh you who love your pussy be sure to keep him in. Don’t let him argue with a truck, the truck is bound to win. And upon the busy road don’t let him play or frolic. If you do I’m warning you it could be CAT-astrophic.”

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Iran-US war latest: Trump’s envoys leaving for Pakistan as Tehran denies direct talks

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Iran executes January protester for being Israeli ‘intelligence agent’

Iran says it has executed an Iranian working as an Israeli intelligence official on Saturday after the man is alleged to have engaged in vandalism and violence during nationwide protests in January earlier this year, according to Tasnim news agency.

Erfan Kiani was accused of being a “hired thug of Mossad” and of engaging in the destruction and arson of public and private property, spreading fear and terror across Isfahan while wielding a machete, according to the agency.

He was executed by hanging on Saturday morning shortly after his sentence was confirmed by the Supreme Court.

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Maira Butt25 April 2026 08:05

Recap:

In case you’re just just joining us, here is a recap of the key developments in the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran.

  • All eyes are on Pakistan’s capital Islamabad where talks are reportedly set to take place between US and Iranian representatives this weekend. Tehran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has landed in Pakistan, according to reports, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to join. Iran has publicly denied that direct talks are taking place.
  • The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed as the war enters its eighth week. A US blockade nearby also continues with Central Command reporting several interceptions and at least 34 redirections of vessels.
  • German chancellor Friedrich Merz floated the idea of easing sanctions against Iran in order to speed up a deal, but the suggestion was rejected by his European counterparts as premature
  • US-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has left Kuwait on Saturday after being released from prison. He was acquitted of all charges after being accused of spreading false information.

Maira Butt25 April 2026 07:45

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Latest pictures from Pakistan show preparation for talks

Pakistan is ramping up security in Islamabad as it prepares to host a potential new round of US–Iran talks, with key envoys converging on the capital.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived, while the White House says US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to follow – citing Tehran’s interest in meeting “in person”.

Police officers stand guard near the Serena Hotel, the venue for expected US-Iran talks, in Islamabad’s Red Zone (AFP/Getty)
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad on April 24 and US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations amid a fragile ceasefire
Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Islamabad on April 24 and US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations amid a fragile ceasefire (AFP/Getty)
Posters of 'Islamabad talks' in Pakistan's capital dot roads
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A police officer stands guard as the motorcade, believed to be carrying Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrives
A police officer stands guard as the motorcade, believed to be carrying Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrives (Reuters)

Shweta Sharma25 April 2026 07:30

Trump faces diplomatic backlash after sharing ‘hellhole’ remark about India and China

Donald Trump’s amplification of a comment describing India and China as “hellhole” has drawn severe criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups and a rare condemnation from Delhi.

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Mr Trump shared on social media a video clip and transcript linked to conservative commentator Michael Savage, who was discussing efforts to end birthright citizenship in the US. Birthright citizenship is the principle under which a child born in a country automatically receives nationality there, regardless of the parents’ immigration status.

Among the remarks reposted by Mr Trump was the statement: “A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or some other hellhole on the planet.”

Meanwhile, Iran’s embassy in India voiced its support for Delhi, posting on X: “Maybe someone should book a one-way cultural detox for Mr. #Trump, it might just reduce the random [nonsense].”

Shweta Sharma25 April 2026 07:00

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Hormuz crisis drives $4m Panama Canal crossings as global shipping reroutes

Some businesses are paying as much as $4m to secure passage through the Panama Canal as the near-total disruption of the Strait of Hormuz forces global shipping to reroute.

Normally, vessels book transit slots through the canal at fixed rates. But those without reservations can bid for priority access – often paying steep premiums to avoid days-long delays off Panama’s coast.

In recent weeks, those auction prices have surged, driven by escalating tensions between Iran and the United States that have effectively choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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As a result, more ships are diverting to alternative routes, including the Panama Canal, while buyers increasingly source goods from elsewhere to bypass the volatile Middle Eastern corridor.

“With all the bombings, the missiles, the drones, companies are saying it’s safer and less expensive to cross through the Panama Canal,” said Rodrigo Noriega, a Panama City-based lawyer and analyst. “All of this is affecting global supply chains.”

Shweta Sharma25 April 2026 06:45

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US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran’s ‘aggression’ over decades

The State Department’s top lawyer, Reed Rubinstein, argues the campaign is not a new war but a continuation of a long-running conflict with Iran, driven by decades of what Washington calls Iranian aggression – from proxy attacks to missile strikes and nuclear ambitions.

He laid out the case in a statement issued just days before a 1 May deadline under the War Powers Act, which requires the administration to seek congressional approval or halt military operations.

Rubinstein argued that Washington was acting both in its own defence and in “collective self-defence” of Israel, citing what he described as decades of Iranian aggression since the 1979 revolution – including proxy attacks, missile strikes and nuclear ambitions.

He maintained that US actions fall within accepted interpretations of international law on the use of force.

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That position, however, is strongly disputed. Many legal experts say the strikes violate the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force except in cases of self-defence against an imminent threat or with Security Council approval.

Shweta Sharma25 April 2026 06:15

Egypt and Pakistan hold talks over Iran-US ceasefire

Egypt and Pakistan foreign ministers held a phone call to discuss to revive diplomacy between the United States and Iran.

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In a phone call, the two countries’ foreign ministers discussed ways to advance a diplomatic track, stressing that dialogue remains the only viable path to de-escalation.

The outreach comes at a delicate moment, with ceasefire efforts under strain and direct US–Iran engagement still uncertain.

Islamabad and Cairo have increasingly positioned themselves as key intermediaries – relaying messages and coordinating regional efforts to keep talks alive.

Shweta Sharma25 April 2026 06:13

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Rachel Dobkin25 April 2026 06:00

Frustration grows among Pakistanis with capital under lockdown for stalled US-Iran talks: ‘Living in a cage’

Bilal Mazhar Khawaja, 44, runs three restaurants in Islamabad. For the past few days his business has been severely hit, with food supply chains disrupted and movement of staff restricted as the Pakistani capital remains in an indefinite lockdown in anticipation of the stalled US-Iran talks.

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Shweta Sharma25 April 2026 05:49

Ousted Navy secretary refused to leave post until Trump told him directly

Sources close to the publication say that Phelan spent Wednesday night in the White House waiting to see if the president, his once close friend and neighbour, would push back against his dismissal. However, he left empty-handed.

Sophie Clark25 April 2026 05:30

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Plans for 586 homes at south London gasholders to be decided by Sadiq Khan

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Terry Paton, who lives nearby, told the LDRS: “Whilst I appreciate the need for homes, this whole development is out of character for this suburban area – currently made up of two-storey family homes. The sheer scale and density should be a reason to turn this scheme down, and something more appropriate considered.”

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Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins renew their rivalry at the 2026 World Snooker Championship

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The BBC Television graphics before the Ronnie O'Sullivan v John Higgins quarter-final in 1996

In a truly remarkable story of hard work, endurance, talent and dedication, the pair are still at the top of the sport three decades later and will go head-to-head in the last 16 on Saturday.

Thirty years on from that first memorable Crucible meeting, O’Sullivan has seven world titles, Higgins has four, both having long cemented their positions as two of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.

“We deserve a great pat on the back,” added Higgins, who admitted he never thought he would still be playing so well at this age.

Higgins and O’Sullivan are both now 50, while they are joined in the last 16 by the third member of snooker’s fabled ‘Class of 92’, with 51-year-old Mark Williams still in contention for a fourth title.

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O’Sullivan holds the record for being the oldest world champion after his most recent success four years ago, aged 46, but that could be beaten in the next week and a half.

After that first World Championship meeting in 1996, Higgins beat O’Sullivan 17-9 in the 1998 semi-finals on his way to his first title, before the Rocket got his revenge, winning 18-14 in the 2001 final for his first success.

Higgins then gained 13-9 and 13-10 wins in the quarter-finals of 2007 and 2011 respectively, before O’Sullivan won their most recent Crucible tie, 17-11 in the 2022 semi-finals.

They have played six times at the famous Sheffield theatre, with three wins apiece.

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Munster vs Ulster: Time and TV channel info, live stream, betting odds and team news

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Ulster travel to Thomond Park for a crunch United Rugby Championship encounter on Saturday evening with both sides pushing for a place in the Last Eight

Munster, currently on 46 points, welcome Ulster, who have 47 points, to Thomond Park this evening, with both teams just one victory away from securing a place in the Last Eight.

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While there has been evident upheaval behind the scenes at Munster, the squad has remained focused on the pitch, delivering an impressive seven-try triumph at Benetton last week. Their previous URC performance, securing two bonus points at Bulls, is increasingly proving its worth.

For Munster, this isn’t simply about hosting a derby or accumulating crucial points – it’s about Clayton Mcmillan delivering a commanding performance at the ground for the supporters, particularly given recent circumstances.

Ulster, meanwhile, are adopting a broader perspective, mindful that they’re competing on two fronts with a Challenge Cup semi-final at Exeter looming next week.

While Ulster indicated they might rotate their squad this week, few anticipated Richie Murphy would go as far as handing three Academy players – Aitzol Arenzana-King, Tom Brigg, James McKillop – their starting debuts, reports the Irish Mirror.

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Here’s what you need to know about this fixture:

What: URC Round 16

Where: Thomond Park, Limerick

When: Saturday, April 25th

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Kick-off: 5.30pm

What TV channel is it on? Premier Sport, URC.TV

Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scot) TMO: Dave Sutherland (SRU)

Table positions: URC – Munster are 6th, 46 pts; Ulster are 5th, 47 pts

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* Munster ended a three game losing streak in all competitions, where they conceded 110 points, with a thumping win on the road to Benetton in Round 15 * Ulster have suffered defeats in their last two fixtures against Irish opposition (Connacht and Leinster)

* Munster have reached all four previous URC Play-Offs

* A visit to Thomond Park marks Ulster’s final away fixture of the season before hosting the competition’s top two ranked teams (Glasgow and Stormers)

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* Munster have emerged victorious in four of their last six encounters with Ulster

* Ulster are targeting their first three-match away winning run since 2023/24 and their first league double over Munster since 2013/14

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Munster captain Tadhg Beirne: “I think it was a badly-needed win, but more importantly, a badly-needed performance from us. Not just for the 23 that were playing, but everyone inside here, because we’ve been quite disappointed with some of our performances over the last probably a couple of months, not even just a couple of weeks and we had two long weeks to prepare for that game. And I think we had a good look at ourselves to bounce back and thankfully we got a good response.”

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Ulster coach Richie Murphy: “We were at our best last week when we were able to move the ball away from the breakdown and get into the outside channels and bring the likes of our back three and our back rowers down those edges. We won’t change that, no matter what, do you know what I mean? Does it mean it’s easy to do in semi-finals? And these last three games will all feel like knockout games. Is that easy? No. But if that’s what you believe in, that’s what you should go after.”

Betting odds: Munster 1/40 draw 30/1 Ulster 20/1

Popular Bets: Handicap Ulster +28; Ulster to win by 1-7 pts 45/1

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Munster: Shane Daly; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Andrew Smith; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron, Oli Jager; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne (capt); Tom Ahern, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Michael Ala’alatoa, Edwin Edogbo, Brian Gleeson, Ben O’Donovan, Dan Kelly, Alex Kendellen.

Ulster: Michael Lowry (capt); Aitzol Arenzana-King, Ethan McIlroy, Ben Carson, Ben Moxham; Jake Flannery, Conor McKee; Eric O’Sullivan, James McCormick, Bryan O’Connor; Harry Sheridan, Charlie Irvine; James McKillop, Tom Brigg, Lorcan McLoughlin.

Replacements: John Andrew, Callum Reid, Tom McAllister, Joe Hopes, Marcus Rea, David Shanahan, James Humphreys, Jonny Scott.

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Netflix fans devour ‘thrilling’ shark movie despite scathing reviews

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A new Netflix shark thriller is making waves with viewers despite facing terrible reviews(Picture: Ben King/ Netflix)

It’s now been 51 years since Jaws terrified a generation of cinemagoers with its tale of a murderous great white.

But despite the unsettling premise, some people’s obsession with watching blood-thirsty sharks target humans is still going strong.

This month Netflix added a brand-new film focusing on the creatures.

Thrash is a survival thriller starring Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor.

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Directed by Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Silent Night), the film’s premise teases that a hurricane ‘is only the beginning for a South Carolina coastal town’.

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‘Soon a shiver of bull sharks is swimming down Main Street, and some desperate townspeople find themselves trapped in an aquatic nightmare.’

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Phoebe plays Lisa Fields, a pregnant woman trapped in her car as the storm hits, while Whitney Peaks plays Dakota Edwards, an agoraphobic young woman who doesn’t leave town in time to avoid the storm. Meanwhile Djimon Hounsou is Dale Edwards – Dakota’s marine researcher uncle who’s trying to make his way back to her.

Thrash was filmed in the Australian city of Melbourne and while the premise initially seemed far-fetched, the director said things took a turn once cameras started rolling.

‘What changed was that [global] warming accelerated,’ producer Adam McKay told Netflix’s Tudum. ‘What seemed like a heightened premise when Tommy pitched it to us has now become much more of a reality. Down in Australia, they had torrential, historic, climate-fueled floods. Bull sharks love dirty water to hunt. So, they had four shark attacks in a 48-hour period.’

Although it only holds a 41% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics and viewers have still said they enjoyed watching the guilty pleasure thriller.

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‘Nothing in Thrash is going to wow Steven Spielberg, and its adherence to plot logic is elastic to say the least. But as bloody, dumb shark thrillers go, it stays afloat,’ The Hollywood Reporter wrote in its review.

‘This is a Netflix and Chomp movie, just 80 minutes long (if you don’t count the closing credits), and the compact run time does more than keep Thrash from wearing out its welcome,’ Variety shared.

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Meg 2: The Trench is also now streaming on Netflix (Picture: Daniel Smith)

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‘If you like shark movies, Thrash is a solid survival thriller with a talented cast and visuals that had me locked in. Wirkola’s ability to balance horror, action, and comedy remains a praise-worthy feat. Dive into it,’ Mashable added.

Meanwhile a fan called it ‘five-star ridiculousness’.

The other shark movie that dropped recently on Netflix is The Meg 2: The Trench, a 2023 film that was a sequel to the 2018 film.

Other shark movies to watch on Netflix

Under Paris

Released in 2024, the French action-horror disaster film stars Berenice Bejo as a grieving marine biologist who is forced to face her tragic past in order to save Paris from a bloodbath when a giant shark appears in the Seine.

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Shark Whisperer

This 2025 documentary follows Ocean Ramsey and her work as a conservationist.

Deep Fear

The synopsis for this 2023 film teases: ‘A woman faces dangers above and below the ocean’s surface when her solo sailing trip in the Caribbean becomes a fight for survival.’

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The science fiction action film saw Jason Statham, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, and Cliff Curtis reprise their roles. It again followed a group of scientists who must outrun and outswim megalodons when a mining operation ‘threatens their mission and forces them into a high stakes battle for survival’.

Although it was largely slammed by critics, it was a massive box office success – grossing $397.8million (£292million) worldwide.

While the film holds a 27% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score ranked far higher at 72%. The consensus for the latter sums up the film as ‘delivering most of what viewers are looking for in a creature feature’.

Robert Shaw In A Scene From 'Jaws'
The original shark film was 1975’s Jaws (Picture: Universal Pictures courtesy of Getty Images)

‘If your hook is the promise of seeing Jason Statham go mano a mano with prehistoric sea behemoths, then leaning into the ludicrous is the only way to go,’ Slant Magazine wrote in its review.

‘The Meg 2 is a really solid action flick that understands its audience and delivers accordingly. The pacing is strong, keeping the movie moving without dragging, and the action sequences are consistently entertaining. It never overstays its welcome, which goes a long way for a film built around spectacle,’ fan Richard posted.

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‘There’s also a surprising amount of character depth for this type of movie. Jason Statham does what he does best, but the film gives him and the supporting cast enough personality and motivation to keep things grounded amid the absurdity. All in all, The Meg 2 is a fun, well-made sequel and an enjoyable watch from start to finish.’

Since dropping on the streaming platform, both have flown up the charts – with Thrash currently the most-watched film on Netflix UK, followed by The Meg 2 in the second spot.

Thrash and The Meg 2: The Trench are streaming on Netflix.

This article was originally published on April 15, 2025.

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Guy Martin of BBC and Channel 4 banned from driving

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Guy Martin, who is also a world class motorcycle racer, was seen in Yorkshire earlier this year when he headlined The Speed Show at Elvington Airfield on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23.

The 44-year-old presenter was caught twice speeding on his Honda motorbike, including on the A43 near Brackley, near Bicester, Oxfordshire, travelling at 78mph while a temporary 50mph limit was in place.

Guy MartinGuy Martin at Elvington raceway, near York (Image: Agency)

Via a letter from his lawyers, Isle of Man TT racer also admitted riding his bike at 46mph on the A50 near Leicester when the limit was 40mph.

Court papers show Martin, who was born in Grimsby, reached at least 12 penalty points on his licence and he accepted that he must now serve a six-month driving ban.

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The TV presenter achieved 17 podium finishes at the Isle of Man TT race during his career as a motorbike racer, and he has become known for his pursuit of speed records.

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In 2016 he made a bid to break the two-wheeled world land speed record, and he succeeded in setting world records for the fastest tractor, speediest soapbox, and fastest speed on a gravity-powered snow sled.

“He apologises to the court for his offending,” a partner at law firm Chattertons wrote on Martin’s behalf.

Guy MartinGuy Martin is famous for his racing exploits (Image: Agency)

“As a consequence of being convicted of the two offences, Mr Martin will fall to be totted up.

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“He will not be opposing the totting up six-month disqualification.”

An official said Martin was sentenced at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court last week in private, with an order to pay a total of £1,329 in fines, costs and victim surcharges.

Raised around engines, Martin developed an early fascination with mechanics and trucks, later training as a truck fitter and working in the trade as well as racing. His father was also a racer and mechanic, which helped shape his interest in speed, machines and hands-on engineering.

Martin’s career was marked by both success and serious crashes. He broke his back twice in racing accidents, once at the TT in 2010 and again at the Ulster Grand Prix in 2015, yet he remained a popular figure in British motorsport. He retired from professional motorcycle racing in July 2017.

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Beyond racing, he became a well-known television personality and author, admired for his down-to-earth style and enthusiasm for engineering, history and practical skills

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Arsenal vs Lyon: Why Chloe Kelly is not an automatic starter before Champions League semi-final

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For England, yes, but not for Arsenal.

In 14 appearances off the bench for her club, she has managed just one goal and two assists.

Team-mate Stina Blackstenius, an even more perennial substitute, dwarfs Kelly’s impact as a substitute. She’s come off the bench 24 times since Kelly’s debut and scored six times.

Indeed, Blackstenius’ 15 goals as a substitute in the WSL and Champions League for Arsenal since 2022-23 is almost double the return of any other player in that period – and she scored the winner in the European final last season.

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If boss Renee Slegers is looking at her bench for a match-winner, Blackstenius tops the list.

Instead, the numbers suggest Kelly is far more effective for Arsenal when she starts, with 87.5% of her goals coming when she’s begun the game on the pitch.

Only fellow Lionesses Alessia Russo and Beth Mead, plus Mariona Caldentey, have more goal involvements for Arsenal since Kelly joined.

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