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meanwhile china's ding junhui is out after losing the deciding frame in a dramatic first round match against the world number 17 jack lisowski. a clearance break of 131 from ding, who was runner up here eight years ago but has never won the world title, levelled the match at 9—9. but it was the englishman, lisowski, who came out on top in that final frame — to set up a meeting with stuart bingham in the second round. finally — among the sports in which team gb has high hopes of winning gold at the paris olympics in three months is canoe slalom. the team began its preparations with a first training session of the season at lee valley white water centre on wednesday. chris slegg went to meet them. team gb�*s paddlers back on the water as olympic training began as a chilly valley this morning. very cold out here, waiting for people to arrive at a great session on the water and yet, very exciting. haven't really seen the team together properly into today and it's really nice to see everyone. this course is transformed britain into and a leading olympic nation. we had never won an
meanwhile china's ding junhui is out after losing the deciding frame in a dramatic first round match against the world number 17 jack lisowski. a clearance break of 131 from ding, who was runner up here eight years ago but has never won the world title, levelled the match at 9—9. but it was the englishman, lisowski, who came out on top in that final frame — to set up a meeting with stuart bingham in the second round. finally — among the sports in which team gb has high hopes of winning...
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in five years away from china, _ wins the chinese grand prix. in five years away from china, the - wins the chinese grand prix. in five years away from china, the sport i wins the chinese grand prix. in five i years away from china, the sport has found its new king. mark selby is in big trouble at the world snooker championship. the four—time champion is trailing qualifierjoe 0'connor by 7 frames to 2 in their first round match — first to 10 is the target. the 2019 championjudd trump is safely through to the second round though after a 10—5 win over iran's hossein vafaei. hazel irvine has more. three men are through to round two so far in this year's championship and significantly two of them are qualifiers. dave gilbert knocked out the champion and thenjackjones sent home the world number 11. it has been an eventful day. lots to enjoy. it certainly has, it just shows the strength and depth of the game of the qualifiers, they are not the underdogs in the matches even though occasionally they don't perform but generally you have tough playe
in five years away from china, _ wins the chinese grand prix. in five years away from china, the - wins the chinese grand prix. in five years away from china, the sport i wins the chinese grand prix. in five i years away from china, the sport has found its new king. mark selby is in big trouble at the world snooker championship. the four—time champion is trailing qualifierjoe 0'connor by 7 frames to 2 in their first round match — first to 10 is the target. the 2019 championjudd trump is...
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he is into round two after an impressive performance against china's lai hagi and. murphy was 6—3 ahead after sunday's first session and today he won four of the next seven frames. 10-5 it four of the next seven frames. 10—5 it finished. he will face scotland's stephen maguire next. the world championship is taking place at the iconic crucible, as it has done since 1977, but they have been caused to move the event to a bigger, more modern venue. hossein vafaei even called it smelly and like playing in a garage after he exited the competition. however, many of snicko's rates feel the tournament should remain at the historic venue. here is murphy speaking after his earlier win. the realities are that the crucible theatre is a working theatre, most of the year. it is not a purpose—built snooker venue and that's part of its charm. we've been coming here for 47 years, and it continues to be a special place that we play snooker year round. every young player's dream is to walk out and play here, and that continues to be the case. sarah murh 's continues to be the ca
he is into round two after an impressive performance against china's lai hagi and. murphy was 6—3 ahead after sunday's first session and today he won four of the next seven frames. 10-5 it four of the next seven frames. 10—5 it finished. he will face scotland's stephen maguire next. the world championship is taking place at the iconic crucible, as it has done since 1977, but they have been caused to move the event to a bigger, more modern venue. hossein vafaei even called it smelly and like...
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and after years of covid lockdowns and global trade tensions, we'll take a closer look at china's economic slowdown. hello, i'm carl nasman. a palestinian bid tojoin the united nations as a full member has failed after the united states used its veto during the vote. the us is a permanent member of the security council. it argued that an independent palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between israel and the palestinian authority and not through un action. have a listen. we also have long been clear that premature actions here in new york, even with the best intentions, will not achieve statehood for the palestinian people. as members of the security council, we have a special responsibility to ensure that our actions further the cause of international peace and security and are consistent with the requirements for the un charter. as reflected in the report of the admission committee, there was not unanimity among committee members as to whether the applicant met the criteria for membership.
and after years of covid lockdowns and global trade tensions, we'll take a closer look at china's economic slowdown. hello, i'm carl nasman. a palestinian bid tojoin the united nations as a full member has failed after the united states used its veto during the vote. the us is a permanent member of the security council. it argued that an independent palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between israel and the palestinian authority and not through un action. have a...
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this is also with that package and approval for further sanctions when it comes to iran, china, russia as well, and then also freezing russian assets and using those russian assets to pay for some of the literary aid and aid to ukraine. there's also been the passing of that aid bill to taiwan of security in the indo—pacific region, with concerns about a more muscular china, potentially, eyeing a move on taiwan. that past, a lot of votes in favour for that, just to taiwan. that past, a lot of votes in favourfor that, just to bring up taiwan. that past, a lot of votes in favour for that, just to bring up to date with where we are now, taking a look at what we are seeing on the floor, we are now on two of three amendment on the ukraine bill right now, so we will go through those boats and then of course we will get to that big moment as you just said, commenta, where 61 billion us dollars of aid to ukraine could be released in that vote —— what you just said, samantha. that bill people right around the world are watching, none more so than in kyiv. and president biden first sought t
this is also with that package and approval for further sanctions when it comes to iran, china, russia as well, and then also freezing russian assets and using those russian assets to pay for some of the literary aid and aid to ukraine. there's also been the passing of that aid bill to taiwan of security in the indo—pacific region, with concerns about a more muscular china, potentially, eyeing a move on taiwan. that past, a lot of votes in favour for that, just to taiwan. that past, a lot of...
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honours list with silver alongside new partner, noah williams, at the world aquatics super final in china. they scored 440.37 from their six dives to finish behind the reigning world champions yang and lian from the host nation. their next event will be the british championship at the end of may. golf now and world number one nelly korda has made an encouraging start the chevron championship in texas, with the american tied in second after the opening round. she is seeking a fifth—successive victory on the lpga tour, which would match annika sorenstam, who did it in 2004/5, and the great nancy lopez, who achieved the feat back in 1978. korda shot a round of 68, four—under par. world number 94 lauren coughlin leads the way, though, with an opening round of six—under par. look at this, this could be the biggest wave ever surfed. he can now reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres an hour, which enabled him to beat his previous best. this wave was measured at a whopping 28.57 metres. the previous one was just over 26 metres. it is awaiting confirmation if that is a new world record. you ca
honours list with silver alongside new partner, noah williams, at the world aquatics super final in china. they scored 440.37 from their six dives to finish behind the reigning world champions yang and lian from the host nation. their next event will be the british championship at the end of may. golf now and world number one nelly korda has made an encouraging start the chevron championship in texas, with the american tied in second after the opening round. she is seeking a fifth—successive...
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and rescue efforts continue in southern china, after deadly flooding. i'm helena humphrey. good to have you with us. an independent review of the un agency for palestinian refugees has found that it needs to improv its neutrality, staff vetting and transparency. the report was led by the former french foreign minister, catherine colonna. she also concluded that israel had yet to provide evidence to support its allegations that many unrwa staff belonged to the hamas militant group. ms colonna also said unwra played a unique and indispensable role in helping millions of palestinian refugees, and expressed confidence that the agency will accept the findings. what needs to be improved will be improved and i repeat, i am confident that implementing these measures will help deliver its mandate. i strongly encourage again the international community to be side—by—side with the agency so we can perform its mission. the re ort we can perform its mission. the report was _ we can perform its mission. the report was met _ we can perform its mission. the report was met with criticis
and rescue efforts continue in southern china, after deadly flooding. i'm helena humphrey. good to have you with us. an independent review of the un agency for palestinian refugees has found that it needs to improv its neutrality, staff vetting and transparency. the report was led by the former french foreign minister, catherine colonna. she also concluded that israel had yet to provide evidence to support its allegations that many unrwa staff belonged to the hamas militant group. ms colonna...
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he was beaten 10—9 by the 21—year—old chinese qualifier — si jah—wee of china in a thrilling deciding frame at the crucible. si made the semi—finals on his debut last year and will now face jakjones in the second round whilst williams is unsure if he will return to play at the world championships again. i will be 50 years of age next year. so we have to make the most of it while you can and i have loved every minute of it. i wish i could have won but i have to take my hat off to him. what a break that was. there are not many players that could make that break with that pressure. so i think he will definitely be a future world champion. ding junhui and jack lisowski put on a great exhibition in the first session of their first round match. many predicted that this would be the tie of the round and so far it hasn't disappointed. lisowski — who's ranked 17th in the world, just has his nose in front at five frames to four. plenty of time for 2016 runner up ding to fight back. they resume later on wednesday. bmx star kieran reilly will be hoping to emulute some of that success. he's ho
he was beaten 10—9 by the 21—year—old chinese qualifier — si jah—wee of china in a thrilling deciding frame at the crucible. si made the semi—finals on his debut last year and will now face jakjones in the second round whilst williams is unsure if he will return to play at the world championships again. i will be 50 years of age next year. so we have to make the most of it while you can and i have loved every minute of it. i wish i could have won but i have to take my hat off to...
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2005 winner shaun murphy though, he's into the last 16 after a really impressive performance against china's lyu haotian. murphy was 6—3 ahead after yesterday's first session — and then today — won four of the next seven frames — 10—5 it finished. he'll next play scotland's stephen maguire. nelly korda equalled an lpga record by winning her fifth tournament in a row. she claimed the first women's major of the year at the chevron championship last night korda started the final round one shot behind south korea's ryu hae—ran, but came out on top after a three—under 69 on a windy day in texas. she ended up on 13—under to win her second major by two shots korda celebrated by leaping into the water — something of a tradition. nancy lopez and annika sorenstam are the only other players to have won five consecutive lpga events. it is an amazing feeling because all the hard work and the doubt that i had in my head from 2021, you know, i worked through it, it has been an amazing feeling these past few weeks knowing that i can go on the stretch and if i stay in my bubble and i keep g
2005 winner shaun murphy though, he's into the last 16 after a really impressive performance against china's lyu haotian. murphy was 6—3 ahead after yesterday's first session — and then today — won four of the next seven frames — 10—5 it finished. he'll next play scotland's stephen maguire. nelly korda equalled an lpga record by winning her fifth tournament in a row. she claimed the first women's major of the year at the chevron championship last night korda started the final round...
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he recently won a world cup event in china to establish himself as one of the front runners for a medal in paris. lewis coombes reports. every time you pull onto the wall come you are doing some and really different. it's always a new challenge, you are always trying to renew, finally being able to do it is hugely satisfying.— renew, finally being able to do it is hugely satisfying. what started as an afterschool _ is hugely satisfying. what started as an afterschool climbing - is hugely satisfying. what started as an afterschool climbing club i is hugely satisfying. what started as an afterschool climbing club is| as an afterschool climbing club is about to take toby roberts to the biggest stage of all. it about to take toby roberts to the biggest stage of all.— biggest stage of all. it feels surreal. the _ biggest stage of all. it feels surreal. the olympics - biggest stage of all. it feels surreal. the olympics have | biggest stage of all. it feels - surreal. the olympics have been such a big dream for me, and to finally be in that prep stage getting ready, it's starting to feel
he recently won a world cup event in china to establish himself as one of the front runners for a medal in paris. lewis coombes reports. every time you pull onto the wall come you are doing some and really different. it's always a new challenge, you are always trying to renew, finally being able to do it is hugely satisfying.— renew, finally being able to do it is hugely satisfying. what started as an afterschool _ is hugely satisfying. what started as an afterschool climbing - is hugely...
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sweden's mondo duplantis has bettered his own pole vault world record at the diamond league meeting in china. duplantis, the reigning olympic, two—time world and european champion, sailed over 6.21; metres to improve by 1cm his previous best set in oregon last year, this latest world record is the eighth of his career. just keep trying to jump higher. just keep trying tojump higher. you know, you never know whenever you are going to get really great conditions, and whenever you're going to have that perfect weather and whenever you're good to be in good shape, and the weather is very, very important for breaking a world record. you need everything to be in the right place, and today everything was great. great energy in the stadium, of course the track's amazing, and no wind, so it wasjust track's amazing, and no wind, so it was just up to me to jump high and track's amazing, and no wind, so it wasjust up to me tojump high and i wasjust up to me tojump high and i was able to do it. let's return to our top story on sportsday — the fa cup semifinal between chelsea and manchester city. city
sweden's mondo duplantis has bettered his own pole vault world record at the diamond league meeting in china. duplantis, the reigning olympic, two—time world and european champion, sailed over 6.21; metres to improve by 1cm his previous best set in oregon last year, this latest world record is the eighth of his career. just keep trying to jump higher. just keep trying tojump higher. you know, you never know whenever you are going to get really great conditions, and whenever you're going to...
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are killed and thousands are forced to leave their homes, after flooding and landslides in southern china. and — why so many people are heading to this london pub for a "swift" drink. donald trump has returned to court in new york to hear the opening statements in his criminal trial over the alleged cover up of a hush money payment to the porn star stormy daniels. prosecutors told the jury the case was about a criminal conspiracy and a cover up. but the defence said donald trump was not personally involved. mrtrump, how are you feeling, sir? how is he feeling? uncharacteristically nervous, you would imagine, as he makes his way to the opening day of his criminal trial. first, his usual claims that this is a politically
are killed and thousands are forced to leave their homes, after flooding and landslides in southern china. and — why so many people are heading to this london pub for a "swift" drink. donald trump has returned to court in new york to hear the opening statements in his criminal trial over the alleged cover up of a hush money payment to the porn star stormy daniels. prosecutors told the jury the case was about a criminal conspiracy and a cover up. but the defence said donald trump was...