JOHN Higgins has opened up about the effects of his four-year winless run after triumphing at the World Open.

It marks his first ranking title since the 2020/21 Players Championship, and the poor run of results left him asking why he continued with the sport.

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The four-time world champion beat Joe O’Connor 10-6 in the final for the 32nd ranking title of his career.

Speaking to WST TV after the World Open, he discussed ‘dark times’ as he struggled to bounce back from the dip in form.

Higgins said: “You go through some dark times, drives home and flights home and you’re talking to yourself asking if you need to do it, if you need to put yourself through it.

“As I’ve always said, the competitive nature within yourself that has got you to a certain level within the sport probably wouldn’t allow you to back down and drift away meekly.

“That’s what’s kept me driving on to try and taste the winning feeling again.”

The result will hopefully see him kick on, leaving behind the mire of the past four years.

He continued, saying “I felt great, I felt no pressure whatsoever and it was a big monkey off my back really because I’d lost in some pretty heartbreaking finals.

“To get that off my back I’m now thinking that I’ve proved to myself I can do it at this age alongside the likes of Ronnie (O’Sullivan) and Mark (Williams).

“They are two players I admire so much, so this was a big win for me.”

The win was a crucial one for Higgins, boosting him to eighth in world rankings and extending his stay in the top flight of snooker for the next two seasons.

He said he is looking forward to having more agency over the tournaments he plays in.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been in the right space to pick and choose events like some of the other boys, but I think now it will give me the scope to not play in as many tournaments,” he said.

“I know I’ve said before ‘what else would I do’ but with having that cushion I’m going to have where you can be pretty much be guaranteed then it’s good to be able pick and choose.”

SIX NATIONS favourites Ireland and France clash in a HUGE game – which could decide the fate of the Six Nations.

Simon Easterby’s Irish side are unbeaten in three and on course for a Grand Slam for the second time in three years.

The French were denied a Grand Slam at Twickenham, but Antoine Dupont and Co have looked dominating in high scoring wins against Wales and Italy.

If Ireland can beat France here, it would end Les Blues chances of winning the Six Nations in 2025.

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• Start time: 2:15pm GMT
• Ireland XV: Keenan, Osborne, Lowe, Henshaw, Aki, Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Bealham, McCarthy, Beirne, O’Mahony, van der Flier, Doris
• France XV: Ramos, Penaud, Barassi, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey, Ntamack, Dupont; Gros, Mauvaka, Atonio, Flament, Guillard, Cros, Boudehent, Alldritt

THE 10 toughest ever questions on The 1% Club have been revealed.

Usually, ITV viewers see Lee Mack, 56, front the game show which tests 100 players on their logic, reasoning skills and common sense.

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On The 1% Club, the contestants are whittled down as they attempt to make it to the end by answering questions with a time limit.

In the hope of winning £100,000, the last question would be something that only 1% of the country can get right.

The show also airs in the US with its own edition hosted by comedian, Patton Oswalt, with questions that completely divide viewers.

Some players think too quickly and easy with some of the questions, whilst other contestants struggle as they look into them to hard.

I wanted to spell with my spoonful of alphabet soup. What’s the longest word I could create using the letters in the spoon as many times as I want?

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Note: Players can use the letters more than once, but it’s difficult to find the longest word possible in the given time period of just 30 seconds.

Answer: Inconvenienced

Last month was not May or July. Next month is not January, March, or November. Neither last month nor next month is April, August, or December. What month must it be?

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Answer: April – The ‘last month’ clue rules out June and August. The ‘next month’ clue rules out December, February and October. The ‘neither last month nor next month’ clue rules out every other month except April.

What four-word phrase can you get if you keep everything below, but remove “two letters” in order?

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Answer: I am a winner

Listen up! What is the only letter of the alphabet logically missing from this list?

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Answer: V

What word are you left with if you DEBUG this line of code? VANTIFLEACTOBEETLERTICKY

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Answer: Victory

What are the commonly known four-letter words that can be found inside the five words listed; Pumpkin, Bicycle, Penchant, Pageant, Nowhere?

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Note: One would have to find the composition of longer words and spot a potential pattern. Trick question in some respects because some are more in the definition whilst others are in the spelling.

Answer: Pump, Page, Here

Logically, which letter comes next in the sequence?

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Answer: A

What common word do you get using the missing five letters, once each, from the below eye exam?

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Note: Players would have to find the missing letters, mentally organise them and find a word that made sense, all within 30 seconds!

Answer: Sight

Look at the image and follow the directions. What nine-letter word is represented by this image?

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Note: Each arrow was pointing to a different direction, North, East, South, West and combine the first letters with the only visible one to form the word.

Answer: Sweetness

What letter pair could squeeze into the same position inside each of these words to make longer words?

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Note: The words would be transformed Juice, Peering and Jeer would be transformed into Justice, Pestering, and Jester respectively.

Answer: ST

How many did you get right?

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The 1% Club airs on ITV1 is available to stream on ITVX.

JP McMANUS has coughed up £25,000 to add the antepost Grand National favourite Inothewayurthinkin into the Cheltenham Gold Cup field.

He will form part of a maximum field of 10 for Friday’s big race, with Galopin Des Champs still the red-hot favourite at the final confirmation stage.

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The Gavin Cromwell-trained Inothewayurthinkin landed a huge gamble when bolting up in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival last year.

He’s been a slow burner this season but ran well to finish fourth behind Gold Cup jolly Galopin Des Champs at the Dublin Racing Festival last time.

And with JP’s other top chaser, Fact To File, set to drop back in trip for the Ryanair Chase, he has called up his classy seven-year-old to play the role of super sub.

The horse is a general 7-1 shot for the Gold Cup and Cromwell said: “He seems to be very well in himself and he’s progressing nicely.

“Just like last season, he seems to be improving as the season goes on.

“He did a nice piece of work this week and I don’t think he will be far away in the Gold Cup.”

While Fact To File was taken out of the Gold Cup picture, McManus could have a second horse to take on Galopin Des Champs after Corbetts Cross was left in by Emmet Mullins.

Long-time second favourite Banbridge, who won the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day, remains in contention.

Ahoy Senor, The Real Whacker and Royale Pagaille will form the British Gold Cup challenge, but Venetia Williams has decided against running L’Homme Presse in the Blue Riband.

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A CULT favourite car brand has axed its flagship motor after 36 years to make way for new electric SUVs and crossovers.

The Japanese automaker’s US subsidiary said the termination “reflects market shifts from passenger cars to SUVs and crossovers” combined with the brand’s “transition to electrified and fully electric vehicles.”

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Subaru of America is set to part ways with the Legacy nameplate this spring.

The Subaru Legacy was a spirited choice for a reasonable number of credits on Gran Turismo; for others, it’s the iconic car that Colin McRae drove to his first World Rally Championship win back in 1993.

However, in a bid to “reflect market shifts”, the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, featuring Subaru’s new hybrid system delivering a combined 194 horsepower, is slated for release.

They also gifted the 2026 Forester Hybrid with the same setup.

With this, fans will see introduction of the 2026 Forester Wilderness as the rugged, compact crossover SUV that seeks adventures just about everywhere.

Soon, the Subaru of America will welcome the premiere of the seventh-generation Outback model – presumably complete with the new Hybrid powertrain and also as a Wilderness representative.

AutoYa have even revealed what the 2026 Subaru Legacy may look like on its YouTube channel.

Modeled after their vision of the upcoming 2026 Subaru Outback (Hybrid and Wilderness), the 2026 Subaru Legacy has a slightly less extravagant front fascia – but the CGI resemblance is still apparent.

The host offers very little explanation about the quest to gift the departing Legacy one last chance of survival.

Instead, the channel’s resident pixel master’s work is front and center – the unofficial, hypothetical design project is shown both from inside and outside, in a quick comparison against the current model, and with loads of luxurious hues in the cockpit and for the body.

“Space, pace and a handsome face” was Subaru’s blueprint for the Legacy back in 1989.

And its most luxurious car to date was designed primarily for the US market, where it and the Outback have sold well ever since.

Consistently surfing the crest of owner-satisfaction surveys.

Subaru has been the 21st largest automaker by production globally since 2017.

Its cars are known for their use of a boxer engine in most vehicles over 1,500 cc.

The symmetrical all wheel drive arrived in 1972 and both became standard equipment for mid-size and smaller cars by 1996.

Subaru also provides turbocharged versions of their passenger cars, such as the WRX, Outback XT, Ascent.

Its target market is those who seek its signature engine and drive train, all-wheel drive and rough-road capabilities, or affordable sports car designs.

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SCHEMING Kim Jong-un has constructed a new missile base disguised as a private golf course, satellite images reveal.

Top analysts told The Sun how the James Bond villain-esque golf course features sand traps, grass and putting greens – but they believe they are being used to conceal launch pads and missile caches.

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The extent of the North Korean despot’s nuclear and missile programme has long been shrouded in mystery – with stations scattered across the hermit kingdom.

Satellite images reveal Kim‘s latest base, however, as he continues to ramp up his weapon development.

The pictures reveal what appears to be a private golf course near a recently demolished Kim family mansion in the Ryokpho district of southern Pyongyang.

But analysts from the Open Source Team at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies of the Middlebury Institute took a closer look.

Sam Lair, from the eagle-eyed team, said workers appeared to lay concrete across the valley site last summer to aid launch vehicles.

Wide roads and large concrete pads are telltale giveaways rocket man Kim wants to use the site to launch his missiles.

Grass was then used to cover the concrete base – and golf course-style features including sand traps added to not arouse suspicion.

Kim – whose father Kim Jong-il wildly claimed to have scored 11 holes in one in his first ever round of golf – has also had a building big enough to fit several intercontinental ballistic missile launchers constructed.

Research associate Sam said: “It seems the base has been disguised as a golf course by pouring concrete launch pads in fields and then covering them with turf or grass, manicured to have the appearance of a golf course.

“Moreover, sand traps have been added throughout the field with the launch pads.

“The large sections of concrete are one indication that it is a missile launch site.

“Another is the large, high-bay building nearby. The building is about 36 meters tall, large enough for long-range missile launchers to test their erector mechanisms indoors.

“Finally, the wide-radius turns that have been added to the roads around the facility would make it easier to drive a large transporter erector launcher.”

Analysts confirmed the base could be used to launch long-range missiles – though appears more operational at the moment.

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Sam added: “The facility seems to be complete, and has been since about last November, suggesting it could be used for testing anytime.”

Circular platforms have been installed at the base, which could serve as launch pads for missiles.

Kim has doubled down on his weapon development in recent years, with North Korea beginning studies into nuclear power in the 1950s.

The tyrant wants his nation to be a powerhouse on the nuclear and missile front, with ongoing efforts to elevate status and improve readiness.

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Pyongyang has several nuclear and missile facilities that have not been revealed.

North Korea’s iron-fist regime is thought to have up to 20 undeclared ballistic missiles operating bases and support facilities.

But with shady Kim using tactics such as disguising them as golf courses there are likely to be more.

Sam added: “Before the recent construction and the installation of concrete, that area was farmland, so it was not a golf course previously.

“It does look like the estate nearby was demolished to prepare the area for the new missile site.

“The Kim family has residences all over the country, and many nearby since this site is not far from Pyongyang.

“One notable one would be the Samsok residence east of Pyongyang.”

Kim watched over North Korea’s latest rocket test last week as strategic cruise missiles were launched.

KCNA, the state news agency of North Korea, said the test was designed to warn “enemies, who are seriously violating the security environment of the (country) and fostering and escalating the confrontation environment”.

The launch off the west coast of the Korean peninsula was also pegged to demonstrate “readiness of its various nuke operation means”.

Kim, as quoted by KCNA, said: “What is guaranteed by powerful striking ability is the most perfect deterrence and defense capacity.”

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CHRISTINE McGuinness threatened to spill out of her tight leather mini dress at the Royal Albert Hall last night.

The glam star, 36, proved a knockout at the Unstoppable boxing event in the historic venue.

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She was pictured beaming in the sexy pink and black outfit as she walked outside.

The historic boxing event was an all-female bill headlined by Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price MBE.

It followed another sizzling appearance last week in which she wowed in a sunshine yellow mini dress at the Metro Pride Awards.

Last month Christine made a saucy confession on Celebrity Hunted when she joked about being tied up and gagged.

The star-studded celeb series saw Christine, 36, team up with pop star best pal Duncan James, 46.

They were joined by a pair of soap sirens in the form of EastEnders legend Danielle Harold and Coronation Street‘s Kimberley Hart-Simpson.

Denise Welch and her husband Lincoln Townley also took part and so did Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington and Giovanni Pernice.

Speaking about the hunters who were tracking them, Duncan commented that a few of them were “really fit”.

To which Christine cheekily replied: “Yeah, they can tie my hands behind my back, gag me, do whatever they want, put me in the back of the car!”

Meanwhile, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as another civilian series of Hunted is officially on the way.

Applications for series eight are now open, with Channel 4 bosses looking for pairs to sign up.

The regular version has a cash prize of £100,000 up for grabs.

Applications for Hunted close on Saturday, 31 May 2025.

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST and Man City fans sent an emotional message of support to Stuart Pearce after the England great’s health scare.

The Sun revealed on Friday that Pearce had suffered a medical emergency onboard a trans-Atlantic flight, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Canada.

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During Saturday’s lunchtime kick off between Forest and City – two of Pearce’s former clubs – supporters stood for a round of applause in the third minute.

‘Get well Stuart’ was displayed on the big screen at the City Ground, and the TNT Sports commentators also paid tribute to the legendary defender.

Fans in the stands also displayed a banner showing support for the hero.

Pearce, 62, wore the number three for many of his former clubs and when playing for the Three Lions too.

The icon of the English game played some 460 times for Forest, winning to League Cups with the club.

While he also managed the historic club for 32 games between 2014 and 2015.

It was Manchester City where he ended his incredible career, playing just one season with the Cityzens and making 43 appearances.

He then took charge City in his first ever managerial role, seeing the club through 97 games between 2005 and 2007.

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Forests official X account also tweeted “Psycho” with a love heart on the third minute, a tribute to Pearce’s nickname during his playing days.

Pearce, who represented England 78 times, was taken to hospital after his mid-air scare and is now recovering.

Staff on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner checked him constantly and decided to change course to land at St John’s in Canada early on Monday.

Medics rushed on board and took the former Nottingham Forest defender to hospital.

He and his partner had been in the economy section of Flight VS156 that left the US at 8.45pm last Sunday.

A source said: “Stuart’s pains appeared to be getting worse as the flight continued.

“He was constantly shifting position in his seat to try and find some comfort.

“It was very clear the situation was serious. The crew and other passengers trained in first aid were marvellous.

“He received the best available care in the circumstances and was so grateful to everyone involved, and for the plane diverting to Canada.”

A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said last night: “Due to an unwell customer on board, the VS156 on March 2 flying from Las Vegas to London Heathrow diverted to St John’s International Airport, Canada, and was met by the medical services.

“The safety and well-being of our customers and crew is always our number one priority and we apologise for the delay to our customers’ journey.”

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A VILLAGE row has exploded with locals threatening to tear down a set of £10,000 gates blocking off a shared path to “a mountain paradise”.

For generations, people have crossed a tiny patch of private land to reach Cwmparc Mountain to take in the views and admire Peregrine falcons and buzzards.

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But a year ago new owners moved into an imposing property known locally as “The James Bond House”, which stands at the foot of the mountain.

The owners preside over a small patch of land that visitors need to cross to reach the mountain, 1,600ft above sea level.

They claim they have witnessed “dangerous driving, dog fouling, people urinating, aggression, theft, drugs and air rifles” since moving in last year

To combat the issue, the wealthy couple last month erected imposing grey gates to seal off the mountain track at Cwmparc, Rhondda, South Wales.

The move has left locals irate, with one villager saying: “A walk up the mountain was like stepping into heaven, but now we can’t get there because of the gates of hell.

“It’s a horrible way to treat people.”

Villagers feared the worst when the owners brought in security to stand 24/7 guard over the entrance to the mountain and its network of paths stretching dozens of miles.

Two CCTV cameras were installed, focusing on the gates to film anyone trying to get through.

David Powell, 53, who lives just 200 yards away, said: “There’s a fella  threatening to use his pick-up truck to attach some chains to the gates and pull them down.

“I hope it doesn’t come to that, but feelings are running high and people feel their right to walk up the mountain has been stopped.

“I’ve used that path all my life, I go up there to look at the Peregrine falcons, buzzards and red kites.

“It’s a mountain paradise that the locals have used as far back as anyone can remember.”

The new owners, named locally as Laura and Adam Drew, incensed locals further by putting up a sign saying “no unauthorised access” – and made it look like an official forestry sign.

More than 70 people turned up for a peaceful protest in driving rain waving banners proclaiming: “No to the gate. Our mountains are there for all to enjoy.”

A social media campaign is under way and a petition has been signed by more than 3,000 locals.

NHS worker Anna Davies, 51, said: “The property has been there for years, people call it the James Bond House because it looks like somewhere he would live.

“The gates have been put up on a path that’s used by so many people, it was a Godsend during Covid.

“Schools take children on nature treks up there , I love it because once you’ve got to the top it’s downhill all the way.

“We had a huge turnout at the protest despite the pouring rain – people are furious their mountain has been taken away from them.”

The mountain access row – known jokingly as Gategate – has been taken up by Rhondda MP Chris Bryant and local Senedd Member Buffy Williams.

The code for a keypad to open the electric gates has been given to National Resources Wales who manage the mountain and to the Fire Brigade in case grass fires break out.

Environmental worker Matteusz Morga, 40, said he and  girlfriend Anna Rogowska, 37, may have to see their terraced house nearby after living in the village of Cwmparc for 12 years.

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Poland-born Matteusz  said: “The mountain is the reason we came here, we were driving through the valley from the other side and just thought it was so beautiful.

“We both use it for mountain biking, trail running and walking – my girlfriend could not sleep after the gates were put up.

“It’s a unique area and should be accessible for everyone. If the gates stay up we may sell up and move to another part of Wales.”

Retired engineer Barrie Ray, 76, who lives in Cwmparc, said: “I’m so angry, it’s only about 20 yards of land that people have to cross.

“I just don’t believe their list of complaints. I’ve never heard anyone  climbing mountains to take drugs. It’s nonsense.

“There was never a problem until these new people moved in. They haven’t integrated into village life, all we had is negativity.”

Mr Ray added that locals were annoyed that police were helping the landowners to stop walkers going over their land while local crime is on the increase.

The owners of the property and the controversial strip of their land failed to answer the two side doors to their property when Sun Online visited.

They issued a full statement earlier saying: “Our family made Cwmparc our home about a year ago and we have enjoyed settling our children in such a beautiful, welcoming community.

“Our property borders the forestry and our private entrance has been abused in a way that has left us no choice but to consult with authorities and advisers over what we should do.

“Our home and family were being subjected to illegal parking, dangerous driving (a child nearly knocked over), out-of-control dogs, dog-fouling, people urinating, aggression, theft, drugs, and air rifles.

“The issues continued, including torches being shone through the children’s bedroom at night. A decision was made that we needed to put security gates at our home to keep our children safe.

“We want to thank NRW, Welsh Water, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and the council for the time they have given to the issue and their support and approvals throughout.

“We want to thank the police who work tirelessly to keep everyone safe and who have provided reassurance to our family after several serious threats have been made.”

The couple said they are “working hard” to find an alternative solution including using an existing path at the side of their property which would provide an alternative route.

Their statement continued: “Work on clearing the path has already started but we ask for the community’s patience and understanding as the progress is weather-dependent.

“There is also an unused allotment to the right where an access gate could be installed and our family would personally help the community clear this to give access to the mountain provided we have the necessary consent.

“Thank you to those of you who have shown kindness and understanding towards the difficult situation we find ourselves in.

“Your kind words as fellow parents have motivated us to keep our faith in our community and help find an alternative solution which meets the needs of everyone concerned.

“We will engage directly with authorities in working on an alternative solution and ask the community to please direct any questions or suggestions you may have through the relevant official channels.”

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EX- LOVE Islander Andrew Le Page left fans worrying over his sad demeanour as he celebrated his birthday alone.

Holidaying in Tulum in Mexico after his recent break-up with Tasha Ghorui, he posted a picture of himself staring forlornly at the floor.

The love-lorn reality star captioned it: “ITS MY BIRTHDAY!

“Thank you so much for all the birthday messages it means the world, I love you all here’s to the 30’s.”

However, fans were quick to comment on how sad he looked, with one saying: “Just seen tashas instagram and now yours you both look so sad please get back together i need to see your lovely smiles again.”

Another agreed, saying: “Just want them back together.”

Others encouraged the TV star to ‘stay positive’ while many told him his 30s would be ‘a new chapter.’

Andrew was a finalist in season 8 of ITV2’s Love Island where he finished joint fourth with his then partner Tasha.

The 29-year-old continued dating the 26-year-old model and dancer after the show, before they moved in to a new home together in Hertforshire that they were excitedly renovating.

After moving out earlier this year, he told fans he’s “cried more times” than ever this year and would be heading back to a different island this time, his native Guernsey.

Referencing the split, he said: “End of an era. So, guys it’s been a pretty c**p start to the year and one I didn’t expect.”

“However, life goes on and I’m doing everything in my power to stay positive. All the support has meant the world.”

“I’ve cried more times this year than I have in my whole life.”

Prior to entering Casa Amour, Andrew was an estate agent in Dubai.

Tasha, who is deaf, went on to appear in Series 22 of Strictly Come Dancing following her stint in the villa, where she was partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec.

She also appeared in the 2025 edition of Strictly Come Dancing Live! with him.