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In Northern Ireland, there is already an agreed path to reunification as set out in the Good Friday Agreement.That question of the devolved funding settlement is expected to be discussed, alongside other ways of working together in areas such as the economy and energy.But perhaps the biggest opportunity for the nationalist leaders lies in the political rather than the practical.Speaking ahead of the meeting, Swinney said: “For the first time ever, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are led by pro-independence first ministers.”There could be no clearer sign that the status quo is not sustainable – and that Westminster must prepare…

England’s Ali Carter won the English Open in style with a 9-6 victory over Mark Williams in front of his home support in Brentwood.Essex-born Carter, 47, won all-but one frame in a dominant evening session, sealing the last frame without reply to claim the winner’s prize of £100,000.Neither player had previously won the English Open, and it was Wales’ Williams who took control to lead 5-3 at the interval.However, Carter won the first two frames after the resumption to level and from there never trailed.”I thought, ‘I am going for this’. I didn’t care where the balls were today; I…

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The House of Lords will debate changes to the laws on political donations later on Monday after Reform UK received £72m from two billionaires in 24 hours.Calls for restrictions are growing after huge donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who are both British and have spent time living overseas.The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats, including a £100,000 cap backdated to 25 March. The leader of one of Labour’s biggest funders, Unite the Union, is among those backing limits on individual donations. In response, Nigel Farage’s party has accused…

Davey has primarily trained at scrum-half with Wales and faces competition from Keira Bevan and Seren Lockwood.And contrary to the stereotype of the position, the nines get along with no animosity. “We all really enjoy each other’s company. We want each other to do well, so there’s never that hatred towards each other,” said Davey, who has previously started at fly-half for Loughborough.”Whoever goes out there and does the job first is the best pick for the team and you just need to back that completely.”Wales open their WXV campaign against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday, 18…

The priest thought nothing of it until he received an all-expenses-paid invite to the premiere in Leicester Square in London.Frenzied fans welcomed the brothers who swaggered into the premiere.Liam was wearing sunglasses and a trademark navy parka with matching dark blue jeans, while Noel was casually clad with a brown jacket, a blue shirt and jeans.Whereas Father Bradbury cut an unlikely figure in dog-collar and clerical black suit, leaving fans puzzled.”I felt pretty out of place and could see people looking at me and wondering: ‘What is he doing here?'” the priest said.However after his appearance, when he is heard…

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In a summary of its 100-page report, external, the JCHR points out that AI has been responsible for numerous abuses of human rights.It cites as examples the use of AI to create sexualised images of women and girls and scanning people’s faces without their consent.The JCHR advocates the creation of a “single, independent AI oversight body… on a statutory basis”. It argues that the current legal framework which applies to AI is “fragmented and difficult to navigate”, “leaving gaps in protection”.”The AI Bill should establish a regulatory regime that classifies different risk levels and mandate more demanding obligations for higher…

James Wade won his first European Tour title since 2016 with an 8-4 victory over fellow Englishman Ross Smith in the final of the Flanders Darts Trophy.With Luke Littler and Luke Humphries – the current world top two – not involved in Antwerp, Gian van Veen was the top seed, with Smith beating him 7-6 in the semi-finals.Wade, 43, thrashed Danny Noppert 6-0 in the quarter-finals and defeated Damon Heta 7-4 to reach the final.Victory in the final ended a decade-long wait for a continental title, stretching back to the 2016 European Darts Matchplay in Hamburg.”Some weeks it’s good, sometimes…