For the first time in Finland, researchers have isolated a giant virus — 200 nanometres in diameter, about twice the size of influenza or coronavirus — which was named Jyvaskylavirus. The discovery shows that giant viruses are more common in northern regions than researchers have thought. It also illustrates that there are still many structures whose origins and functions … Read more
Nobody seems to have told Aston Villa the season is winding down. At a boisterous, increasingly gleeful Villa Park Unai Emery’s side moved up to sixth in the Premier League with a relentless dismantling of Newcastle, who simply fell away in the second half, conceding three goals in the final 20 minutes of a chastening … Read more
There are few sports as synonymous with one place as snooker is with Sheffield. For two weeks every year, this city becomes the beating heart of the sport, with supporters from across the globe descending upon South Yorkshire – but this year there is a distinct feel of significant change on the horizon. That is … Read more
England felled Scotland in a devastating manner to set up a grand slam decider against France in the Women’s Six Nations as they bid for their seventh successive title. The 59-7 victory was the team’s 33rd consecutive win in the tournament. England were heavy favourites heading into the match as Scotland have never beaten the … Read more
All three cats that tested positive for H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1a died one-three days after sampling | Photo Credit: REUTERS A two-year-old girl from Narasaraopeta in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, who was infected with H5N1 died on March 16, 2025; she was admitted to AIIMS-Mangalagiri on March 4. ICMR’s Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) identified … Read more
Barcelona fought back from 3-1 down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in a rollercoaster encounter, with a stoppage-time penalty by Raphinha extending their lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga to seven points. Barcelona took the lead in the 12th minute through Ferran Torres but conceded an equaliser three minutes later when … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Lewis Hamilton is slowing starting to get to grips with his new car having made the switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in the off-season. His fifth-placed finish in Bahrain was his highest of 2025 so far. Giles Richards has more on … Read more
Aitana Bonmatí says Barcelona’s have a “good rivalry, no bad things” with Chelsea as the Spanish holders prepare to meet the English club in their Women’s Champions League semi-final for the third consecutive season. The 2023 and 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, whose team are chasing what could be a fourth European title in five seasons, … Read more
Football tourism is usually seen at Premier League stadiums such as Old Trafford, Anfield and the Emirates, so fans of Harborough Town, who compete in the seventh tier of the football pyramid, were stunned when 100 Spaniards arrived at Bowden Park to watch them take on St Ives Town. The Spanish fans, who turned up … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Preamble Both of these famous old clubs really enjoyed their recent taste of Champions League football; both of these famous old clubs fancy some more. It’s third versus seventh with five points between them and fifth place at the very least … Read more