Shaun Murphy made history by compiling the sixth 147 maximum break in Masters history during his semi-final against Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace. This feat, achieved by only five players since the event’s inception in 1975, gave Murphy a 4-2 lead in the match and prompted celebrations from fans and Allen. With nine 147 breaks in his career, Murphy is now in contention for the £15,000 prize for the tournament’s highest break, putting him among the elite players in snooker history.
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French court to rule on Assad immunity in chemical attack case
France's Court of Cassation will decide on an arrest warrant for ex-president Bashar al-Assad linked to the 2013 chemical attacks, which could reshape international law regarding war crimes. While the prosecution argues he lacks immunity due to France's non-recognition of his regime, critics warn this could dangerously empower other nations to define legitimate rulers. Want More Context? 🔎
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