Royal Liverpool Golf Club, located between Hoylake and West Kirby, is the second oldest golf links in England. Originally founded in 1869 as 'Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake', it became Royal Liverpool in 1871 and is often referred to as Hoylake. The club has a rich history, including a period when it served as both a golf course and horse-racing track. Despite being off the Open rota from 1967 to 2006, it has hosted 12 Opens, with notable winners such as Harold Hilton and John Ball, who have close ties to Hoylake.

The golfing world is reacting to the PGA Tour's announcement of a new entity with the DP World Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, leaving the future of the LIV Golf League uncertain. Players like Ian Poulter and Martin Kaymer express optimism for LIV's future, while others like Nick Faldo are skeptical. The integration of different tours and the team/franchise model of LIV are discussed as potential value additions to the sport.

An investigation by the anti-fascist group Hope not Hate has revealed a symbiotic relationship between senior Tories and the extreme rightwing, with government rhetoric on migration feeding the far right. Analysis of Telegram messages showed spikes in anti-migrant hostility following government statements. Home Secretary Suella Braverman's comments have been echoed by far-right groups and individuals, with a noted increase in the use of the word 'invasion.' The report also highlights the media's role in reinforcing government narratives, creating an ecosystem of hostility towards migrants. The overlap between government, media, and far-right rhetoric has normalized extremist views, with far-right groups adopting government slogans for protests. The report calls for the government and media to take responsibility and end their inflammatory approach to immigration.

The Metropolitan Police is being called to reopen the investigation into the Partygate scandal after new allegations surfaced from a podcast and an ITV investigation. These allegations suggest Downing Street staff coordinated their responses to the Met's questionnaires and destroyed evidence. The London Assembly’s police and crime committee's deputy chair, Unmesh Desai, has written to Met commissioner Mark Rowley, highlighting contradictions in Boris Johnson's claims and the single fixed penalty notice he received. The Met had previously issued 126 fines to 83 people for events on eight different dates. Johnson is also set to face the privileges committee next month. Additionally, the National Audit Office is reviewing the decision to fund Johnson's legal defense with £220,000 of taxpayers' money, while Johnson's declared income since leaving office has reached nearly £4.8m.

Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, warn of the possibility that Russia may attempt to re-enact its original invasion plans of Ukraine around the late February anniversary of the war. Major General Andriy Kovalchuk foresees potential invasions from multiple directions and states Ukraine is preparing for such scenarios. Despite a standstill in the 10-month war, Ukrainian military figures are urging the West for more weapons. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cautious approach to assessing the war's progress has caused some disquiet among military chiefs. The Ministry of Defence noted an increase in Russia's long-range strikes against Ukraine's infrastructure, with recent attacks resulting in casualties, including a toddler in Kryvyi Rih.

After 12 years, a framework agreement involving P5+1, the European Union, and Iran may lead to profound changes in the Middle East's political and economic landscape. Despite skepticism from the US Congress and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, analysts believe a full accord is likely by June 30. The deal, which includes increased IAEA inspections and phased sanction waivers, could result in significant investment in Iran's economy, particularly in energy and banking. Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia, are concerned about Iran's return to oil markets, which could impact oil prices.

Saudi Arabia's 2015 budget projections reveal a deficit of SAR 145bn ($38.7bn) due to a significant drop in oil prices. Despite this, the government plans to maintain high spending to support the economy, with substantial reserves to back its expansionary state. The budget includes increased spending on education, health, and social affairs. Analysts were surprised by the scale of the deficit, which is around 5.2 percent of GDP. The Kingdom's efforts to diversify the economy have seen limited success, and it remains vulnerable to further oil price declines. The International Monetary Fund estimates Saudi Arabia needs a fiscal breakeven oil price of $106 a barrel in 2015. With substantial capital buffers, Saudi Arabia has options to finance the deficit, including using reserves or tapping international bond markets. The Kingdom's decision to maintain oil production levels is seen as a response to US shale competition and regional geopolitical ambitions.