48 m. ago Who is Robert F. Prevost? The newly elected Pope Leo XIV set to preside over the Catholic Church's new era

The first American Pope in history has been named as Robert Francis Prevost in a landmark conclusion to the Conclave on Thursday.

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5 h. ago 'Devastating' Scott McTominay blows Serie A chief away as Napoli star lands historic prize

The new King of Naples will be presented his award before the clash with Genoa as he bids for title glory in his first season

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8 h. ago Bond giant says Trump tariffs mean recession chances ‘highest they’ve been in years’

President serious about bringing back reciprocal levies, says Pimco chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn, warning investors against complacency over ‘off-ramps’

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27 h. ago Surprise Scott McTominay trait blows Napoli teammate away as the new King of Naples on verge of more history

The former Manchester United star continues to grab the headlines as he and Billy Gilmour eye title glory

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28 h. ago Modi’s deadly bombing strike on Pakistan goes to the heart of India’s great dilemma | Chietigj Bajpaee

A military attack on the same day as a trade deal with the UK reveals a nation keen to strut the world stage, but hampered by regional enmity and historyConcluding a “landmark” trade agreement with the UK and launching military operations against Pakistan on the same day: it is fair to say that, for India, the future and the past have collided this week. The agreement with Britain, which has been three years in the making, is one of several India is negotiating, including with the US and EU. It illustrates its appeal as a rising global power – the world’s most populous country and its fastest-growing major economy, which is also the fifth (and on course to be third) largest overall. In contrast, the military operations targeting Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir demonstrate how India continues to be bogged down by instabilities in its neighbourhood and held hostage to its history.India’s military actions are in response to a terrorist attack last month in which 26 tourists ...

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57 h. ago VE Day: What is happening in Scotland for VE Day anniversary? Historic landmarks lit up, concerts

There are a series of VE Day anniversary events taking place from Monday to Saturday

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57 h. ago Scott McTominay immortalised in Italy as Napoli fans dedicate shrine to Scotland star with new nickname

The Scotland international has had an astonishing debut campaign with Napoli

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57 h. ago 'Saint' Scott McTominay immortalised with Napoli shrine as stunning work of art shows love for Scotland star

The 28-year-old is on the brink of Serie A title glory with the Italians

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6 d. ago Antonio Conte unleashes Scott McTominay endgame as star Scot hailed for conjuring 'unimaginable' Napoli scenario

The 28-year-old has been one of the best - of not the best - player in Serie A this season

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7 d. ago Alexander Jensen watched Man Utd and Napoli as a ball boy and now Aberdeen star wants own crack at Europe

The Dane was a ball boy in the Europa League and now he dreams of starring on the big stage at Pittodrie

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1 week ago Why Putin’s latest ceasefire claim raises immediate suspicion

As Putin makes his grand three-day truce announcement, Ukrainians on the ground are immediately dismissive of claims he is serious – there are good reasons for that, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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1 week ago Scott McTominay breaks 63 y/o Serie A record as Scotland star fires Napoli to within title grasp

Dream debut season in Italy continues for ex-Man Utd man

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1 week ago Chess: Carlsen scores record nine out of nine at Grenke Freestyle Open

The world No 1 swept the board with a result comparable to the great performances of Bobby Fischer, Anatoly Karpov and Alexander Alekhine, but it won’t count for Fide ratingsMagnus Carlsen, the world No 1, soared to a new landmark in chess history last weekend, when the 34-year-old won all his nine games in the Grenke Freestyle Open at Karlsruhe, Germany.It was a result comparable to the great historical performances. Bobby Fischer won the 1963-64 US Championship with an 11/11 “picket fence”, then defeated both Mark Taimanov and Bent Larsen by 6-0 in the 1971 Candidates. Anatoly Karpov triumphed at Linares 1994 with a 11-2 total, while further back the yardstick performance was Alexander Alekhine’s 14-1 at San Remo 1930. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Glasgow events: A timeless look and what’s on guide to the city’s vibrant scene

Glasgow, Scotland’s largest and arguably most dynamic city, is known for its thriving cultural landscape, historical significance, and lively entertainment scene.

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1 week ago Online streamer busted for carving ‘KICK.COM’ into historic Grand Canyon landmark

Exclusive: ‘The damage caused by carving this inscription into the rock is permanent and cannot be undone,’ according to a National Park Service affidavit reviewed by The Independent

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3 w. ago World Heritage Site New Lanark celebrates 240 years since its formation

New Lanark proudly celebrates its landmark moment in Scottish and global history with the site beginning as a bold industrial experiment and has grown into a cherished UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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3 w. ago Specially invited guests attend grand opening of Seaton House

The much anticipated launch event of Seaton House took place on Tuesday on a beautiful sunny Scottish spring evening to mark the grand opening of this restored landmark hotel in the heart of historic St Andrews.

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3 w. ago Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes

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3 w. ago Gushing Scott McTominay awestruck by Napoli supremo as Scotland star reveals 'I've never met anyone like him'

Training methods go down a treat with Scotland midfielder

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3 w. ago 'Anyone like him': Scott McTominay awestruck by Napoli supremo

Training methods go down a treat with Scotland midfielder

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