15 h. ago Double win for Bathgate Brass Band after trip south for march and hymn contest

They joined nine other bands in warm weather and ideal conditions

Culture

18 h. ago Armed by America: how Europe’s militaries depend on the US – a visual analysis

The EU wants independence on defence but it is buying thousands of weapons from the US each yearEuropean leaders will meet with Donald Trump at a Nato summit on Tuesday, as the alliance prepares to approve a significant boost to defence spending. A new target for every member to spend 5% of GDP – more than double Nato’s current benchmark – marks a major win for the US president, who has long railed against America footing the bill for Europe’s security.That concern is now increasingly mutual. European governments are pursuing an unprecedented push for military independence, amid fears the US is no longer a reliable ally. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Royal Ascot Jockey FLOORED by horse moments after winning race as King Charles III watches on in shock

Doyle claimed victory with the French four-year-old in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes to complete a double after Humidity's win in the Chesham Stakes.But his celebrations were cut short

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7 d. ago Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada targets historic double title win for 150th anniversary

United chief is confident the club can win both men’s and women’s league titles within three years

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2 w. ago ‘Nervous’ Emma Raducanu enjoys win with Katie Boulter in rare doubles outing

The British pair beat Wu Fang-Hsien and Jiang Xinyu 6-4 6-2 at Queen’s Club.

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2 w. ago Elon Musk's latest stunt to win back Trump as he doubles down on using the military to stop ICE riots in LA

The former 'first buddy' who is feuding with Donald Trump re-followed Stephen Miller, posted approval for Trump's handling of L.A. riots, and took down an incendiary Epstein files claim.

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2 w. ago Queen's: Emma Raducanu enjoys dream doubles debut with Katie Boulter in routine opening win

The 2021 US Open champion was playing just her second ever doubles match

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2 w. ago Body found at beach identified as dad reported missing nine weeks prio as family pay tribute

Andrew Murphy, 47, was last seen on Saturday, March 29 when CCTV captured him in south of Birkenhead - Merseyside Police had issued a number of appeals in efforts to locate him

Society

2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, Scottish oncologist who made a big impact in Australia

Professor Allan Ogilvie Langlands AM, cancer treatment pioneer. Born: 1 August, 1931 in Edinburgh. Died: 28 March 2025 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, aged 93

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2 w. ago Max George steps away from work for special journey months after recovery

The singer enjoyed a relaxing trip away before taking on various festivals with former band member Siva Kaneswaran

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3 w. ago Magnus Carlsen slams table after shock loss to Gukesh Dommaraju in Norway

Gukesh defeats Carlsen in classical for first time everCarlsen punches table, storms out after late blunderWorld champion rises to third in Norway Chess tableWorld champion Gukesh Dommaraju earned his first classical victory over Magnus Carlsen on Sunday at the Norway Chess tournament, toppling the longtime world No 1 in dramatic fashion and prompting the Norwegian to punch the table in frustration before storming out of the venue.The win in round six of the double round-robin event marked a milestone moment in Gukesh’s young career, not for its stakes but for who it came against. Under pressure for much of the contest, the 19-year-old Indian grandmaster turned the tables in the final phase, capitalizing on a rare Carlsen blunder in time trouble to steal the point and shake up the standings in Stavanger. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago State of Origin 2025 Game 1: NSW Blues deliver blow to Qld Maroons with win in Brisbane

Zac Lomax scores double in 18-6 win at Suncorp StadiumVictory is third in a row for New South Wales over Queensland A dominant first half secured victory for New South Wales in the State of Origin opener 18-6, leaving the Maroons with a huge task to claim the shield as the series shifts away from Queensland.The Maroons have now lost two games in a row at Suncorp Stadium for the first time since 1997, having also lost last year’s decider. Indeed, the margin of victory for the favourites should have been greater were it not for struggles by Blues’ kickers Nathan Cleary and Zac Lomax, who went one from five. Continue reading...

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