44 m. ago Scott McTominay the Napoli hero alongside Billy Gilmour as moment of genius seals historic Serie A title win

Naples erupts as duo become first Scots to lift Serie A title

Culture

6 h. ago Historic moment as work on new Greater Manchester bypass begins

The bypass has been on the cards for 60 years

Politics

39 h. ago Before the word ‘transgender’ existed, there was Bambi, the dazzling Parisian icon

The moment that changed queer history occurred on a sweltering day in early 1952 in Algiers

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4 d. ago Mo Salah in running for 'worst miss ever' as open goal sitter could cost him history

Mo Salah incredibly missed a sitter as the Egyptian sliced wide his effort in front of an open goal from just six yards out in a shocking miss that could cost him a moment of history

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4 d. ago World's first bladder transplant hailed as 'groundbreaking moment in medical history'

The first ever patient to undergo the groundbreaking operation is Oscar Larrainzar, a 41 year-old from Los Angeles with a rare form of cancer who lost nearly all function of his bladder.

Science

6 d. ago Crystal Palace must seize Wembley moment with FA Cup final triumph to enter history books

Oliver Glasner’s side would guarantee a place in club folklore for eternity if they toppled Manchester City to win the club’s first-ever major trophy

Culture

6 d. ago Gérard Depardieu’s conviction was a historic moment for #MeToo in France

The age of impunity is over for male violence against women, say campaigners after the actor was found guilty of sexual assaultWhen Gérard Depardieu, one of France’s biggest cinema stars, was placed on the sex offender register this week after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021, it was a historic moment for the #MeToo movement in the country.“It was a message to all men in power that they are answerable to the courts and can be convicted,” said Catherine Le Magueresse, who represented the European Association Against Violence Towards Women at Work (AVFT) at the trial. “The message is: watch out, the impunity is over.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Moment British warship obliterates supersonic missile in historic first for the Royal Navy

In a burst of fire and smoke, Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon launched a specially-modified Sea Viper missile at an incoming high-speed target, emulating threats seen globally.

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7 d. ago Watch: Charles and William share touching moment at historic ceremony

The King was seen gently patting his son on the arm

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7 d. ago King Charles and Prince of Wales share a moment at historic ceremony

Charles and William took part in the ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Politics

1 week ago Assisted dying Scotland: Historic moment as legislation passes first stage at third attempt

Scotland’s assisted dying legislation has passed its first legislative hurdle after MSPs voted in favour of the general principles of the law.

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1 week ago Assisted Dying in Scotland passes first stage as MSPs vote in favour of historic law change

Campaigners hailed a "watershed" moment in the history of Scottish devolution and praised MSPs for "listening to dying people and reflecting their views".

Politics

1 week ago The clever fashion technique Kate used to ensure she didn't distract from VE Day commemorations

With a strong sense of the importance of the historic moment for the British nation, Kate Middleton deployed a clever trick when it came to curating her wardrobe this week.

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2 w. ago Video shows historic moment white smoke from Sistine Chapel confirms new pope

This is the moment white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of the Catholic Church's 267th pope.

Culture

2 w. ago How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history

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2 w. ago Spurs and Postecoglou face moment of truth on Bodø/Glimt’s plastic pitch

Tottenham are without key players for the Europa League semi-final second leg against opponents who have beliefEuropean football has provided Tottenham with a sanctuary during this most confusing of seasons. Their Premier League campaign has been a disaster but they have turned into a different team against continental opposition. They have veered away from the wilder excesses of Angeball during their run to the Europa League semi-finals – their quarter-final win over Eintracht Frankfurt was achieved with a crafty, gritty performance in the second leg – and silverware will be within reach for the first time since 2008 if they can hold their nerve at the Aspmyra Stadium.Freeze in the Arctic Circle, though, and the ice that Ange Postecoglou has been skating on since January will finally crack. This is the moment to move away from the modern Tottenham’s history to sort of dare, not quite do and fall short when the pressure rises. Postecoglou has railed against the club’s reputation as ...

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2 w. ago New pope will face ‘complex moment in history’, senior cardinal says, before conclave to select Pope Francis’ successor – live

Cardinals set to meet behind closed doors of Sistine Chapel to decide who will become new popeCardinals to begin choosing new popePapal in-tray: new pontiff will have to hit ground runningHow does the conclave work?In his homily – seen as a guiding message for the 133 cardinals set to take part in the conclave – Battista Re called for the help of the Holy Spirit to guide cardinals in choosing the pope “that the church and humanity need at this difficult and complex turning point in history.”He urged them to “put aside all personal considerations” and demonstrate love, “the only force capable of changing the world.” Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago Moment heritage campaigner is attacked by 'developer' at a historic Agatha Christie garden in planning row over 'demolition' of cottage

David Redman, 62, says he was left with a missing tooth after the alleged confrontation with a developer outside Singleton Gardens in Torquay, Devon.

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3 w. ago Michael Schumacher moment gives ‘hope’ of improvement after ‘long, horrible journey’

Michael Schumacher remains one of the most iconic names in Formula One history, and a key moment has given one of his former team-mates hope about his long-term recovery

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3 w. ago LIZ JONES: Why I'm so worried about the message Kate Middleton seems to be putting out

Fourteen years ago today was the royal moment that would go down in glamour history. When Kate Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey, we all gasped.

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