11 h. ago Austria reels from ‘national tragedy’ after gunman kills 10 at former school

Chancellor says nation’s deadliest postwar mass shooting is a ‘dark day in the history of our country’Austria will hold three days of national mourning after a 21-year-old man shot dead eight pupils and an adult at his old high school and injured several others before turning his weapon on himself.A tenth victim who had been in a critical condition subsequently died, local media reported on Tuesday evening. Eleven others were being treated in local hospitals for injuries sustained in the attack. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago All we know about Austria school shooting – from two guns to 'bullied ex

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker described the horror as a 'a dark day in the history of our country' and a national tragedy in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon

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32 h. ago ‘Boultercanu’ serve doubles delight as women’s tennis returns to Queen’s

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter’s infectious chemistry sparked a day of both jubilation and frustration at Queen’sMoments before Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter walked on to court one to add a touch of pizzazz to a historic day at Queen’s Club, a lady carrying an empty Pimm’s jug went to go for a refill. “I’m sorry but if you leave, we won’t be able to let you straight back in,” she was told by a steward. “You will have to queue.”The woman thought for a moment, looked at the packed stands, and returned to her seat. It turned out to be a wise decision. And not just because the queue to see the British pair – or “Boultercanu” as the press had already anointed them – was snaking halfway around Queen’s Club. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago ‘Boultercanu’ serve doubles delight as women’s tennis returns to Queen’s Club

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter displayed an infectious chemistry on a historic day at the west London clubMoments before Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter walked on to court one to add a touch of pizzazz to a historic day at Queen’s Club, a woman carrying an empty Pimm’s jug went to go for a refill. “I’m sorry but if you leave, we won’t be able to let you straight back in,” she was told by a steward. “You will have to queue.”The woman thought for a moment, looked at the packed stands, and returned to her seat. It turned out to be a wise decision. And not just because the queue to see the British pair – or “Boultercanu” as the press had already anointed them – was snaking halfway around Queen’s Club. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago California to sue Trump over national guard deployment, Newsom says, as more protests planned in Los Angeles – live updates

Gavin Newsom says lawsuit to challenge Trump’s federalizing of the California national guard without the state’s consent, a move with little precedent in US historyLA braces for fourth day of protests against immigration raidsAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago It's Bath time! Roman ruins, ginormous bunns and a Jane Austen tour: How to spend a day in the historical city

Thanks to its Roman ruins, ginormous bunns and this year marking the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, the city was the perfect choice for Team YOU's latest day out

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5 d. ago Norway to set up compensation scheme for 1980 oil rig disaster victims’ families

Parliament backs scheme for relatives of 123 men who died in worst disaster in Norway’s waters since second world warForty-five years after the Alexander L Kielland oil rig capsized in the North Sea, Norway’s parliament has voted to set up a compensation scheme for relatives of the 123 men who died in the worst disaster in Norwegian waters since the second world war.“This is a historic day, the end of more than four decades of fighting for justice,” said Mímir Kristjánsson, an MP from the leftwing Red party. The chair of the victims’ committee, Anders Helliksen, said the state had “finally accepted its responsibility”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago French Open: Jack Draper fights back to complete historic day for Brits at Roland Garros

Cameron Norrie and Sonay Kartal also safely through to second round, joining Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter and Jacob Fearnley

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2 w. ago Jack Draper completes historic day for Britain at the French Open

The 23-year-old British number one recovered from a slow start to win 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 under the roof on Court Suzanne-Lenglen

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2 w. ago From presenting in his pants to a pornography prank: Gary Lineker’s finest Match of the Day moments

As the ex-footballer and politically outspoken pundit presents his last Match of the Day, we look back at his high points – not least the day he did the show in his undiesRegardless of the cloud he’s leaving under, Gary Lineker’s stint at the BBC has been historic. When he took over Match of the Day from Des Lynam in 1999, the consensus was that he had enormous shoes to fill, and yet he ended up filling them for two-and-a-half times longer than his predecessor. He departs the show as its longest-serving presenter, having managed 26 years, breaking Jimmy Hill’s record by 11 years. By Match of the Day’s dry standards, it has been a colourful time. Let’s look at some of his highlights. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Get outdoors on Memorial Day with a hike at Jack London State Historic Park

Get outdoors on Memorial Day with a hike at Jack London State Historic Park  Sonoma Index-Tribune

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Tea Expert Shares Top 7 Tea Pairings For The Perfect British Tea Break This International Tea Day

Taking place on the 21st of May each year, International Tea Day is dedicated to celebrating the global significance of tea – historically, culturally, and economically. It’s also a great excuse to enjoy a great British tea break.

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3 w. ago Crystal Palace vs Man City player ratings as Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland struggle in FA Cup final shock

Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester City: The Eagles won the FA Cup on a historic day at Wembley

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3 w. ago James Forrest pens Celtic fairytale with historic sweet 16 to spark 4 in a row trophy day bedlam – 5 talking points

It was all about one man and after a season of waiting he left it late to secure a draw against St Mirren

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3 w. ago Gone in 40 days: how Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariff assault unraveled

The impact of those six chaotic weeks, from higher prices to slowing growth, is still unfolding, and the story continuesDonald Trump hailed a new chapter in the US’s economic history on 2 April, dubbed “liberation day” by his administration, as he announced plans for an extraordinary barrage of US tariffs on the world. The chapter lasted 40 days.The page has already been turned. But the impact of those six chaotic weeks, from higher prices to slowing growth, is still unfolding – and the US president is already threatening further adjustments. The story continues. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: As No10 gears up for the Surrender Summit with Brussels, this is how Britain is being eased back into the maw of the EU by determined and deluded Rejoiner Starmer

Will the history books conclude that this was the day when Sir Keir Starmer began to hand back the independence for which the British people voted nearly nine years ago?

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4 w. ago US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal as Trump to meet Syrian leader

White House touts deal made on first stop of US president’s four-day diplomatic tour to Gulf statesUS politics live – latest updatesThe United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a $142bn arms deal touted by the White House as the “largest defence sales agreement in history” in the first stop of Donald Trump’s four-day diplomatic tour to the Gulf states aimed at securing big deals and spotlighting the benefits of Trump’s transactional foreign policy.During the trip, the White House also confirmed that Trump would meet with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former rebel commander whose forces helped overthrow Bashar al-Assad in 2024. The informal meeting will be the first face-to-face meeting between a US president and a Syrian leader since 2000, when Bill Clinton met with the late leader Hafez al-Assad in Geneva. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

Supporters say there is a groundswell of public support for changing the law.

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4 w. ago Scenic Scottish town home to country's best beer festival and largest wind farm

Just 20 minutes from Glasgow, Eaglesham becomes Scotland’s beer capital for a day each summer but offers charm, history and scenery all year round.

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