69 m. ago Shooter meticulously planned Nashville Covenant school attack for years. Here's how that happened

A new police report shines more light on the person who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults at a private Nashville Christian elementary school in 2023

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2 h. ago NASA captures first lights turning on in the universe after the Big Bang

NASA 's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the earliest evidence of light shining through the cosmos. But the fact that this telescope can see it has baffled researchers.

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4 h. ago MP calls for ‘statutory protection’ for British soldiers following Clonoe ruling

Conservative former minister Sir David Davis said he would find it hard to imagine a ‘more clear cut case’.

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5 h. ago Best compact running machines: Top treadmills for small spaces

Step up your walking game with these lightweight designs, quiet motors and easy storage

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6 h. ago Raheem Sterling and Richarlison named among most influential black people in British football

The Football Black List shines a light on the most influential black people in the sport

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8 h. ago Londoners warned not to have barbecues this weekend because they could cause wildfires

The Met Office has imposed a rare amber warning for fire severity across parts of England, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland as temperatures soar to 22C (72F).

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9 h. ago 8 forgotten Rangers players set for summer transfer chop including flop dubbed 'next level' signing

Another summer transfer rebuild looms for the Light Blues as they look to close the gap on Treble-chasing Celtic

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9 h. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire risk as warnings issued for much of the UK

It comes after England saw its sunniest March on record and its sixth driest March since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.

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10 h. ago Starmer: Gov ‘looking carefully’ at EU tariffs on US as concerns raised for NI

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn warned ‘there is an issue in respect to Northern Ireland’ if the EU brings in countermeasures.

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11 h. ago 'I've worn Tog 24's waterproof spring jacket on repeat and got so many compliments

I've been on the hunt for a lightweight, waterproof spring jacket that's still warm enough for when the weather is chilly - and I think I've found the perfect one at Tog 24

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11 h. ago Hilary Benn warns of ‘issue’ for NI if EU imposes tariffs in US trade dispute

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said ‘there is an issue in respect to Northern Ireland’ if the EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on the US.

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11 h. ago Rhinoceros at Almeida Theatre review: will delight you — if you are willing

Yes the house lights remain up and the play is absurd, but the cast has a special alchemy and the practical effects are effective

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13 h. ago Man Utd's Jim Ratcliffe warns Labour's Net Zero 'shutdown' of North Sea oil and gas 'raises the risk of blackouts' and demands Windfall Tax is scrapped

The billionaire Ineos CEO and part-owner of Manchester United warned Britain came 'perilously close' to losing power in January when light winds prevented wind turbines from being effective.

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13 h. ago Thousands of landlords risk fines over £2,500 as new safety laws come into force

The new laws in Northern Ireland mandate landlords to conduct safety checks on the electrical installation of a property, such as the socket outlets, consumer unit and wiring, by a competent and qualified person at least once every five years

Economics

13 h. ago Prime members get 41% off lightweight cordless vacuum that shoppers 'can't praise enough'

Snag a new hoover for an absolute steal.

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14 h. ago India braces for extended heatwaves again as summer heat expected to strain power systems

In many parts of central, northern and eastern India, there may be more heatwave days this year than the historical average

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14 h. ago The Handmaid's Tale sequel gets official green light as nine join the main cast

The Handmaid's Tale sequel, The Testaments, is all set to start production next week

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14 h. ago Leaked text messages seem to show staff goading inmates at HMP Parc

Some messages made light of self-harm and suicide while others showed a deliberate goading of inmates. One read: 'Let’s push him to go tomorrow so we can drop him'

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15 h. ago M&S' 'stylish' £59 lightweight jacket that's 'perfect for spring'

The Marks and Spencer jacket has been dubbed the "trench of the moment" by impressed shoppers

Economics

16 h. ago Miranda July and Elizabeth Strout shortlisted for the Women’s prize for fiction

American authors of All Fours and Tell Me Everything are competing for the 30th award alongside four other novels highlighting ‘the importance of human connection’American writers Miranda July and Elizabeth Strout have been shortlisted for the 30th Women’s prize for fiction alongside four debut authors.The six titles in contention for the £30,000 prize all draw on “the importance of human connection” in different ways, said writer and judging chair Kit de Waal. “What is surprising and refreshing is to see so much humour, nuance and lightness employed by these novelists to shed light on challenging concepts.” Continue reading...

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