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ON THIS DAY: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is published (1925)

On this Day April 10, 2025 at 09:00

On 10 April 1925, The Great Gatsby, the now-iconic novel by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, was published by Charles Scribner’s Sons. Though met...

Harry Potter book saved from bin sells for £21,000

Life February 10, 2025 at 15:08

A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, set to be thrown away, has been sold at auction for more than...

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Foot and mouth disease probe focuses on feed from occupied areas

February 21, 2026 at 11:58

On this day: First American Orbits the Earth

On this Day February 20, 2026 at 20:58

On February 20, 1962, the United States marked a...

George Georgallis book featured on London bus

Life February 20, 2026 at 16:57

Literary debut gains visibility in UK capital A book by...

Court upholds conviction of doctor over failed surgery

Cyprus February 20, 2026 at 15:20

Appeal dismissed in spinal surgery case The Court of Appeal...

India witchcraft killing shocks nation

International February 20, 2026 at 15:17

Mother and baby burned alive in Jharkhand A witchcraft killing...