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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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Limassol: Psychologist found guilty of sexually abusing underage patient

May 28, 2026 at 16:43

ON THIS DAY: Indian Removal Act signed, forcing Native American relocation (1830)

On this Day May 28, 2026 at 16:29

In 1830, US President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian...

Trump threatens to “blow up” Oman

International May 28, 2026 at 16:22

The threat to Oman has triggered widespread confusion after...

Over 1,000 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo

Health May 28, 2026 at 16:17

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Four Italian cities, including Rome, on red heatwave alert

International May 28, 2026 at 16:09

A heatwave alert has been issued after the Italian...