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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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Launch of €1.15M livestock farming emissions monitoring program

February 18, 2026 at 16:51

ON THIS DAY: Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh (1930)

On this Day February 18, 2026 at 16:49

On this day in 1930, Pluto was discovered by...

Rescue teams search for 9 skiers missing in California avalanche

International February 18, 2026 at 16:31

Rescue underway after avalanche near Truckee Nine backcountry skiers remain...

Russians feel financial pressure as living costs soar

International February 18, 2026 at 16:12

Food prices surge for ordinary Russians “Life is becoming more...

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

International February 18, 2026 at 16:03

Geneva meetings fail to resolve key issues Trilateral Ukraine peace...