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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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ON THIS DAY: Ruth Bader Ginsburg died aged 87 (2020)

September 18, 2026 at 15:10

Heavy rain hits Aradippou, flooding streets and basements

Cyprus September 18, 2026 at 14:34

Heavy weather affected the Aradippou area of Larnaca on...

Portugal approves pension bonus and €800m income tax cut

International September 18, 2026 at 14:30

Portugal’s government has approved an €800 million package to...

Olympic rowers face crocodiles, but currents cause concern

International September 18, 2026 at 14:18

The annual rowing regatta for schools in the Australian...

European Commission releases €3.3bn for defence equipment for Ukraine

International September 18, 2026 at 13:51

The European Commission is disbursing €3.3 billion to Ukraine...