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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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Bomb threats disrupt at least 25 flights, causing diversions and emergency landings

November 5, 2026 at 16:37

ON THIS DAY: Monopoly released by Parker Brothers (1935)

On this Day November 5, 2026 at 16:20

On November 5, 1935, American game company Parker Brothers...

1,240 health professionals urge EU action on climate-related risks

Health November 5, 2026 at 16:07

Climate change is no longer just an environmental threat....

Six dead, seven injured in massive fire at Brooklyn residential building

International November 5, 2026 at 15:52

Six people have died and seven others were injured...

Turkish FM to visit occupied Cyprus ahead of key talks

Cyprus November 5, 2026 at 15:41

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is due to visit...