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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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World’s oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia’s Muna island

January 30, 2026 at 18:27

Starmer China visit signals cautious reset in UK–China ties

International January 30, 2026 at 15:24

A diplomatic thaw after years of tension Sir Keir Starmer’s...

US citizens call for “National Shutdown” on January 30

International January 30, 2026 at 15:11

Protest follows fatal Federal shootings Activists across the United States...

Burkina Faso political parties banned by ruling junta

International January 30, 2026 at 15:07

Junta tightens grip on political life Burkina Faso’s military rulers...

Trump threatens aircraft tariffs on Canada, targets Bombardier jets

International January 30, 2026 at 14:55

Bombardier named in trade escalation US President Donald Trump has...