Tag: winter solstice

Ancient monuments mark winter solstice

Life January 6, 2026 at 14:00

The winter solstice monuments, falling around 21-22 December, signal the shortest day and the return of lengthening light. Ancient structures, some nearly 5,000 years...

Day 7: Yule, Feast of Stephen, Christmas: Whose day is it anyway?

Life December 21, 2025 at 18:24

It's Day 7 of our 10 Days of Christmas Spirit countdown to the big day, and there isn’t long to go. The Christmas season is in...

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ON THIS DAY: The death of Arthur Miller (2005)

February 9, 2026 at 19:33

53 dead or missing as migrant boat capsizes off Libya

International February 9, 2026 at 16:56

At least 53 people are dead or missing after...

Maxwell testimony: silence expected before Congress

International February 9, 2026 at 16:49

Fifth Amendment to be invoked Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate...

15 dead as residential buildings collapse in Lebanon

International February 9, 2026 at 16:45

The death toll from the collapse of two residential...

Six arrested as Winter Olympics protests hit Milan

International February 9, 2026 at 16:39

Six people were arrested after police clashed with protesters...