53 m. ago Venice’s Lion of St Mark’s Square was at least part made in China, study suggests

Isotope analysis finds copper ore came from Yangtze River basin while statue could be a repurposed Tang Dynasty tomb guardianThe great bronze statue of a winged lion perched atop one of two granite columns in Venice’s St Mark’s Square has watched over the city for centuries.But Italian scientists have now found evidence to suggest the iconic statue was at least in part made in China, and possibly ended up in Venice via the Silk Road after being brought back by the father and uncle of the merchant and explorer Marco Polo. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago Watchdog slams £1m golden goodbye payments for former council officials

Audit Scotland also said the absence of scrutiny by Glasgow council over the payments was "deeply concerning".

Economics

2 h. ago Bad Sisters: Fans disappointed after popular Apple TV sitcom is axed after two seasons

Bad Sisters, a black comedy developed by Sharon Horgan, Dave Finkel and Brett Baer, first aired on Apple TV in August 2022 and returned for a second series in November last year

Culture

3 h. ago As the velvet curtain comes down on Downton Abbey, it feels like a warm bath: BRIAN VINER reviews Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

After 15 years, six television series and two feature films - not to mention a peerage for its creator, Julian Fellowes - the heavy velvet curtains are finally swishing shut on Downton Abbey.

Events

4 h. ago Don Trump Jr. called his father on Labor Day weekend 'to make sure' he was alive amid death rumors

Don Trump Jr. saw the trending posts on X about his father's disappearance and decided it was time for a check in.

Politics

4 h. ago I have lost 21kg on Mounjaro, dropping from a size 18 to a size 10 in just six months... but now I fear coming off it will trigger the debilitating condition that's haunted my life

Scrolling through her online application for weight-loss jabs, Lauren Malone came to the section she had dreaded: Have you ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder?

Politics

4 h. ago Restoration of Big Ben and stunning Japanese 'garden house' are among extraordinary architecture shortlisted for this year's Riba Stirling Prize

Six projects are in the running for the Riba Stirling Prize, the UK's highest accolade in architecture, including Appleby in south-east London.

Events

5 h. ago Trump unlawfully cancelled $2.2bn in Harvard research grants, judge rules

Decision marks major victory for school after White House accused it of not addressing harassment of Jewish studentsA federal judge on Wednesday ruled Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully terminated about $2.2bn in grants awarded to Harvard University and can no longer cut off research funding to the Ivy League school.The decision by US district judge Allison Burroughs in Boston marked a major legal victory for Harvard as it seeks to cut a deal that could bring an end to the White House’s multi-front conflict with the country’s oldest and richest university. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Don't squeeze your avocados... there's a scanner for that! Three major chains to bring in technology which can detect when fruit will go ripe

Customers will be able to simply pick up an item - such as an avocado or mango - and put it under a machine that scans it with an infrared beam.

Science

5 h. ago Rachel Reeves 'must bring in wealth taxes to show she's on side of ordinary Brits'

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to slap wealth taxes on the richest Brits to prove Labour is on the side of ordinary people

Economics

5 h. ago Woman's face is plastered across lavish NYC neighborhood for refusing to pick up dog's poop

Rogue posters have appeared in the ritzy Big Apple neighborhood, blasting the unnamed woman who walked with a pup by her side.

Politics

6 h. ago 'Outstanding' Tom Hanks war thriller with stellar cast is free to watch now on BBC

The modern classic is a gripping and understated thriller set during the Cold War and is available for free via the BBC.

Events

7 h. ago 'Compelling' medical drama starring James Nesbitt arrives on Netflix

An ITV medical drama featuring James Nesbitt, which first aired on TV 13 years ago, has landed on Netflix

Events

7 h. ago Wednesday fans all say the same thing about Tyler after major part 2 twist

Wednesday fans can’t stop talking about Tyler’s future after watching the second half of season 2.

Politics

8 h. ago The stunning country house that captured hearts in iconic BBC series

This lavish country estate once featured in a popular historical drama and is now being used as a holiday rental - but do you recognise it? 

Politics

8 h. ago Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – this silly, enjoyable nonsense should go on for ever

News of Lady Mary’s divorce is presented with impeccable seriousness in a watchable outing that shouldn’t be the lastGrand finale? Oh please. Let’s get real; there is no reason why this particular brand of gibbering, wittering, blithering and surreally enjoyable nonsense shouldn’t go on for ever, like Frank Sinatra’s farewell tour or shortbread manufacture in the Scottish Highlands. Both of the previous Downton films had a sentimental last-hurrah message that didn’t preclude another one dropping off the production line. We could make the next film Downton Abbey: The Royal Finale and the one after that Downton Abbey: The Imperial Finale.The last but one film finished on a funereal drone shot of Downton Abbey at sunset and the one after that was subtitled “A New Era” – but this one, it seems, has taken us back to the very end of the old era, inviting us to swoon loyally at the passing of something special and yet also at the same time doff our caps at the bluebloods’ insouciant gift f...

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9 h. ago London City Lionesses to wear jerseys with saying 'Everyone Watches Women's Sports'

London City Lionesses to wear jerseys with saying 'Everyone Watches Women's Sports'  FOX Sports

Politics

9 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'cry' over key Carla Connor scene as they spot moment star 'breaks'

Those who watch the ITV soap were 'crying' over one of Carla Connor's latest scenes, which came after she finally got engaged to Lisa Swain

Politics

9 h. ago Garmin smart watch shoppers call 'fantastic piece of kit' gets eye

It normally retails for £739.99

Politics

9 h. ago Why Federico Chiesa was left out of Liverpool’s Champions League squad

The 27-year-old Italy international missed the cut despite featuring in every league game this season

Sport