2 h. ago Sabrina Ghayour’s recipes for lamb koftas with smoky aubergine salad

Popular across the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, koftas are easy crowdpleasers, especially with a spicy, smoky salad on the sideGreat food doesn’t need to be complicated. These recipes are wonderful on their own, but even better with some flatbread on the side. Charred aubergine is such a classic way to cook this vegetable, and popular in so many countries across the eastern Mediterranean, Middle East and south-east Asia. The cooked flesh cooks beautifully and holds a wonderful smokiness that really imparts itself into the dip, adding extra depth. Koftas, meanwhile, are always crowd-pleasing for kids and adults alike, and the harissa yoghurt and burnt orange really complement the spice. Both are perfect as a main meal or as part of a bigger feast for sharing. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Road trips to Europe's most beautiful cities planned using free travel tool

Travellers can find charming towns, picturesque villages and tranquil coastlines within easy reach of Europe's most popular city destinations with a new digital guide

Transport

6 h. ago One summer mistake that could cost drivers their insurance, warns expert

With Britain having continuous heatwaves, motorist are being urged to ditch one common trick that could see insurance claims rejected should thieves strike when they're not looking

Events

12 h. ago How employees are using AI to fudge receipts for business expenses

Scammers don't need sophisticated skills in technology or photoshop anymore, because now it is as easy as asking a chatbot to create a receipt for a business transaction that never happened.

Politics

17 h. ago Netflix fans bewildered after streaming giant shared list of most

Netflix has shared its five most-watched films of all time - and some fans weren't impressed with the selection while others claim they're 'nice and easy' to watch

Sport

17 h. ago Please take your seats, the carnage is about to begin: what will Quentin Tarantino’s West End debut look like?

The director has announced he’s turning to theatre, and mounting a play in London soon. The matinee coach parties may need to brace themselvesIf the last few days have taught us anything at all, then it is this: if you want Quentin Tarantino to open up about anything, invite him on to a podcast called The Church of Tarantino. This is what happened recently, and the slew of new information offered up has been remarkable.Thanks to the podcast appearance, we know which of his movies he likes the best (Inglourious Basterds), why he didn’t make The Movie Critic (it would have been too easy) and who the best director is (him, along with David Fincher). And now comes the most exciting news of all – there will soon be a Tarantino West End play. Tarantino told the podcast that “the play is all written. It is absolutely the next thing I’m going to do. We’ll start the ball rolling on it in January It’s probably going to take up a year and a half to two years of my life.” Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Don't cook rice in boiling water and use expert's 'better' way instead

Many people are unaware of one important ingredient that they should be adding to their rice to make it taste better - and it's not salt, according to a culinary expert

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19 h. ago Corn on the cob will have so much flavour if you ditch boiling for 1 easy method

Nothing quite marks the summer season quite like the whole family coming together to enjoy a tasty corn on the cob, especially during a barbecue in the sunshine

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19 h. ago Fall asleep 'in seconds' with simple eye trick that people swear is 'magic'

Getting to sleep isn't always easy, but there could be an easy hack that guarantees you drift off 'in seconds' - and all you have to do is some simple eye movements

Politics

20 h. ago I've lived in France for years and explored every corner of the country. This is why it's time to ditch overrated Paris... and the incredible places you should visit instead

There's a psychological reason why you shouldn't just visit Paris. Really. The sense of disappointment that people often get from visiting the French capital is called Paris Syndrome.

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21 h. ago B&M shoppers spot unique new chocolate bar flavour and say they 'need to try'

Shoppers have said they are excited to try the new treat

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21 h. ago The hill near Glasgow with easy climb boasting stunning views of Loch Lomond

The hill lies on the Highland Boundary Fault Line and has spectacular views from the peak.

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22 h. ago Coldplay review – after 12m tickets sold, this tour is still a mindblowing spectacle

Craven Park, HullThey may be as cloyingly earnest as ever, but even amid an overwhelming production full of fireworks and lovehearts, Chris Martin and co are in total controlFireworks explode, lasers shoot, giant balls bounce and a sea of LED wristbands pulse in synchronicity as a rugby stadium in Hull is turned into an exploding candy shop of colour. Now in its third year and approaching a final 10 nights at Wembley Stadium – though it’s expected to return from 2027 – Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour is now the highest attended in rock history with more than 12m tickets sold.It’s easy to see why. Over the Springsteen-esque shimmer of Higher Power, Chris Martin and co offer up a dizzying dose of Technicolor funk-pop with a level of production that is as impressive as it is overwhelming. At times it’s like being plugged into a VR version of a “good vibes only” LSD trip, including sections with the band dressed as cute aliens and the audience wearing 3D glasses that turn everythin...

Science

22 h. ago Store onions in one place to keep them fresh and not mouldy 'for up to a year'

Although refrigerating onions may seem like the best way to keep them fresh, food storage experts have warned against this widely accepted method, instead suggesting an unusual hack

Politics

22 h. ago Common item will make sunflowers last longer and be healthier

Sunflowers are a popular plant, but they can be challenging to look after. Thankfully, there's a simple method for keeping them fresh for longer.

Science

25 h. ago Man boiled himself alive in huge pot as people watched in horror

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Lim Ba, 68, suffered a severe heart attack and second-degree burns during the dangerous act inside a large metal pot with a fire underneath

Events

25 h. ago Father's sinister explanation as he boiled himself to death in huge pot

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Lim Ba, 68, suffered a severe heart attack and second-degree burns during the dangerous act inside a large metal pot with a fire underneath

Events

26 h. ago José Pizarro’s recipe for sweetcorn, chorizo and piquillo pepper fritters

Simple, quick and packed full of flavours from the modern Spanish kitchenIt’s easy to forget that ingredients such as corn, peppers and even the pimentón in our chorizo all came from the Americas in the 15th century. Many of them first took root in Europe in Extremadura, where I’m from. In La Vera, peppers were smoked and ground into what became pimentón de la Vera and is now part of our food culture. These fritters, which are simple, quick and full of flavour, bring together all these ingredients with long journeys behind them and a solid place in the modern Spanish kitchen. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Easy cooking hack guarantees crispiest homemade oven chips ever

A recipe developer and "bona fide french fry fanatic" has shared her favourite simple cooking trick for ensuring the most "wonderfully crispy" homemade oven chips

Society

30 h. ago UK households face £1,000 repair bills as heatwave blasts Britain

An expert has shared three easy ways you can help protect your patios and driveways from sun damage in the heat - and save yourself paying a hefty price for a repair

Society