83 m. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for potatoes, onions and green beans | A kitchen in Rome

Inspired by her favourite Italian detective Montalbano, our Roman sleuth tracks down the perfect summer dishAs he breaks three eggs into a glass bowl, Lt Columbo tells Joanna Ferris: “I’m the worst cook in the world, but there’s one thing I do terrific, and that’s an omelette.” The episode is Murder By the Book, and Columbo has taken Joanna, the wife of murder victim Jim Ferris, home to save her from more relentless questioning by his colleagues. Of course, we already know it was Jim’s less talented writing partner, naughty Ken Franklin, who did it.At first, Joanna resists Columbo’s offer of something to eat, but he gently gets on with it, in his trademark raincoat: he cracks the eggs into a bowl, picks out a bit of shell that inadvertently falls into the bowl and asks Joanna where he can get a bowl for the empty shells balanced in his hands. It is a perfect scene and perfect Columbo: bumbling and absolutely certain, attentive to needs and tiny details. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago Gary Neville's big Man Utd transfer concern rings true again as ‘talented boy’ speaks out

Manchester United signings have continued to fall short over the past decade and Manuel Ugarte has come out and confessed that his level is not where it needs to be despite reuniting with Ruben Amorim

Sport

83 m. ago Manchester United transfer decision made as clear plan for trio emerges

Man Utd have kept three highly promising youngsters in house this summer

Sport

2 h. ago Boyfriend draws optical illusion of old man and some people see it very differently

A woman has been left scratching her head after her boyfriend accidentally created an optical illusion when drawing an 'old man' - but she says she sees something completely different

Politics

2 h. ago No Abba, no meatballs? Sweden’s new cultural canon is a listicle that will soon be forgotten | Gabriel V Rindborg

We should always be suspicious when states try to define a national culture – especially when the arts are in crisisSweden is often associated with a large and efficient bureaucratic apparatus. It is also often associated with minimalist interiors furnished by simple pale woods such as birch and pine. It was therefore fitting that, after two years of preparation, the Swedish cultural canon committee presented – in an anatomical theatre from the 17th century – its list of 100 works, ideas and brands that define Swedishness. In direct contrast to the anonymous grey conference rooms usually favoured by Swedish government officials, this unusual list was unveiled in a rather un-Swedish fashion. The contradiction is striking. It says something about how we think about culture, nationhood and identity today – not just in Sweden, but across the west. It also tells us why this canon is doomed to fail and yet for its creators, unfortunately, it has already succeeded.Originally a pet project ...

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2 h. ago Irvine Welsh "studies strangers on trains" to create characters

The Trainspotting author say friends and acquaintances often think his characters are based on them, but he insists they were based on strangers on trains.

Events

4 h. ago Father Ted creator Linehan to face trial over alleged harassment of trans woman

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events

5 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

6 h. ago Extraordinarily large creature the size of four cars washes up on Wales beach

The enormous carcass was spotted on the sands of a popular beach and left visitors stunned, with one woman convinced the corpse was that of a whale that had washed ashore

Politics

7 h. ago I want more migrants to LEAVE the UK than come here... and I'll put boat arrivals in camps, pledges Robert Jenrick

The Tory justice spokesman also argued that the points-based system created under previous governments was the 'worst policy mistake' in his lifetime.

Events

7 h. ago Up to 7,000 more school nursery places to be rolled out from September 2026

The Department for Education has announced £45 million in funding will create 300 further new or expanded school-based nurseries.

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7 h. ago Rachel Reeves is accused of spelling 'disaster for business' by leaving her budget until late November: Months of doom

The Chancellor was warned the decision to hold the event so late in the year threatened to create months of damaging speculation about tax rises and will stunt growth.

Economics

8 h. ago Inside EastEnders' Max Branning star Jake Wood's real life from holiday horror to hidden talent

EastEnders star Jake Wood has made a surprise return to the BBC soap as Max Branning after four years away from Albert Square

Events

8 h. ago Anthony Ralston hands Celtic fresh injury blow as Brendan Rodgers could turn to youngster amid right back crisis

The Hoops have already been rocked by the news that Alistair Johnston is out until November

Events

9 h. ago British firm joins Jaguar Land Rover to create UK’s first electric car battery made from recycled materials

Altilium and JLR show that rare materials from old batteries can be used to power new ones

Science

9 h. ago Michelle Dockery's love story with Phoebe Waller Bridge's brother after tragic loss

Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery is married to Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller Bridge's brother Jasper, after finding love again following the tragic death of her fiancé

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9 h. ago Pregnant Michelle Dockery's love story with Phoebe Waller Bridge's brother after sad loss

Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery is married to Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller Bridge's brother Jasper, after finding love again following the tragic death of her fiancé

Politics

10 h. ago Morrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’

Musician says he has ‘no choice’ after being ‘burnt out by any and all connections’ to his former bandmatesMorrissey has announced that he “has no choice” but to put up for sale the entirety of his business interests in the Smiths “to any interested party/investor”.The deal, made in apparent seriousness on his website, Morrissey Solo, in a post titled “A Soul for Sale”, would include the band’s name and artwork, which he created, as well as his share of merchandising rights, lyrical and musical compositions, synchronisation, recordings and publishing contractual rights. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago Ukrainian teenagers dubbed the 'children of heroes' are given a break from the hell of war thanks to the generosity of kind Daily Mail readers

Many of these youngsters have lost a parent fighting off Putin's brutal invasion. Now Daily Mail readers have helped pay for a precious trip to Britain for trauma therapy - and hope for their futures

Events

12 h. ago Novak Djokovic’s historic US Open run now faces a problem he created

Alcaraz was taught a hard lesson when he last faced Djokovic, and now stands between the 38-year-old on his path to a record grand slam title

Politics