18 h. ago Meghan takes to stage again after being named Humanitarian of the Year

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have taken to the stage again at a World Mental Health Day festival in New York, hours after being named as Humanitarians of the Year.

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18 h. ago The world's 50 best bars have just been named for 2025 and four are in London

The world's 50 best bars have just been named for 2025 and four are in London  Times Series

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22 h. ago Jewels of the Nile: how a new exhibition finally gives Egyptian artists their due

They may not have called themselves artists but, as a new exhibition explores, the mostly anonymous painters, sculptors and craftspeople working under the pharaohs still made their mark in distinctive styleThe earliest creator in world history whose name is known to us today was Egyptian. The priest Imhotep is credited with designing the step pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara about 4,700 years ago, and so starting the sublime aesthetic achievements of the ancient state that straddled the Nile.Yet ancient Egyptians did not imagine creativity as an individual achievement or see artists as celebrities – unless they were literally gods. Imhotep was believed to be the son of the creator god Ptah and was deified as a god of wisdom and knowledge, patron of scribes. Most Egyptian artists were no more likely to be remembered by name than Stonehenge’s builders. “Art” was not an idea. Golden mummy masks and statues of spear-wielding pharaohs were not made to be admired...

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23 h. ago Tyson Fury suit turns heads at Ricky Hatton funeral as he pays emotional tribute

The funeral of boxing icon Ricky Hatton took place at Manchester Cathedral on Friday, with stars from the world of sport such as Tyson Fury and big-name celebrities in attendance to pay their respects

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31 h. ago Hamleys names top Christmas toys list including bouncy ball and teddy bear

According to research from Future Marketing Insights, compact designs that work well at home and on the go are increasingly popular.

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35 h. ago Meet the man with the world's longest name... who had to win a lengthy legal battle to land his title

It wasn't an easy feat he had to endure a lengthy legal battle to land his title.

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43 h. ago ‘Spectacular’ hidden Scottish pub named in World’s Best 50 Bars list for 2025

A Scottish speakeasy has been named as one of the best in the world in the 2025 top 50 bars list.

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43 h. ago Starmer says Gaza deal 'would not have happened' without Trump ahead of Nobel Peace Prize announcement

The winner of the the world's most prestigious award is set to be named on Friday and Mr Trump has made it clear he wants the honour

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44 h. ago 'Out of this world' Scottish restaurant named one of the world's best dining spots

It's the only UK restaurant to make the top 10 fine dining list, according to TripAdvisor - and it's easy to see why people are so impressed.

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46 h. ago World's 50 best bars 2025: Four familiar London names make the list

In a fresher list than in previous years, London had two bars in the top 10

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47 h. ago New French PM to be named by Friday as Macron resists pressure to call snap elections

Government spokesperson says it may be ‘last chance’ for politicians to regain credibility and cut risk of far right taking powerEmmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister by Friday evening, his office has said, hinting at the French president’s hopes that a sixth prime minister in less than two years will manage to steer a budget through the country’s deeply fragmented parliament.“This might be the last chance,” government spokesperson Aurore Bergé told RTL radio on Thursday. “I believe this is the last chance for politicians to regain credibility ... all of this is only strengthening the chances and capabilities of the far right to take power.” Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Justin Bieber parties in Dundee pub and buys drinks for stunned punters

The global superstar rocked up to the Abandon Ship bar in Dundee.

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50 h. ago Times Higher Education Rankings: World's best universities named for 2026

Three Scottish institutions have made the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings’ top 200.

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59 h. ago Times Higher Education Rankings 2026: The 21 best UK universities ranked

The 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings are here, with three Scottish universities named among the best in the UK.

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3 d. ago Jamie Oliver confesses 'I couldn't afford it' after parents' huge decision

Over the years Jamie Oliver has become one of the biggest names in the culinary world, but he has now shared his "huge life regret" after making a major family decision

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3 d. ago Stabbed Mayor refused to name attacker while going 'in and out of consciousness'

Newly-elected mayor Iris Stalzer was said to be 'in and out of consciousness' after being stabbed in the back and stomach multiple times, with her son and daughter being arrested on suspicion

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3 d. ago World's best hotels are named including three stunning UK escapes

Staycations in the UK are booming, and it's no wonder as three hotels in the UK have been named among the best in the world - and they are easy to access for Brits looking for a relaxing break

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3 d. ago Conor Benn named as potential future opponent for Manny Pacquiao

Benn’s name has been mentioned alongside two world champions

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4 d. ago Scottish marathons praised for stunning scenery and historic landmarks among world’s most beautiful

A global study by SportsShoes.com using eye-tracking has named the world’s most scenic marathons, with two Scottish races in the top 20

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4 d. ago Who are the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and what might happen to them?

More than 250 hostages were taken by Hamas in the 7 October attack but they could be freed under a deal being proposed by Trump

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