I like to watch fireworks outdoors in the cold autumn air, where I can see and smell the spectacle of neighbours’ rockets and fountains exploding in the midnight sky. My own celebrations will be crowned by a sweet and spicy supper: sausages that will be cooked long and slow, then tossed with maple syrup. Bravery […]
Taylor Frtiz targeted by thugs as partner shares scary break-in plot | Tennis | Sport
Taylor Fritz’s influencer girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, has detailed how there was an attempted break-in at their London AirBnb. The glamorous couple were enjoying some much-deserved downtime in the English capital, after Fritz was defeated by Brit Jack Draper in the nearby Paris Masters, only to be the subject of a burglary. Riddle claimed that they […]
India criticizes Canada for linking minister to plots targeting Sikhs, calling allegation ‘absurd’
India officially protested on Saturday the Canadian government’s allegation that the country’s powerful Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Sikh activists inside Canada, calling it “absurd and baseless.” Relations between the two countries soured after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last year there were credible allegations the Indian government had links to […]
Mary Berry’s Yorkshire pudding recipe is ‘easy’ and ‘foolproof’ – ready in 20 minutes
With more than 200 five-star ratings on BBC Good Food, Mary Berry’s Yorkshire pudding recipe is many people’s go-to. Yorkshire puddings are a key component of a roast dinner and often many people’s favourite. However, they can be hard to master, and the perfect rise on the pudding is key. Luckily, Mary’s recipe is “easy […]
The week in TV: Generation Z; Storyville: Eternal You; Helmand: Tour of Duty; Doctor Odyssey – review | Television
Generation Z (Channel 4) | channel4.comStoryville: Eternal You (BBC Four) | iPlayerHelmand: Tour of Duty (BBC Two) | iPlayerDoctor Odyssey (Disney+) Of all the sights modern television has to offer, still, it’s a shock to see Sue Johnston gnawing on human flesh with blood caked all over her face. It happens in Ben Wheatley’s new […]
Toronto Raptors retire Vince Carter’s No. 15
Vince Carter hoped Toronto Raptors fans could embrace his complicated legacy with the team during his jersey retirement ceremony. They did not let him down. All 19,800 fans at Scotiabank Arena stood for the entirety of the 20-minute ceremony on Saturday night during the intermission of Toronto’s game with the Sacramento Kings. Carter spoke directly […]
A royal tour ‘built around social media’: King Charles finds moments of informality and controversy Down Under
Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. King Charles flipped sausages on the barbecue and didn’t hesitate to offer up a hug as he and Queen Camilla met Australians during their recent visit. Selfies were snapped as Charles and […]
The Kindle Colorsoft adds a splash of colour but costs too much
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The Colorsoft’s colours are, well, soft (Image: Amazon) The Kindle Colorsoft is a luxurious but expensive e-reader that only makes sense if you read a lot of comics or want to see your book covers in […]
How to make poached eggs fast without using hob or vinegar
Eggs are one of the best ingredients to include in your breakfast, whether they be boiled, scrambled, fried or poached. Poached eggs are typically the most impressive so can be tricky to make yourself at home. Instead of cooking them in a pan of boiling water on the hob, and perhaps with a dash of […]
Today’s populism is informed by bigotry, but its roots lie in the promise of equality | Kenan Malik
‘American politics has often been an arena for angry minds.” Not a comment on this year’s presidential campaign but an observation on another US presidential race, that of 1964. It is the opening line to one of the most influential political essays of the postwar era, The Paranoid Style in American Politics, first published 60 years […]