British Museum receives record £1bn donation of Chinese ceramics | British Museum
The British Museum has been given a private collection of Chinese ceramics worth about £1bn, the highest-value object donation in UK museum history. The 1,700 pieces dating from the third to the 20th century have been given permanently by the trustees of the Sir Percival David Foundation. They had been on loan to the London […]
Jake Paul’s bold promise to ‘nervous’ mom after she saw Mike Tyson | Boxing | Sport
Jake Paul has assured his “nervous” mother of a triumphant outcome, vowing to knock out boxing legend Mike Tyson on Friday night. Pam Stepnick, Jake’s mother, was present at the ringside with his dad, Greg Paul, as they observed their son participate in open workouts that marked the beginning of fight week in Dallas, Texas, […]
King Charles beams as he attends star-studded premiere of Gladiator II | Royal | News
King Charles was beaming from ear to ear as he arrived at the premier of Gladiator 2 at the Odeon Luxe in London’s Leicester Square. The monarch was wearing a black suit as he stepped out of his car onto the red carpet on the eve of his 76th birthday. Queen Camilla, who was originally […]
Trump meets with Biden and promises ‘smooth as it can get’ transfer of power | Donald Trump
Donald Trump met with Joe Biden on Wednesday and promised a transfer of power that is “as smooth as it can get”, as the outgoing US president pledged his administration’s every possible resource to pave the way for his successor. The two men, longtime political rivals who must now work together again to pass the […]
PGMOL issue new David Coote statement as ref filmed ‘snorting white powder’ | Football | Sport
The PGMOL have issued a statement in response to the emergence of a new video which allegedly shows David Coote snorting a line of white powder. Coote, a Premier League and UEFA referee, was suspended by PGMOL earlier this week after a video circulated appearing to show him calling Liverpool ‘s**t’ and describing their former […]
The Beatles song The Long and Winding Road was the ‘death knell’ for the Fab Four | Music | Entertainment
The view from the remote B842 which is thought to have inspired Paul McCartney (Image: Courtesy Jon Combe) Ventura Highway. Route 66. Highway 61. The New Jersey Turnpike. Santa Monica Boulevard. For as long as there’s been cars and rock ’n’ roll, musicians have been inspired to write songs about roads – more often than […]
Melania Trump bombshell as ‘unlikely she’ll move to White House full-time as First Lady’ | US | News
Melania Trump will not live in the White House full time during Donald Trump’s second term as president, according to CNN sources. The First Lady has a high-profile role in American politics, with Michelle Obama, Hilary Clinton, Nancy Reagan and Jackie Kennedy using the platform to campaign for causes close to their heart whilst also […]
‘I’m a heating expert – here are the optimal times to heat your home for lower bills’
Striking the balance between keeping your home warm and energy efficiency can be tricky, and significantly impact energy bills. Heating expert Dave Lines at HomeHow.co.uk has created a guide to help households decide when to turn their heating on. However, before determining the ideal time to turn the heating on, it’s essential to assess your […]
Celtic v Chelsea: Women’s Champions League – live | Women’s Champions League
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 10 min: Smith is okay to continue and so we resume with the corner. Hamano takes it short and Baltimore sends it in but it’s easily cleared. Share 9 min: Chelsea have another corner with McGregor putting it out of play […]
Andrey Rublev points blame at Novak Djokovic after being blasted for ‘disrespectful’ move | Tennis | Sport
Rublev beat Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(3) 7-5 at last week’s Moselle Open and pulled out almost immediately. The tournament announced his withdrawal, saying: “During his match, A.Rublev experienced pain, which was confirmed by on-site medical staff who suspected an abdominal injury. “He chose to withdraw from the tournament and travel to Turin to follow a treatment […]