Harry Potter fans in stitches after ‘greatest’ translation | Books | Entertainment
Harry Potter fans found themselves in stitches, discovering what they have dubbed the “greatest-ever” translation of the beloved series, of which many were completely unaware. Highland influencer Trinix D Morrison left fans of the wizarding world bewildered with his reveal of a version of the first instalment in the best-selling series rendered in Scottish dialect. […]
Emma Raducanu thrashes Elise Mertens in statement Wimbledon win | Tennis | Sport
Not since she won the US Open in 2021 has Emma Raducanu won two games in a row at a Grand Slam. Maybe not since she lifted that title three years ago has she played with such confidence and swagger on the big stage. Raducanu, 21, breezed past Belgium’s Elise Mertens and into the third […]
Coral reefs are vital lines of defence against hurricanes. But their future is in doubt
The hurricane season is off to a roaring start, with Beryl the earliest Category 5 storm ever to form in the Atlantic Ocean. Beryl has since been downgraded to a Category 4, yet as of Wednesday, it was still expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to Jamaica. Typically, coral reefs serve as a […]
Cosi Fan Tutti review: Performers outshine Royal Opera production | Theatre | Entertainment
Since it appeared in 1790, Cosi Fan Tutte has been the most controversial of Mozart’s comic operas. For much of the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was rarely seen in Europe’s opera houses, particularly in Britain where its sexually risqué plot was seen as conflicting with Victorian morality. Now that we are more relaxed about […]
Dan Evans hits out at Wimbledon officials after safety put at risk | Tennis | Sport
Dan Evans hit out at the officials for insisting he continued to play on an ‘unsafe’ court after he crashed out on Wednesday. The British No 3 was beaten 6-2 7-5 6-3 by Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo after a weather and light-delayed first-round match. Evans, 34, had to come back yesterday to finish after it was […]
Vladimir Putin suffers devastating blow as ‘depot explodes’ | World | News
Vladimir Putin’s army has suffered a devastating blow after a major ammunition depot was hit by Ukrainian missiles, according to an unverified video. The strike produced a massive explosion, which sent a giant mushroom cloud of flames and smoke skywards. Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian supply lines and logistics in recent weeks, […]
Johnny Depp to perform with Andrea Bocelli at his 30th anniversary concerts | Films | Entertainment
Andrea Bocelli is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his career this year with BST Hyde Park in London on Friday. The Italian maestro will then perform three concerts at the Teatro Del Silenzio in Tuscany with some huge stars from Sir Brian May and Ed Sheeran to Russell Crowe and Shania Twain. And now the […]
Carlos Alcaraz sends message to Novak Djokovic after Wimbledon win | Tennis | Sport
Carlos Alcaraz proved to his rivals that he can win in any way necessary as he claimed a 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-1 victory over Aleksandar Vukic on No. 1 Court at Wimbledon. The defending champion has a target on his back this year and his Australian opponent came out fighting, but kept coming up without the […]
Senior Hezbollah commander reportedly killed by Israeli strike as tensions rise in Lebanon
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed a senior Hezbollah commander as tensions between the two sides continue to boil, a Hezbollah official told The Associated Press. The strike near the southern coastal city of Tyre took place as global diplomatic efforts have intensified in recent weeks to prevent escalating clashes between Hezbollah and the […]
Avengers 5 plot leak – Crucial Loki TVA role, cast list and production news | Films | Entertainment
Five years on from Avengers Endgame and the next MCU crossover extravaganza is set to hit cinemas in May 2026. Originally titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, Avengers 5 may get a title change at the Comic Con Marvel panel later this month after Kang star Jonathan Majors was dropped from the franchise. Recent rumours have […]