<em>The Dark Is Rising</em> and the Logic of Fantastical Worlds
Susan Cooper’s series takes us to modern London and Arthurian villages, the Lost Land and magical meeting places, with characters both mortal and mysterious.
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DeSantis Exposes Trump World’s Glass Jaw
If this is how Trump and his acolytes respond to a glancing blow, just imagine how they’ll respond when the Florida governor starts throwing real punches.
World’s first octopus farm plans criticised as ‘cruel’ and ‘stressful’ by scientists
MADRID – A plan to build the world’s first octopus farm has prompted concern among scientists over the way these intelligent creatures will be slaughtered. The farm, which is planned in Spain’s Canary Islands, will raise about one million octopuses every year for food, according to confidential documents seen by the BBC. Octopuses – which … Read more
Josko Gvardiol tipped to become world’s best defender despite Erling Haaland’s five-goal haul in 7-0 Man City victory
Josko Gvardiol has been tipped to become the world’s best defender, despite RB Leipzig’s drubbing at the hands of Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side ran riot at the Ethiad on Tuesday night, securing an emphatic 7-0 victory, to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League by an 8-1 aggregate scoreline. Getty Gvardiol … Read more
Bent praises Arteta and says he can go on to become one of world’s best managers
Bent praises Arteta and says he can go on to become one of world’s best managersGetty Images
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund will see two of the world’s most expensive midfielders Jude Bellingham and Enzo Fernandez face off once again
Chelsea hosting Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League this week is a chance for two of the world’s brightest prospects to battle again. Jude Bellingham will face Enzo Fernandez one more time, months before he likely usurps the Argentine as the world’s most expensive midfielder. Getty Bellingham’s side came out on top in the first … Read more
The world’s first cowboys came from Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria – not America, study suggests
The world’s first cowboys have been identified – and they come from Europe. Researchers have come across the earliest known cases of horse riding, about 5,000 years ago, by analysing skeletons found in ancient burial sites of Yamnaya people in Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria. Remains of more than 200 Yamnaya individuals who dated as far … Read more
Marcus Rashford ‘in the conversation’ with Kylian Mbappe for world’s best player as he looks to end Anfield curse and do what no-one has since 1954
Marcus Rashford has been unstoppable in 2023 so now feels as good a time as any to break a record that has stood for 68 years. Rashford will once again be Manchester United’s main hope against Liverpool having netted 16 goals in 18 appearances since the season resumed after the World Cup. Getty Images – … Read more
Elon Musk Reclaims The Title Of World’s Richest Person
Elon Musk’s web value fell by over $200 billion between November and December. Elon Musk has reclaimed his title because the world’s richest individual, in keeping with Bloomberg Billionaires Index. In December final yr, Bernard Arnault, CEO of the French luxurious model Louis Vuitton, dethroned the Tesla and Twitter CEO from the highest rank. Mr … Read more
Marcus Rashford labelled the world’s best player on current form by Phil Jones, who says Manchester United forward’s ‘maturity’ has changed this season
Manchester United defender Phil Jones has labelled teammate Marcus Rashford as the world’s best player on current form. The Red Devils forward can simply do no wrong at the moment having netted 15 goals in 17 appearances since the season resumed after the World Cup, playing a huge role in Man United’s second goal in … Read more