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Daniel Craig has taken on a new role away from Hollywood by becoming the co-owner of a historic London pub alongside Soho House founder Nick Jones and two other hospitality figures. The Horseshoe in Clerkenwell has a history stretching back to at least 1748 and is known for its traditional atmosphere and darts-playing regulars. The…

Iran has drawn up plans to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf if the US and Israel launch fresh attacks (Representative image) Iran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communication cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel launch fresh attacks, news agency Reuters reported citing two senior Iranian security…

Representative Image of an aerial view of a Waikato catchment showing the impact of converting pastureland into pine plantations (AI-generated image) Converting grazed pasture to pine plantation can significantly reduce the amount of water flowing through streams, according to a hydrological modelling study of 2 afforested catchments in New Zealand’s Waikato region. Published in Journal…

Despite his acting schedule, Ackles helped shape the brewery’s design, construction and constantly evolving beer selection. For Jensen Ackles, the idea of a family business was already part of his professional mythology. After years of playing Dean Winchester on Supernatural, where family, loyalty and adventure formed the heart of the story, the actor brought a…

A $550 grant helped a 12-year-old girl turn her own mental health struggles into a project that has since reached thousands of others. Mila Henry launched MH Boxes in January 2024 after receiving a microgrant through the #BlackGirlJoyChallenge, an initiative backed by rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation and the Southern Black Girls…

“We will not allow US military ships in the Persian Gulf under any circumstances and at any time,” Chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, Ali Abdollahi, said (Photo: ANI). Iran on Saturday vowed not to allow US military ships into the Persian Gulf “under any circumstances”, as tensions with Washington escalated amid threats of…

Crash prompted a temporary grounding of the Air Force’s SF-260 fleet Four pilots were killed after two Philippine air force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of the capital Manila, the military said on Saturday. A video of the incident showed that the planes collided mid-air.The accident occurred on…

Some homes boast standout features; others have stories etched into their walls. Josh Hutcherson’s former Hollywood Hills hideaway had both. Built in 1951, the secluded Midcentury Modern home is a perfect retreat and has a few famous names in its history. Tucked behind heavy landscaping, this secluded home has had several famous owners, from Ellen…

A Christmas song about heartbreak has found a lasting way to help people facing difficult times. Four decades after Wham! released Last Christmas, royalties accumulated from sales of the festive hit helped the George Michael Fund make more than 20 grants to organisations supporting children and young people across the UK. The funding, announced to…

Instead of building concrete reefs, conservation workers in Nebraska have turned trees cleared from overgrown lake banks into underwater fish habitats, placing around 150 trees at 16 locations across two lakes. The project, completed in September 2026, aims to give smaller fish places to hide from predators while improving fishing access along the shore. According…