Open Thread – What’s Your Favorite Christmas Song? … from Crooks & Liars Frances Langum
Hard to believe that “The Christmas Song” was written in 1945. There is hardly a Christmas without that classic by Mel Torme and Robert Wells….
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Jadon Sancho, Nikola Milenkovic and the best and worst Premier League 24-25 transfers so far … from the Independent Karl Matchett
Some new additions have settled quickly while others seem to be struggling to thrive at their new clubs Read More
I went to New York at Christmas for the first time since my divorce – it wasn’t as lonely as I expected … from the Independent Minreet Kaur
While Christmas in New York City is often filled with families celebrating the holidays, Minreet Kaur ventured back to the Big Apple alone and discovered…
Squid Game season one recap: Who won, who died, who wore the masks? … from the Independent Kevin E G Perry
As the smash hit dystopian survival thriller returns, Kevin E G Perry looks back at the gruesome events of its first season Read More
Eleanor Wilkinson’s one-pot lasagne: A simple spin on a comfort classic … from the Independent Lauren Taylor
Lasagne for one, without the stress. Eleanor Wilkinson’s one-pot version delivers all the flavour of the classic Italian dish in a simple, time-saving recipe Read…
Anna Haugh’s Guinness chocolate cake: A foolproof Irish classic … from the Independent Lauren Taylor
Anna Haugh’s Guinness chocolate cake is a no-fuss, richly flavoured dessert that stays moist for days – perfect for birthdays or any celebration Read More
Nathan Anthony’s honey and sriracha chicken is lazy cooking at its finest … from the Independent Lauren Taylor
Nathan Anthony calls this honey and sriracha chicken recipe ‘lazy but loaded with flavour’. With just six ingredients and a slow cooker, it’s effortless and…
Why the middle-aged huns are the real stars of Gavin & Stacey … from the Independent Katie Rosseinsky
The best bit about ‘Gavin & Stacey’? The central trio of chaotic older women. As the show bows out with one last festive hurrah, Katie…
Professor who fled Putin’s war warns Kremlin is playing ‘Russian roulette with lives’ … from the Independent Arpan Rai
Nearly 400 scholars have fled Russia, Belarus and Ukraine since the start of the war. One of them narrates his ordeal to Arpan Rai Read…
What happened to the iconic Humvees US forces left behind in Afghanistan? … from the Independent Arpan Rai
American and Nato forces left behind military equipment worth over $7.2bn when they fled Afghanistan – much of which now lies in a state of…
The year of Bryson: How DeChambeau emerged as the real winner from golf’s civil war … from the Independent Luke Baker
From US Open success to YouTube stardom, DeChambeau enjoyed an almost perfect 2024, writes Luke Baker, and he has shown the template for success in…
Turkey’s soaring costs are creating a ‘lost generation’ of kids forced to help their families get by … from the Independent Robert Badendieck
One-third of Turkey’s children live in poverty, with many forced to work to support their struggling families Read More
Ecuadorian police probe if bodies found are of missing children allegedly taken by soldiers … from the Independent Allen Panchana
Ecuadorian police have found an undisclosed number of bodies in an area close to a military base Read More
After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation stays vigilant for future disasters … from the Independent Edna Tarigan,Achmad Ibrahim and Fadlan Syam
Qurrata Ayuni, a 28-year-old survivor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated her hometown two decades ago, has transformed her resilience into purpose Read More