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15/05/2023

Make our easy moussaka for an instant crowd pleaser. This classic Greek dish of layered thinly sliced potato, aubergine and lamb is topped with a creamy béchamel sauce

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 2 hrs and 15 mins More effort Serves 8 Ingredients 6 tbsp olive oil 3 medium aubergines, cut into 5mm rounds 800g lamb mince 1 onion, finely chopped 2 fat garlic cloves, crushed 3 heaped tsp dried oregano 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 bay leaves 200ml red wine 400g can chopped tomatoes...

15/05/2023

The French capital has many secret and unusual places that will enchant you. We selected 15 of them in the gallery. Check them out!

The hidden places of the City of Light Paris is world-renowned for its sights, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, Montmartre and the banks of the Seine. But the French capital has many secret and unusual places that will enchant you. We selected 15 of them in the gallery. Check them out...

15/05/2023

As temperatures reach record highs, here’s guidance on coping with extreme heat

What to do when it’s hot outside? It’s difficult to cool off when it’s hot. Not everyone has an air conditioner and not everyone can go on vacation to cool off at the sea either. So, for you to remember when a heatwave comes your way, we give you 15 tips to stay cool. Make your own air conditi...

12/05/2023

Ahead of his first birthday, the name of Rihanna's son has finally been revealed

The name of pop sensation Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky’s son has finally been revealed after almost a year since he was born. Ahead of the baby boy’s first birthday, it is being reported that he has been named RZA Athelston Mayer. UK-based publication Daily Mail obtained a copy of the little mu...

03/04/2023

The upcoming release will not be under Suga’s commonly used name, but instead, his alter ego nickname, Agust D. He has previously used this name for producing music outside of BTS, and he’s sticking with it

Suga, one of the most prolific members of the globally adored K-pop group BTS, is preparing to release his first-ever debut album, and it’s bound to be huge. According to an announcement from his team shared on Sunday (April 2), the highly-anticipated album, titled D-DAY, is scheduled for release ...

31/03/2023

The new pink dial, along with the hour indices and diamond bezel, gives the Reine de Naples 8918, a bigger dose of feminity and refined visual harmony

The watchmaker has introduced a new light rose enamel shade for its iconic timepiece that is truly fit for a queen, paying homage to the rich origins of the Reine de Naples model. Throughout history, Breguet’s meticulously crafted timepieces have been the subject of fascination by several famous w...

28/03/2023

Are you ready to admire these true jewels of watchmaking?
Let's discover together the details of these four incredible watches

The watch has always been a symbol of luxury and prestige, and for some, represents a valuable investment. In this exclusive collection, we present four of the world’s most expensive and valuable watches, selected by the renowned digital luxury magazine, luxe digital. Each watch featured in this p...

27/03/2023

Jack Doohan is undoubtedly one of these talents, currently competing in the Formula 2 Championship

27/03/2023

Former F1 team principal Eddie Jordan believes Max Verstappen was looking to save face by “concocting” a return of the driveshaft issue that ended his qualifying in Saudi Arabia, while trailing team-mate Sergio Perez

Former F1 team principal Eddie Jordan believes Max Verstappen was looking to save face by “concocting” a return of the driveshaft issue that ended his qualifying in Saudi Arabia, while trailing team-mate Sergio Perez. Max Verstappen looking glum, Saudi Arabia. March 2023© PA Images Verstappen s...

27/03/2023

Former Formula One world champion Jenson Button said that he suffered heat exhaustion and nearly retired from the race before finishing 18th at his NASCAR debut in Texas on Sunday

Former Formula One world champion Jenson Button said that he suffered heat exhaustion and nearly retired from the race before finishing 18th at his NASCAR debut in Texas on Sunday. McLaren’s Jenson Button of Britain waves after a qualifying session at the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang,...

27/03/2023

Gwyneth Paltrow has denied in court that she caused a 2016 ski collision in Utah that the man suing her says has left him with life-changing injuries

Gwyneth Paltrow has denied in court that she caused a 2016 ski collision in Utah that the man suing her says has left him with life-changing injuries. Terry Sanderson, 76, says the Hollywood actress caused the crash. He is seeking damages of $300,000 (£244,000). Ms Paltrow, 50, has countersued. She...

24/03/2023

Claude Lorius, a leading glaciologist whose expeditions helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming, died at the age of 91

Claude Lorius, a leading glaciologist whose expeditions helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming, died at 91. Glaciologist Claude Lorius, seen here in Paris in 2011, once said: “I did not choose science, I chose adventure”© Getty Images He led 22 expeditions to Greenland and...

21/03/2023

A super quick version of this flavoursome Thai green curry with just 4 ingredients. Our simple prawn and coconut soup is ideal for a midweek meal

Cook: 2 mins Easy Serves 2 Ingredients 3 tbsp Thai green curry paste 400ml can coconut milk 150g cooked prawns 250g pack courgetti Method Step 1 Heat 1 tsp flavourless oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the curry paste and cook for 1 min. Pour in the coconut milk, then leave to bubble away....

21/03/2023

Try this easy, sticky Asian-style teriyaki chicken for a speedy weeknight supper – it takes just 20 minutes to make! Serve it with sticky rice and steamed greens

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15 mins Easy Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil 6 skinless and boneless chicken thighs, sliced 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated 50g runny honey 30ml light soy sauce 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp sesame seeds, to serve 4 spring onions,...

21/03/2023

This quick and easy vegetarian curry is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner – with butternut squash, coconut milk, lentils and spinach

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15 mins Easy Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 500g butternut squash (about 1 small squash), peeled and chopped into bite-sized chunks (or buy a pack of ready-prepared to save time), see tip, below left 100g frozen chopped onions 4 heaped tbsp mild curry paste (we used kor...

21/03/2023

An easy Mexican breakfast that'll keep you going all morning, it's got everything you need to pep up your plate

Prep: 3 mins Cook: 7 mins Easy Serves 1 Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil 1 corn tortilla wrap 1 egg 200g can black beans, drained juice ½ lime ½ ripe avocado, peeled and sliced 50g feta, crumbled hot chilli sauce (we like sriracha) Method Step 1 Heat the oil in a frying pan over a...

21/03/2023

Whip up a hearty bowl of soup in next to no time, perfect for a quick lunch or warming supper

Prep: 2 mins Cook: 8 mins Easy Serves 4 Ingredients 1l hot vegetable stock 400g tin chopped tomato 100g thin spaghetti, broken into short lengths 350g frozen mixed vegetable 4 tbsp pesto drizzle of olive oil coarsely grated vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, to serve Method Step 1 Bring the stock to....

14/03/2023

This is a great drink to make if you’re looking for an alternative to the classic cocktail on the rocks

This girls’ night cocktail recipe is simple, easy to make and tastes absolutely sinful! This is a great drink to make if you’re looking for an alternative to the classic cocktail on the rocks. The Big B***y Shake is a drink and a dessert as it combines Southern Comfort with ice cream and milk! T...

14/03/2023

If you’re looking for a fun and unexpected drink to serve, the beer margarita is the perfect drink!

This drink recipe for girls night puts a twist on the classic margarita recipe by adding beer! Even if you don’t consider yourself a beer drinker, this recipe also has frozen limeade and tequila so it’s not like drinking beer out of the bottle. Ingredients: 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen limeade ...

13/03/2023

A smouldering glamathon with multi-generational range, the Italian label's LA runway was all about the oomph

n case any Oscar guests still haven’t found the perfect outfit for Sunday, Donatella Versace brought her catwalk show to LA for some last minute browsing on Thursday evening. And boy was it sexy. And certainly not your average show. A 400-strong team had been busy all week constructing an open-air...

13/03/2023

The simplest way to make any outfit a little bolder and a lot more fun?
Just add some bling

When Coco Chanel said ‘a woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls’, she was not referring to the real deal. This was the designer who introduced ‘fashion jewellery’ to the world, giving stylish women licence to adorn themselves with all manner of faux gold, silver and precious gems. More was mo...

13/03/2023

On the heels of designing a hyper-exclusive £45k watch with Hublot, the master of psychedelic cartoon flowers explores his eccentricities

On a recent evening in a fashionable event space in New York, Takashi Murakami was launching his latest commercial collaboration with the watchmaker Hublot. Through his collaborations with fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton and Vans, and musicians Kanye West and Billie Eilish, few artists have bee...

13/03/2023

From the gowns worn by stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Halle Berry – we trace some of the most memorable Academy Award looks in history

Once a year, usually at Christmas, 82-year-old Anne Sanz would open up a suitcase full of clothes that she kept in her spare bedroom. She would take a look at the contents, relish the memories, then neatly fold them away again. It had been a ritual since 1970 when she first brought home the clothes,...

13/03/2023

Iconic mountain peak to vanish from packaging as the chocolate’s parent company moves part of its production to Slovakia

The iconic Matterhorn mountain’s peak that appears on Toblerone packaging is to be removed. The decision came as Mondelez International, the chocolate’s US-based parent company, moves part of the chocolate bar’s production from its home country of Switzerland to Slovakia. The decision is in li...

10/03/2023

Make use of earthy poitín – an Irish spirit – it works particularly well with the spiciness of American rye whiskey and the herbal chartreuse. A lovely pre-dinner tipple

Prep:5 mins Easy Serves 1 Ingredients 20ml poitín 20ml rye whiskey 10ml yellow chartreuse 15ml lime juice 5ml sugar syrup, see tip 1 egg white Method STEP 1 Shake all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker, then double strain into a coupe glass.

10/03/2023

This classic bourbon cocktail takes a festive turn with a splash of orange juice and edible gold glitter - perfect for Christmas parties

Prep: 10 mins No cook Easy Makes 2 Ingredients crushed ice 50ml bourbon 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp fresh orange juice ½ tbsp sugar syrup 2 slices of oranges To decorate honey gold edible glitter Method Step 1 Using a small paintbrush (or your finger), brush some honey around the rim of two tum...

10/03/2023

A traditional whisky cocktail with bitters, soda water and a simple orange garnish. Serve in a tumbler with plenty of ice

Prep: 5 mins Easy Makes 1 Ingredients 2 tsp sugar syrup or 1 tsp granulated sugar 1-2 dashes Angostura bitters splash of water 60ml Scotch whisky or bourbon soda water (optional) orange slice maraschino cherry (optional) Method Step 1 Put the sugar, bitters and water in a small tumbler. Mix until th...

10/03/2023

Mix whiskey, cognac and absinthe with bitters to make this chic cocktail, adapted from Cecil Beaton’s Cocktail Book, produced by the National Portrait Gallery in collaboration with Claridge’s

Prep: 10 mins plus freezing Easy Serves 1 Ingredients 2 drops of absinthe (we used Pernod) 30ml rye whiskey (we used Michter’s) 30ml cognac (we used Rémy Martin VSOP) 2 drops of Peychaud’s bitters 5ml sugar syrup 1 strip of lemon peel, to garnish Method Step 1 Put a tumbler in the freezer. When...

08/03/2023

What do you know about IWD? We’re here to answer five important questions

Every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day is celebrated to commemorate and honour women’s accomplishments, raise awareness about gender disparities and discrimination, as well as promote global support for women. But what do you know about IWD? We’re here to answer five important questi...