Half-million-year-old wooden structure unearthed
Ancient timber preserved in a riverbed suggests humans were building wooden structures 500,000 years ago.
2023-09-20 23:19
Carlo Ancelotti names his favourites for the Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that current holders Manchester City are the favourites to win the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League.
2023-09-20 19:16
Alejandro Balde signs Barcelona contract extension
Barcelona have confirmed talented full-back Alejandro Balde has signed a contract extension until 2028.
2023-09-20 18:48
Andre Onana opens up on relationship with Harry Maguire
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has discussed his relationship with Harry Maguire and revealed his thoughts on replacing David de Gea.
2023-09-20 17:56
US soldiers face South Korea drug probe after police raid army bases
South Korean police have arrested two people and questioned more than a dozen American soldiers on suspicion of smuggling and distributing synthetic cannabis after raiding two US army bases.
2023-09-20 16:45
Baseball 40-40 club: Which MLB players have hit 40 HRs with 40 SBs?
Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. is nearing baseball's 40-40 club. Which illustrious list of MLB players have accomplished the feat in the big leagues previously?
2023-09-20 10:47
Champions League fixtures today - your guide to Wednesday's games
Previews and how to watch on TV and live stream all the Champions League Matchday 1 games taking place on Wednesday night. Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all in action
2023-09-20 07:21
MLB Rumors: Mets Ohtani excuse, AJ Preller’s future, Marlins make sneaky move
MLB Rumors: Mets have a financial excuse to not pursue Shohei Ohtani, AJ Preller on the hot seat with the Padres, and a Marlins sneaky move for the playoff push.
2023-09-20 07:16
Fentanyl found under nap mats at New York nursery kills child - US officials
The deadly drug was found under mats that children use for naps, investigators say.
2023-09-20 06:50
Ukraine war: Russian 'evil cannot be trusted', Zelensky tells UN
The world must unite to end Russia's aggression, Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly.
2023-09-20 04:53
How India-Canada ties descended into a public feud
The rift between two strategic partners erupted over a Sikh separatist leader's murder in Canada.
2023-09-20 01:28
The 10 Best knife sets
1. Lakeland This smart-looking rubberwood block comes complete with five knives – paring, cook's, all-purpose, carving and bread, which covers what most kitchens need. Each is made from a single piece of hardened stainless steel and there's good handling balance. £59.99, lakeland.co.uk 2. Robert Welch This award-winning set contains six high-quality knives and a stylish knife-block with a handy in-built knife sharpener. Each knife slot has a clever integral magnet mechanism, so that when you slide the knife in or out, the sharp edge is protected. £280, robertwelch.com 3. Maxwell & Williams This five-piece slice-and-dice knife set features knives constructed with stainless steel with a non-stick overcoat for the blade. The coloured handles make them clearly distinguishable from the blade during use and cleaning and they're currently reduced from £59.96. £29.95, maxwellandwilliams.co.uk 4. IKEA Slipad This entry-level knife block, which includes five multi-coloured knives ranging from a paring knife to a carving knife, is perfect for those setting up home on a budget, students going off to college, or the occasional cook. £11, ikea.com 5. Pampered Chef Pampered Chef's knives are the business. They are finely crafted from fully forged, high-carbon German steel for a perfect edge and sharpness, stain and corrosion resistance and durability. Too expensive? There's a less comprehensive set at £127. £390, pamperedchef.co.uk 6. Zwilling This company has been making knives since 1731 and its latest range is hard to fault. The blades are perfectly balanced and all the knives are all forged from a single piece of stainless steel, which goes through six different stages of heat production followed by an ice-hardening process, for optimum durability and stain resistance. £169.99, lakeland.co.uk 7. Judge This eye-catching set makes it easy to find the right knife for the task in hand. The five Sabatier blades with contoured anti-slip handles are clearly displayed in their acrylic stand and if you don't like the red, there's a black version, too. £48, judgecookware.co.uk 8. Stellar James Martin Designed in conjunction with TV chef James Martin, these high-specification stainless-steel blades have a high level of Molybdenum (a type of metal) for lasting quality and come with a lifetime guarantee. Additional knives are also available. £72, stellarcookware.co.uk 9. Raymond Blanc Knives Each blade in this six-piece knife collection is ice-hardened Japanese steel and they run the entire length of the handle to ensure perfect balance, precision and durability. The Suregrip handle is ergonomically countoured, too, enabling a really firm grip. £125, raymondblanc.com 10. Robert Welch Here's another set featuring the multi-award winning Robert Welch Signature kitchen knives. This time, the base – a bamboo drawer unit – is designed for those who like to keep their worktops tidy while cooking. It's also ultra-safe for households with children. £110, robertwelch.com
2023-09-19 23:51