At 192 Jonathan the tortoise is the world's oldest living land animal

21 Restaurant Chains Open on July 4th

From steakhouses and dine-in restaurants to pizza chains, these places will be open and some even serving special Independence Day deals.

Retro Paris: stepping back into the 70s

A visit to Paris’s fifth arrondissement can make you feel unusually nostalgic in the current climate. Home to the Sorbonne, student-filled cafés and all-round Rive Gauche cool, it’s a world away from France on the brink of change. Also known as the Latin Quarter, le cinquième has ready supplies of retro charm and specialist shops to browse and lose yourself in. On an early-evening wander, I come across a shop on rue des Écoles that sells...

Celebrities who slipped on the etiquette at Royal Weddings

Some wedding etiquette is applicable to most traditional Western Christian ceremonies. However, things can get a bit tricky when it comes to royal weddings. Sure, you shouldn't wear white or black, but did you know that taking pictures is also a no-no? But there's more, a lot more! Many celebrity guests, however, didn't get the memo and indeed broke tradition at royal weddings. Click through the following gallery to discover who they are and what they did.

Mother divides Aussies over comparison between Coles and Aldi haul

Melbourne mum Alondra Gataé vented her frustration about the price difference between the two stores - but one small detail has divided shoppers.

The best royal beards and mustaches

We've covered facial hair before (pun intended!), but this time we'll focus on the royals. What's so special about royal beards and mustaches? Well, they are indeed fit for royalty! Plus, many of these famous monarchs uncharacteristically sported mustaches and beards at very specific times of their lives. Do you want to see the best royal beards and mustaches of all time? Then click on!

Damp, mould and rats leave family 'scared' in home

Families' health suffering in substandard private rented accommodation as charities call for action.

'I'm an over-40s makeup expert and this is the exact skin-prep routine I swear by.'

Ageing is a privilege. The beautiful, well-earned lines etched into the skin that have years of stories to tell. That privilege and authenticity is something we never want to take away. However, with mature skin can also come very small annoyances: dryer patches and crepiness that can show up more obviously with makeup. As we know, the right skin prep ... Continued

‘I’ve sold out the O2 – but my £17m baby skincare range made me rich’

Krept, also known as Casyo Johnson, is a renowned grime artist and rapper and one half of the award-winning duo Krept and Konan, as well as co-host of BBC TV show The Rap Game. With his former partner, model Sasha Ellese, he created Nala’s Baby, a skincare range for young children. Krept, 34, lives just outside London. How did your upbringing influ...

Sabah committed to preserving cultural richness

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s unique cultural diversity is a treasure that must be preserved, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story

Sarah Chatto seen at a dance class aged 10 in pictures from 1974

Lady Sarah was pictured by Lord Snowdon at her dancing school in Hammersmith, West London, in 1974. This month she was named the new president of the Royal Ballet School.

How well would YOU do on the UK citizenship test?

It's the general knowledge test that immigrants must take to prove they know about the British way of life. Yet over half of Brits would fail if they had to sit it, a new study has found.

Free UK tidal pool compared to Australia for its crystal clear waters

The lido, which is recommended to swim in between the months of May and September each year, does not charge an entry fee for swimmers. However, its owners do ask for a donation.

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Your Birth Flower (and What It Means)

Are you a lily, a rose, or more of a honeysuckle?

10 Iron-Rich Foods You Need to Add to Your Diet

Chocolate included!

In brief: Storm Pegs; Beautiful Days; A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages – review

Storm Pegs: A Life Made in Shetland Jen Hadfield Picador, £18.99, pp368 In her late 20s, award-winning poet Hadfield made a “pilgrimage” to Shetland, drawn by its mythical reputation as a place on the edge of the world. The reality, she discovered, was vastly different and even harder to resist. In fact, she’s never left, and this magnetic memoir distills her 17-year attempt to answer a simple question: “Where am I?” The archipelago offers...

Man told to tear down 8ft fence by 'ridiculous' council 'buffoons'

Residents of Derby's Limes Avenue had thanked their lucky stars when Matt Hubbard and his family moved into the grade II listed cottage two years ago.

Xochitl Gomez Ravishes in Red in L.A., Plus Shania Twain, Camila Cabello, Chris Martin and More

From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to

The Solo Stove Cast Iron Griddle Is the Only Way I Want to Cook This Summer

My fire pit is now the most powerful piece of cookware I own.

HOROSCOPES: Hit the reset button this week, Cancer.

Natasha Weber is an astrology genius and has predicted our horoscopes for the week beginning June 30. For more from Natasha, follow her on Instagram and Facebook. This week, the new moon in your home zone brings a burst of energy for all things domestic. If renovations are on your mind, now's the time to start. Searching for a new place ... Continued

I had my mom and sisters wear their wedding dresses for my 40th birthday. People stopped to take photos of us.

Hailey Myers asked her three sisters and mom to wear their wedding dresses for her 40th birthday dinner. They had so much fun doing it.

This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Is What Family Pasta Nights Are All About

Put the jar back on the shelf.

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A poem for Sunday

Designers Actually Love This Cheap Fence Idea

It looks expensive.

Find Inspiration and Closure in These 50 Moving On Quotes

These sayings will encourage you let go of the past and pursue the future.

Snezana Wood thought 'desperate women' went on The Bachelor. Then her daughter convinced her to apply.

This is an edited extract from Untold by Snezana Wood, a story of love, motherhood, heartbreak and change. Now available for purchase. It was Eve who told me I had to get out more. She'd seen other parents in relationships and coupled-up, and she wanted the same for me. "You need to go out and have fun and meet people," she ... Continued

After my husband and I stopped wearing our wedding rings, we tried polyamory. 3 years later, we're happily nonmonogamous.

My husband and I were monogamous before we got married. When we stopped wearing our wedding rings, we decided to try polyamory.

These Designer Living Rooms Prove That Minimalism Will Always Be in Style

Always clean, never boring.

32 Styling Tricks That Will Make Your Small Living Room Feel Bigger and Better

Time to outsmart your limiting floorplan. If your living room, family room, or sitting room feels cramped and cluttered, the last thing you'll want to do is spend time in it. Let's change that! Because no matter how small a space is, there are designer strategies to make it feel much bigger than it appears to be. It's not magic; it's just smart styling and layout problem-solving. Get ready to bookmark all these tips and transform your small living room into a comfortable, stylish oasis for you and your household to hang out in. With these designer examples and decorating ideas to guide the way, you'll love the space so much that you'll never want to leave it. 📝 You love finding new design tricks. So do we. Let us share the best of them.

Record collection of rubbish on island in Penang, a dozen dogs found too

People don't just dump rubbish on Pulau Gazumbo, a tiny island just off the Penang Bridge, but dogs as well. Twelve dogs have been found to be abandoned on the island to fend for themselves during a cleanup programme by the Penang Island City council which says efforts are now underway to rescue the strays. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Children 'may go hungry without summer meal payments'

A local charity calls for a free school meal grant to be reinstated ahead of the summer months.

Kedai Kopi Jalan Ampas evokes nostalgia of old Malay films

Among its specialities are laksa Johor, roti gelora, mee kari sri bulan, nasi minyak getaran jiwa, kam heong chicken, nasi dagang bunga and laksam.

I don't always enjoy putting my kids first – and that's nothing to be ashamed of

Louise Pentland would choose to have her daughters in any lifetime, but explains why we all need me-time sometimes

My Mom Is a Grill Master, and She Swears by These $10 Mats for the Perfect Sear

And they’re 44% off right now.

22 Adults-Only Resorts for a Well-Deserved Vacation

These romantic retreats have everything you need—except children.

8 Landscaping Trends That Will Add Value to Your Home, According to Experts

It’s not too late to put in a pickleball court. ’Tis the season for all things landscaping! It’s the perfect time to give your outdoor space a makeover. Whether you’ve recently purchased a new home and are looking to craft your dream garden or simply want to refresh and revitalize your yard, we’re here to help inspire your next landscaping project. We’ve consulted with top designers, landscape architects, and gardening experts to bring you the most exciting landscaping trends of the year. From small urban patios to sprawling backyard retreats, these innovative ideas can easily be tailored to various spaces and styles. Plus, there are ideas for those with green thumbs, those looking for low-maintenance landscaping ideas, and those who simply love entertaining in a beautiful space. Ready to dive in? Read on for the top landscaping trends for 2024, according to experts. For more landscaping inspiration: 16 Low-Maintenance Front Yard Landscaping Ideas 21 Landscaping Ideas With Rocks, Stone, and Mulch 25 Flower Bed Ideas That Are Bursting With Color

Dermatologists Say These Hair Oils Promote Long, Thick, Healthy Hair

Say goodbye to dry, thinning hair and hello to shiny, healthy strands.

Talk about DIY! Inside London estate where locals BUILD own homes

To combat the issue of high house prices, residents of a Lewisham council estate have been given the chance to build their own homes, which has allowed them to make astronomical savings.

Your Horoscope This Week: June 30 To July 6

June comes to an end this week, cosmic beings, which means we’re entering the seventh month of the year. What a trippy thing time is. That’s going to be a recurring thought this week due to Saturn, the planet that’s associated with being a Master of Time, spending its first full week retrograde in the sign of Pisces. Neptune also begins its retrograde in Pisces on July 2 of this week, so Piscean and Cancerian vibes dominate the cosmos. Mercury’s...

Mystery as mom-of-two vanishes with her daughters

Martha Unger, 23, and her daughters - two-year-old Madilynn Grace Unger and one-year-old Haylie Faith Unger - were reported missing from their home just before 7pm Friday.

Why You Should Be Storing Butter In The Freezer

What's cooler than butter being cool? Ice cold!

Where to Buy Meghan Markle's Favorite Shoes

The Duchess of Sussex loves classic staples with a twist.

The Beauty Products the Royal Family Swears By

From Kate Middleton's must-have balm to the nail polish that's multi-generation royal staple, these are the royal beauty essentials.

‘Wow’ way to empower disadvantaged women

After her husband’s death, Isham became the sole breadwinner and earned a livelihood by selling nasi lemak and doing all kinds of work.

Every Man Needs a Blazer. Here Are 25 of the Best.

Sometimes, a hoodie just doesn't cut it.

17 Chic Mules Every Woman Needs in Her Shoe Collection

These are the stylish pairs to slip your feet into from now through the rest of fall.

Girls join St Paul's Cathedral choir for first time

Lila, 11, and Lois, 10, are set to perform in the choir's Choral Evensong service on Sunday.

Hang Tuah exhibition lures more than 10,000 visitors

This exhibition not only presents history, but also aims to nurture the identity of the younger generation with the spirit of Hang Tuah that never fades.

Shaving tips for a smoother face

Shaving is a necessary evil for most men. But scraping a razor blade across one of the most sensitive parts of the body can cause inflamed hair follicles, itching, ingrown hairs, and razor burn. Oh, and what about those nasty nicks and cuts? But fear not! There's an art to achieving the perfect shave. It involves a careful grooming ritual and requires the right kit to pull off. Once mastered, the face looking back at you in the mirror will positively radiate a smooth, healthy glow. So, are you ready to remove that unsightly facial hair? Click through, lather up, and sharpen your shaving technique.

The 10 Best Lego Deals on Amazon This Weekend Include “Harry Potter”, “Star Wars”, and More from $13

Plus, save on the internet-famous Lego flowers