This Day in History: What Happened Today in History – 04 October

Every day has a story. Every date carries echoes from the past. What happened on October 4th throughout history? What moments shaped nations, science, art, and people? In this article, we will journey through those events. On October 4, 1957, the...

Explained: Why Elon Musk's emoji reply to bizarre post on British colonial rule in India sparked outrage

Billionaire Elon Musk's emoji reply to a post on the colonisation of India by the British has sparked outrage. The post which the Tesla owner replied to falsely claimed that “there is no such thing as ‘colonization.’” Elon Musk replied to the post...

Warnings of imports of caged hen eggs as Ukraine and Poland become UK’s biggest suppliers

Ukraine and Poland have overtaken other EU countries to become the UK’s biggest egg suppliers, sparking warnings that imports of eggs from caged hens are slipping “through the back door” despite welfare pledges. Freedom of information data from...

Women's Indian Open: Teen Sensation Anna Huang Targets Historic Hat-Trick

(MENAFN- IANS) Gurugram, Oct 3 (IANS) The 16-year-old Canadian prodigy Anna Huang, one of the brightest rising stars on the Ladies European Tour (LET), will be aiming to script history at the Women's Indian Open 2025, as she chases a rare...

Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: Black History Month guest editor joins, as our Gender Clinic Files investigation begins

This weekend, I'm very pleased to be handing the newsletter over for two important reasons. First up, Phil Samba has joined as our Black History Month guest editor, marking the second year of our initiative to run a special commissioning scheme...

The friendly Surrey pub with idyllic walks on its doorstep that's been named one UK's cosiest

The evenings are drawing in, and the time has come to hunker down and enjoy the colder weather from the safety of a nice and inviting pub. Luckily, The Times has put together a list of the cosiest pubs in the UK, where the fires roar, diners are...

Church of England makes history with first woman Archbishop of Canterbury

Mullally will now be known as Archbishop of Canterbury-designate until she legally becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury in January 2026 The Church of England has made history with the appointment of its first-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury...

The Wiggles Announce UK Tour With New Album ‘The Tree of Wisdom’

The Wiggles are continuing to create history as the worlds greatest child entertainment group. Today, the beloved group announced the release of their brand-new family album, The Tree of Wisdom, alongside plans for a UK tour kicking off in March....

Sarah Mullally Appointed As First Woman To Lead Church Of England: UK Govt

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Sarah Mullally was on Friday named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the UK government announced, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in its history. Her nomination by a committee tasked with finding a...

Warbirds enthusiasts keep history in flight

A community of wartime-era airplane lovers gathered in Brandon this week at an annual meeting to maintain their niche hobby. The Warbirds Canada Conference & Annual General Meeting took place on Friday at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum....

Taylor Swift And Charli XCX History: What Went On Between Them After Diss Track Actually Romantic Is Released

Charli XCX appears to have become the latest star to have become the subject of one of Taylor Swift's diss tracksJordan Strauss/AP/Invision/Scott A Garfitt/ In the run-up to the release of Taylor Swift’s new album The Life Of A Showgirl, fans were...

The historic London restaurant that has been named one of the best in the world

In London, you can’t move for acclaimed restaurants. There are Michelin star stalwarts, like nose-to-tail pioneer St John, taco joints that could hold their own in Mexico City and a growing number of world-class Korean joints from Miga to Dotori....

Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s conservative trailblazer PM set to make history

Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and outspoken security hawk, is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister, taking charge of the world’s fourth-largest economy at a moment of political uncertainty, inflationary strain, and growing...

Today in History: October 4, Soviets launch Sputnik, spark the Space Age

Today is Saturday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2025. There are 88 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 4, 1957, the Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. Also on this date: In...

‘Change is on my agenda’: The six eccentric royal traditions Prince William may do away with

This lack of sartorial peacocking will no doubt influence his reign. From the Order of the Garter procession, where participants wear velvet robes and plumed hats, to the Coronation – where the monarch is swaddled in ermine – much of the royals’...

Archbishop of Canterbury to be a woman for first time in 1,400-year history of Church of England role

Former nurse Sarah Mullally’s appointment has sparked a backlash among conservative Anglican churches in Africa who oppose women bishops The 63-year-old will become the ceremonial head of 85 million Anglicans worldwide and, like her predecessors,...

The gorgeous UK seaside town where furious locals fear 1100 new homes will ruin everything

Porthcrawl Save Our Seaside members are fighting against new high rise buildings (Image: Tim Merry ) In Porthcawl, or the “jewel of the Welsh Riviera” as it's known to many, residents are blessed with natural beauty. Seven sandy beaches, rugged...

Today in History: Oct. 4, Soviets launch Sputnik, spark the Space Age

Published 10:00 pm Friday, October 3, 2025 Today is Saturday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2025. There are 88 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 4, 1957, the Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial...

The pretty commuter town named 1 of best places in UK to live with houses under £400K

Leighton Buzzard is a pretty town in Bedfordshire Leighton Buzzard, a delightful market town in Bedfordshire, brimming with pubs, cafés and independent shops, is sure to captivate any visitor seeking a day trip. Just a half an hour journey from...

Today in history: October 4

Today is Saturday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2025. There are 88 days left in the year. On Oct. 4, 1957, the Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. In 1777, Gen. George Washington’s troops...