As the battle for Normandy unfolded, X Troop commandos played a critical role in securing Pegasus Bridge before German reinforcements could counterattack. While bagpipes and legends shaped the ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was ...

Ever stumbled across a sound that made you stop in your tracks? Maybe it was something ancient and unfamiliar, yet strangely ...

In Taybeh, in the occupied West Bank, two Christmas trees stand metres from where Jewish settlers in the summer attacked agricultural land next to a centuries-old church, drawing condemnation from ...

BAGPIPE chiefs last night launched a proud defence of the instrument in the face of claims they’re not truly Scottish. But experts say that pipes from thousands of years are nothing like the ones ...

Scotland is often associated with the famous Highland bagpipes - an integral part of Scottish culture. However, a history writer has recently highlighted that the instrument is not truly Scottish and ...

The bagpipes, most commonly seen in their Great Highland form from Scotland, are a loud and imposing musical instrument. Known for being difficult to practice quietly, they’re not the ideal thing to ...

From sides to mains and mulled wine to holiday cookies, here's what to serve on Christmas to celebrate with German flair. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years ...

Take Britain's most irreverent quiz of the year - compiled by Steve Bennett - to find how much attention you were really ...

From chart-toppers Ghost and Sleep Token to rising stars Lorna Shore and Spiritbox, 2025 has been a massive year for metal ...

Wrap the rubber glove around the end of the tube and stick it in place with sticky tape With a grown-up's help, cut a small hole in the middle finger of the glove, then insert a straw into the hole ...