A ONCE bustling city with multi-storey tower houses and a cobra goddess temple built 2,400 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists.
The densely built city dates back to the 4th century BCE – and even used to have a thriving local economy and religious traditions, researchers said.
Buried under modern day Tell el-Fara’in, Egypt, state-of-the-art technology has been used to uncover the ancient city of Imet.
Boffins from the University of Manchester and the University of Sadat City in Cairo made the groundbreaking discovery in the African nation’s Nile Delta.
A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Nicky Nielsen excavated an array of extraordinary artefacts – which point to the location’s booming economy and religious practice.
The team said: “The University of Manchester is bringing the ancient Delta back one discovery at a time.”
They said locating the forgotten city of Imet allowed them to have a greater understanding of “daily life, spirituality, and urban planning in the Delta”.
The incredible city dates back to the Late Period in Egypt – the final era of Egyptian rule which was killed off by Alexander the Great’s conquest.
Archaeologists used remote sensing including high-resolution satellite imagery.
They first detected ancient mudbricks, which led them to discover “dense architectural remains”.
These included multi-storey buildings with “exceptionally thick foundation walls”.
The team dubbed these “tower houses”.
The 4th-century Egyptians are understood to have built them to accommodate their soaring population.
Imet, as well as the Delta region, became an urban center, the scientists said following their breakthrough finding.
Leading researcher Dr Nielsen said: “These tower houses are mainly found in the Nile Delta between the Late Period and the Roman era, and are rare elsewhere in Egypt.
“Their presence here shows that Imet was a thriving and densely built city with a complex urban infrastructure.”
In another shocking revelation, the scientists also discovered a large building dating to the mid-Ptolemaic Period – even older than the Late Period.
This fascinating find meant that the city may have had even more ancient roots.
The building, which is understood to be older than the rest of the city, had a limestone plaster floor and massive pilars.
It was also built across a processional road that connected it to a temple dedicated to the city’s patron deity, Wadjet, the cobra goddess.
But it was abandoned around the mid-Ptolemaic era, sparking theories that religious beliefs may have changed at the time, the experts said.
Archaeologists also uncovered a grain-processing area and animal pens – proof that Imet had a developed local economy and religious traditions.
And they found artefacts which supported the idea that the Delta centre was once a thriving Ancient Egyptian community.
Their most prized discoveries included a green faience ushabti from the 26th Dynasty, a stela of the god Harpocrates with protective iconography, and a bronze sistrum adorned with the twin heads of Hathor, goddess of music and joy.
These finds have helped experts piece together one of Ancient Egypt’s long-lost cities – shining new light on the empire’s final days.
KIM Kardashian looked absolutely incredible in a busty corset and stockings.
The reality veteran but on a racy display as she attended Jeff Bezos’ wedding afterparty in Venice.
Kim, 44, led the world’s A-listers who flocked to Venice for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez‘s ultra-rich wedding of the century.
She was previously seen boarding taxi boats to reach the city alongside her sister Khloe and their momager Kris.
Her half-sisters Kylie Jenner and her supermodel sibling Kendall Jenner have also been present for the festivities.
Now, the Skims co-founder has put on a sensual display as she headed to a late-night pyjama themed party.
Kim practically busted out of her nude-coloured corset lingerie set by Turkish designer Dilara Findikoglu.
The vintage-style bodice was accompanied by a sheer tulle skirt and trail as she donned matching stockings.
As she strutted down the Italian boulevards, she accessoried the look with a Lorraine Schwartz necklace.
Her jet black hair was styled into her iconic long waves as she sported a glowing makeup look.
She also made jaws drop with a matching brown boa arm-piece was draped around her elbows.
The reality star is a good pal to bride Lauren, 55, and she event attended her mega bachelorette weekend in Paris.
This was also alongside pop sensation Katy Perry in May as the highly-publicised garthering costed roughly £500,000.
The famous family were spotted hugging movie star Orlando Bloom who shares daughter Daisy with Katy, 40 as the pair battle through split rumours.
It seems the Troy actor previously already had eyes for The Kardashians personality.
The pair were spotted sharing a warm embrace at the Gritti Palace Hotel just days after it was confirmed his decade-long relationship had ended.
As of November 2023, there are 13 Kardashian-Jenner grandchildren.
Kourtney Kardashian has three kids with her ex Scott Disick: Mason, 14, Penelope, 11, and Reign, nine. In November 2023, she welcomed her first son with her husband Travis Barker: Rocky Thirteen.
Kim Kardashian has four children with her ex-husband Kanye West: North, 11, Saint, eight, Chicago, six, and Psalm, five.
Khloe Kardashian has two children with her ex Tristan Thompson: True, six, and Tatum, two.
Rob Kardashian has one daughter with his ex Blac Chyna: Dream, seven.
Kylie Jenner has two children with her ex Travis Scott: Stormi, six, and Aire, two.
But fans since pointed back to a telling moment from September 2024 as a possible clue that things had already started to unravel.
During a high-profile gala in New York whilst still very much engaged to Katy, Orlando was seen sneaking a cheeky glance at Kim’s famous derrière.
ONE lucky punter has managed to bag a whopping six-figure sum in tonight’s Lotto draw.
There was no winner of the main jackpot, which currently sits at €9,155,242.
But in total, 101,000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws.
And one even managed to match five numbers with the bonus in the main draw, winning €103,318.
In tonight’s Lotto draw, the winning numbers were: 7, 13, 18, 19, 40 and 43.
The bonus number was five.
In the Lotto Plus 1 draw, another punter managed to match five numbers with the bonus to bag €5,000.
There was no winner of the top prize, which is a handy €1,000,000.
The numbers drawn were: 23, 27, 28, 35, 43 and 44.
The bonus number was 31.
There was also no winner of the Lotto Plus 2 top prize of €250,000.
The winning numbers were: 2, 11, 13, 15, 25 and 35.
The bonus number drawn was 41.
Another 95 players won tonight’s raffle draw, bagging €500.
The winning raffle number was 7216.
This comes days after the Lotto shop that sold a winning EuroMillions ticket worth €500k was revealed.
The National Lottery is urging players to check their tickets to see if they are the lucky winner.
The winning numbers are 16, 20, 38, 41 and 50.
The Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Centra, North Terenure Road, Dublin 6.
National Lottery spokesperson, Darragh O’Dwyer said: “While there was no winner of the EuroMillions jackpot, over 39,000 players in Ireland won prizes in both the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws.
“With our Dublin player taking the top prize of €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw.
“This is Dublin’s sixth EuroMillions Plus top prize win of 2025, and the 22nd EuroMillions Plus win so far this year.”
They advised if you are holding a winning ticket to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222.
Or you can email claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of your prize.
The latest EuroMillions Plus top prize win brings the total number of EuroMillions Plus wins of €500,000 to 22 so far in 2025.
Bringing the total prize money won in the EuroMillions Plus top prize to an incredible €11,000,000.
A SOMALIAN refugee who stabbed youth footballer Kiyan Prince to death outside a school has been deported.
Hannad Hasan was given sanctuary in 2001 after fleeing the war-torn African nation.
But just five years later, the thug teen killed QPR youth player Kiyan, 15, after he tried to break up a fight.
Hasan, 17, got Kiyan in a headlock and stabbed him through the heart with a penknife in a May 2006 murder in Edgware, north-west London, which horrified Britain.
Hasan was handed a minimum of 13-years behind bars and was denied parole last year.
The now 35-year-old was flown to Somalia in October 2024.
Queens Park Rangers called their ground the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in 2019 after a fan vote over naming rights.
The West London championship club reverted to their Loftus Road name three years later.
When Hasan was jailed, Judge Paul Worsley said: “Taking the life of another is always a terrible thing – taking the life of a talented, popular 15-year-old schoolboy who was known to you and who had done you no wrong and had everything to live for defies description.”
After the verdict, Mr Prince said the family was “ecstatic, over the moon” at the sentence.
A Home Office spokesperson said: “Foreign nationals who commit crime should be in no doubt that we will do everything to make sure they are not free to roam Britain’s streets, including removing them from the UK at the earliest possible opportunity.
“Since the election we’ve removed 4,436 foreign criminals, a 14% increase on the same period 12 months prior.”
Not-for-profit KPF is committed to using Kiyan’s legacy to combat knife crime and other forms of youth violence.
RYAN Tubridy and his bride-to-be showed off her engagement ring as they celebrated Radio 1 legend Joe Duffy’s departure at a bash.
The former Late Late Show host and fiancee Dr Clare Kambamettu made their first official appearance as soon-to-be newlyweds at Duffy’s leaving do.
Beaming Tubs and Dr Clare flashed the ring as they rocked up to The Duke pub in Dublin’s city centre on tonight.
The loved-up pair were in town to pay their respects to Duffy, 69, hours after he hosted his final Montrose broadcast today.
Co Kildare based Clare is a clinical psychologist and a former Rose of Tralee.
It’s believed that she and Tubridy began dating after she appeared as a guest on his former RTE Radio 1 One show.
Clare previously opened up about the big moment and revealed just how unexpected it really was.
She told the Rose of Tralee podcast: “I was completely surprised. I actually didn’t pick up on his nervousness at all, and it was a big shock.
“Without saying too much, he had told me that he was going down to find out about how we would hire bikes when he was actually going to collect my engagement ring.
“I just thought nothing of it. I was like, ‘Grand, thanks for doing that’.
“So I don’t know if I would have been more or less shocked to have an electric bike turn up in the hotel room.”
Clare also praised the broadcaster’s choice of engagement ring and admitted she’s a “little bit obsessed”.
Close pal Ryan shared a snap of himself and Joe and admitted he was looking forward to the knees-up in the capital last night.
Duffy, who left his Liveline show after nearly 27 years, was congratulated by the many faces from throughout his career.
Among those at the star-studded party were Miriam O’Callaghan, Aonghus McAnally, Brush Shields, Syl Fox, John McColgan, Mike Murphy, Marty Morrissey, Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick.
Other pals and colleagues out for the night included Brenda Donohue, Health Minister Dr Jennifer Carroll MacNeil, Gay Byrne’s daughter Suzy and her daughter Sadhbh, and Charlie Bird’s widow Claire Mould.
Prime Time host Miriam paid tribute to her friend of many decades, and said: “Joyous evening spent celebrating the incredible Joe Duffy.
“Brilliant broadcaster, lovely guy. That’s all that matters in the end, he was a really good person.
“Here’s to the next brilliant chapter, Joe.”
GAA legend Marty also got a photo with his pal and hailed his impact on Irish radio. Marty posted: “Joe’s instinct as a journalist and broadcaster was simply top class and his connection with the audience was magical.
“We will miss listening and talking to Joe every day. Congratulations, my friend, on a fantastic career. Thank you for everything.”
Earlier, host Claire Byrne joined the tributes on Duffy’s last day in RTE, as friends and family gathered for his exit, sharing: “What a great send-off for Joe today!”
President Michael D Higgins sent a message praising Duffy’s “lifelong commitment to justice, equality and public service”.
And Taoiseach Micheal Martin personally called in to the show, telling Duffy: “You were, and are, the voice of the people.”
Live music was performed by the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band and the Camembert Quartet, who opened the show with a special rendition of Thank You for Being a Friend, among others.
Humble Duffy noted the Liveline would be open as normal on Monday, even if he wasn’t there.
Signing off for the last time, Joe kept it short, telling listeners: “Love you all, it’s been a privilege.”
DESSIE FARRELL insists the Jacks will be back after quitting as Dublin boss last night.
The Sky Blues are on the hunt for a new gaffer after Farrell announced his decision to step away after their All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Tyrone.
The Na Fianna clubman spent six seasons in charge. He led them to their sixth All-Ireland in a row in 2020 in his first season at the helm, and landed Sam Maguire again in 2023.
But a host of high-profile departures in the likes of Brian Fenton, Jack McCaffrey, Paul Mannion and James McCarthy saw them struggle for form this summer.
Their shock Leinster SFC loss to Meath was their first provincial championship defeat since 2010.
They failed to top their All-Ireland series group after a round 2 loss to Armagh, before Tyrone ended their campaign at Croke Park last night.
And Farrell admits 2025 was always going to be his final farewell after back to back All-Ireland quarter-final defeats – but insists Dublin will rise again.
He said: “I would have informed the County Board at the start of the season that regardless of what happened this would be the last hurrah.
“I’ve informed the players in the dressing room there as well that I’d be stepping away. I’ve had a great innings.
“I think it’s just come to a natural end. It’s easier to say it today than I have to say it next week or in a couple of weeks’ time.
“While everyone’s bitterly disappointed, sometimes failure is greatness waiting to happen. This could be a big platform for that group going forward.
“A lot of lessons in this season for players and for the group, and I think they’ll be better for it and well set up to attack a new season in 2026.
“Some of the new lads we brought in this year, still getting to know them, but a great crop of fellas as well. It augurs very well for Dublin football.”
Farrell says 2025 was always going to be a transition year for Dublin after the host of departures.
But the 1995 All-Ireland winning hitman loved every second of his time in charge as they won two All-Irelands and five Leinster SFC crowns under his watch.
He said: “I think everyone involved, management, coaches, backroom and players knew that this was going to be a different season. We just embraced that challenge and see where it took us.
“I definitely don’t want to make it about me because it’s always and always has been about the players. Ultimately, they’re the men who step into the arena.
“They’re the men in the formative years of their lives who dedicate so much to playing for their county. I have huge admiration and respect for them.
“I think the overriding feeling for me now is that I will miss the people. It’s not necessarily the position because some of the relationships are really important to me.
“Some of those lads have been like kids to me, watching them grow up.
“They’re a special group and I’m very, very grateful for them and for all they’ve given. They’ll drive on and Dublin will be a good place next season and the season after.
“I think between being a player for Dublin underage and as a senior player and then as an underage coach and senior coach, manager, whatever you want to call it, I’ve got the guts of 40 years.
“It’s a long time and it’s been a privilege every year, every step of the journey. I’ve met some great people. I’ve had a ringside seat for some of the best players that ever performed in the arena out there.”
LOVE Island star Wil Anderson has revealed he’s undergoing a hair transplant after ‘struggling for years’ with hair loss.
The 24-year-old shared a picture of his shaven head as he prepares for surgery, heading to a specialist clinic in Kent for the procedure.
He also posed with his doctor at KSL Clinics, who previously did the hair transplant of radio DJ Dean McCullough before he entered the I’m a Celeb jungle last year.
Sharing before and after photos, Wil explained that, despite his young age, he has been dealing with a receding hairline ‘for years’ and wanted a permanent solution.
He wrote: “After many years of using various methods to help mask my hair loss, I’ve decided to go for a permanent solution.
“Even though this is a permanent solution it still requires consistent use of hair care products to maximise results. 
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Promising he would “keep you guys posted on my journey”, he thanked the clinic before declaring: “Now time to rest up and recover.”
Fellow 2024 Love Islander Ronnie Vint was first to send his support, writing: “Yes brother 
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His girlfriend, Uma Jammeh, also shared her celebration of the decision, simply writing: “Yay!!!!!” in the comments too.
However, others were confused by the star’s decision, with one writing: “i thought his hairline was sound tbf”
Another added: “What is wrong with going bald?? 
Some extremely attractive bald men” prompting another to add “he would have looked amazing bald.”
Wil’s decision comes after he and Uma moved into their swanky new home in London – less than a year after getting together on Love Island.
Uma entered the show as a bombshell but ended up quitting the show shortly after Reuben Collins tried to swipe her in a coupling up and Wil was dumped from the island.
Rather than stay with Reuben, Uma instead announced that she would be leaving too, and they’ve been together ever since,
The duo shared videos of their new pad in May, boasting panoramic views of the city and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Uma has also become the face of a six-figure ad campaign for L’Oreal Paris, being branded their “Chief Gloss Officer”.
