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The Times Daily Quiz: Thursday June 26, 2025
1 Boxing Day falls on which date? 2 Which planet in our solar system comes first alphabetically? 3 In the 1980s, Gareth Hunt advertised which instant coffee brand? 4 Which term for road tax is abbreviated VED? 5 According to Roman mythology, a woodpecker fed which twins when they were infants? 6 The Scottish folk song Will Ye No Come Back Again? commemorates which 'Young Pretender'? 7 Which Channel 4 comedy-drama was set on the fictional Chatsworth council estate in Manchester? 8 The play adapted from which ghost story by Susan Hill opened in the West End in 1989? 9 Who directed a feature-length film adaptation of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost in 2000? 10 The band Madness took their name from a song by which Jamaican ska legend? 11 Who wrote the Wessex novels Wolf Solent (1929) and A Glastonbury Romance (1932)? 12 In 2002, Kaspar Basse founded which chain of juice bars in Copenhagen? 13 Which Japanese manga artist is known for creating the series Fire Punch and Chainsaw Man? 14 In 1978, which country became the first African or Arab nation to win a Fifa World Cup match? 15 The statues pictured are part of which enormous cache of clay sculptures? Scroll down for answers Answers 1 December 26 2 Earth 3 Nescafé 4 Vehicle excise duty 5 Romulus and Remus 6 Bonnie Prince Charlie or Charles Edward Stuart 7 Shameless 8 The Woman in Black. It was adapted by Stephen Mallatratt 9 Kenneth Branagh 10 Prince Buster 11 John Cowper Powys 12 Joe & the Juice 13 Tatsuki Fujimoto 14 Tunisia. The team beat Mexico 3-1 in their first match in the competition 15 Terracotta Army or terracotta warriors
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What to plant for summer scent
As I walk around my garden (and any I'm visiting) I will naturally open up my nostrils to 'full intake' setting. The best gardens are immersive, tickling all the senses, and scent can mark each season almost as clearly as sight. In autumn there's an earthiness, in spring a freshness and winter brings many scented plants into flower to cut through the crisp air. Summer has a different identity in the fragrance department: headier, richer and more lingering perhaps, with some perfumes taking us back to childhood or transporting us around the world. Jasmine does it all for me. When I smell the common jasmine I am taken back to a holiday in Tunisia (how exotic in the 1970s!) where one balmy evening all the children were adorned with a jasmine garland. The fragrance and evening will stay with me for ever. It was a different jasmine — Jasminum sambac, commonly called Arabian jasmine and the national flower of Tunisia — but the scent is close enough. • The 9 best plants for a Mediterranean garden look this summer Summer scent is often enjoyed in the evenings, as many plants pump out their offerings after dusk to attract the moths that pollinate them. There are hundreds of wonderfully fragrant roses (including my rambler 'Paul's Himalayan musk', which is wafting its unmissable scent in every direction), but I'm sticking to others for this piece as there are many to fill your nostrils, and in a small garden just one or two should do the job nicely. There are a few, some hardier than others. The hardiest is the common jasmine (Jasminum officinale), which is fast-growing, a little unruly perhaps, but great for growing over a pergola or shed. J officinale 'Devon cream' is smaller (3m in height and spread), but the creamy white flowers are a bit larger and highly scented too. Trachelospermum jasminoides (commonly called star jasmine) is not a jasmine at all but still a great evergreen climber with a similar fragrance. Again, a huge range (make sure you buy ones with scent as they don't all have it), but you can't beat Lilium regale, which grows to 1.5m and carries huge trumpet-shaped, fully perfumed flowers that alone will fill a small space. Plant bulbs from early autumn to mid spring. Be mindful it is toxic to cats. • The best plants for full-sun in hot weather A lovely evergreen, silver-leafed shrub reaching 4m in height and spread. In summer it delivers clusters of yellow flowers that smell distinctly of pineapple. Grows best against the warmth and protection of a south-facing wall. I've inherited a few and wow, their scent is fabulous. Vase-shaped shrubs. Philadelphus 'Virginal' is the most statuesque form (height 3m x spread 2.5m) with double white flowers; P 'Belle étoile' is more compact (height 1.2m x spread up to 2m) — ideal for the smaller garden with an arching wide habit and masses of simple, open white flowers with an orange tinge and a wonderful scent. • The garden designer's favourite roses for summer scent Perennials with a sweet to spicy scent. There are plenty of varieties to go for, including paniculata 'eventide' with mauve blooms that stand out in the evening light and 'Franz Schubert' with soft pink flowers. There are annual phlox varieties too with good scent. Loose climbers, essential in a cottage garden. There are many to choose from; one of my favourites is Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' for its creamy white flowers with a dark purple streak giving a two-tone look overall. It has a classic honeysuckle scent and flowers longer and later than others, sometimes from July through to October. If it gets out of hand and turns into a bird's nest, cut it back quite hard in spring to rejuvenate it. You may miss out on its flowers for a year, but it'll be back. A star plant for evening scent, this tall, statuesque biennial has sprays of elegant, white, drooping trumpet-shaped flowers that deliver a sweet jasmine aroma. Sow seed in spring for flowers the following year or buy in pots — it's not too late to plant out now. Height 1.5m x spread 60cm. • The best fast-growing climbing plants and garden structures A biennial with large, lemon-scented yellow flowers on tall, purple-tinged stems that open at dusk to fill the evening garden with fragrance. Sow two every year to ensure self-seeding and reliable flowering every summer. Grow in plenty of sun on free-draining, even poor soil. The showy evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa) has pink or white flowers. Ah, the scent of summer. Sweet and airy fragrance and ideal for cut flowers to bring into the house. Climbing annual plants reach about 2m in height. Sow seed October to February or buy in pots ready to go in spring. Lathyrus odoratus 'Cupani' (two-tone with maroon upper petals and violet wings), the original, was introduced in 1699 and has a fabulous scent. Huge range of colours available.
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Chelsea boss Maresca hails Fernandez ahead of Benfica Club World Cup clash
Enzo Fernandez in action for Chelsea against Esperance at the Club World Cup (FRANCK FIFE) Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca on Friday hailed the contribution of playmaker Enzo Fernandez as the Argentinian prepares to come up against his old team Benfica at the Club World Cup. "I am very pleased with Enzo especially because first of all he is a nice and polite boy, and then with us since we started he has been working very well in every aspect on and off the pitch," Maresca told reporters in Charlotte. Advertisement That is where the sides will face off on Saturday in the last 16 of FIFA's expanded competition. Fernandez was a vital cog in the Chelsea side that finished fourth in the Premier League to qualify for next season's Champions League, and also featured in their run to the UEFA Conference League title. At the Club World Cup he came off the bench at half-time to score the second goal in the 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in their opening game. The 24-year-old has started both matches since, and laid on two goals in the 3-0 victory against Esperance of Tunisia in Philadelphia which clinched Chelsea's place in the last 16. Advertisement Fernandez was signed from Benfica in February 2023 for a British transfer record fee at the time of £107 million ($147 million). In 2025 he has scored and assisted a total of 14 goals. "This season he struggled a bit at the beginning to understand the way we want to play but (since) then he is doing fantastic also in terms of numbers, goals and assists," Maresca added. "This is what I want from attacking players -- I have said many times that I prefer to have attacking players with 10-12 goals each than just one striker with 40 goals. "His contribution has been top and I am sure it will be even better next season." Advertisement Chelsea have won all three previous competitive meetings with Benfica, the last coming in the Europa League final in 2013. But Maresca is wary of the Portuguese side after they beat Bayern Munich to top their group at the competition. "I think Benfica, not only in this competition, have always shown how big a club they are in Europe," said the coach. "In the last game they beat Bayern so they showed what they can do. Every game is tough and complicated, and anything can happen." If Chelsea win they will head to Philadelphia for a quarter-final on July 4. as/bb
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Rosters Confirmed Ahead of FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 Tip-Off
Mohamed Mandour Final rosters for all 16 national teams competing in the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 have been confirmed, with tip-off set for June 28 in Switzerland. The tournament features rising stars from around the globe, including 2023 finalists France, who are aiming for redemption in a highly competitive Group D alongside the United States, Australia, and Cameroon. The teams have been divided into four groups: Group A: Argentina, Mali, Serbia, New Zealand Group B: China, Slovenia, Germany, Canada Group C: Jordan, Switzerland, Israel, Dominican Republic Group D: Cameroon, USA, Australia, France Each team will play three games during the Group Phase, which runs from June 28 through July 1. All 16 teams will then advance to the Round of 16 on July 2, where teams from Groups A and B will face off, as will those from Groups C and D, based on group standings. The Knockout Phase continues with Quarterfinals on July 4, Semifinals on July 5, and concludes with the Championship Final, Third Place Game, and placement matches on July 6. The tournament is a critical showcase for young talent on the path to professional and senior national team careers, with global scouts watching closely. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
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Asal & Gohar Reach Final PSA World Tour Tournament Final in Toronto
Rana Atef Egyptian squash stars Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar have advanced to the final of the prestigious PSA World Tour Final, currently taking place in Toronto, Canada. In the men's semi-final, Asal delivered an impressive performance to defeat fellow Egyptian Karim Abdel Gawad 2–0. Regarding the women's competitions, world No. 2 Nouran Gohar overcame Japan's Satomi Watanabe. Gohar claimed a 2–1 victory, securing her place in the final. The tournament also witnessed the withdrawal of three Egyptian players. Tarek Momen exited the competition following his retirement announcement, while Nour El Sherbini and Amina Orfi were both forced to withdraw due to injury. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
