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Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students

Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.

Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal

Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.

Putin's Goddaughter Flees Russia for Spain

Maria Putina, Vladimir Putin's goddaughter, has reportedly abandoned Moscow for Spain, joining a growing exodus of Russians seeking freedom from the Kremlin's tightening grip.

Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels

Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.

Napoleon's Army Destroyed by Disease, DNA Reveals

Groundbreaking forensic analysis of soldiers' teeth uncovers the terrifying truth behind Napoleon's catastrophic 1812 Russian campaign - deadly pathogens proved more lethal than Russian soldiers or the brutal winter.

Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo

Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.

Three arrested in UK over Russian spy links

Three individuals have been arrested across England on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services in covert operations against UK targets, as counter-terrorism units launch major investigation.

Three arrested in London for suspected Russian espionage

Three individuals have been detained in a dramatic counter-espionage operation across London, suspected of gathering intelligence for Russian intelligence services. The Metropolitan Police confirms ongoing investigations into this serious national securit

How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years

Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.

Ballet Protest Echoes Soviet Dissent Against Putin

A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.

Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million

Extraordinary timepieces belonging to Admiral Lord Nelson's trusted lieutenants during the Battle of Trafalgar, including one worn as Nelson lay dying, are expected to sell for over £1.2 million at auction.

Russian spy submarine spotted off French coast

Exclusive intelligence reveals a Russian spy submarine was detected operating near French naval bases, raising serious security concerns among NATO allies about Moscow's escalating surveillance activities in European waters.

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