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UK Fertility Rate Crashes to Record Low for Third Year

Exclusive analysis of ONS figures reveals a deepening demographic crisis as the fertility rate in England and Wales hits a record low. Discover the economic pressures, shifting societal norms, and government policies behind the decline.

Golant Cornwall Property Prices Soar 66% in a Year

The tiny Cornish village of Golant, famed for its riverside charm and Daphne du Maurier links, is defying the national property trend with a staggering 66% price surge. Discover why this hidden haven is becoming Britain's most sought-after postcode.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a major maritime operation, the US Coast Guard has intercepted a colossal shipment of cocaine worth over £330 million off the Florida coast, marking one of the largest narcotics seizures this year.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a massive counter-narcotics operation, the US Coast Guard unloads 7,400kg of cocaine seized from smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with an estimated street value of over £330 million.

DHS seizes $3.2M in counterfeit Apple AirPods

US authorities intercept massive shipment of fake Apple products from China, preventing an estimated $3.2 million consumer scam. The sophisticated counterfeits were destined for American buyers.

Dazzling Fireball Meteor Explodes Over Melbourne

A spectacular fireball meteor lit up the night sky over Melbourne, Australia, sparking a social media frenzy and reports of a loud sonic boom. Experts confirm it was a rare and significant event.

Melbourne's $2.02m 'Fixer-Upper' Stuns Property Market

A modest three-bedroom home in Melbourne's Carnegie, with no parking and dated interiors, defies all expectations by selling for a record-breaking $2.02 million, shocking the property market and setting a new benchmark for the suburb.

Aussie's DIY Meth Smuggle: Household Item Stash in Thailand

A 34-year-old Australian national faces the death penalty after Thai customs officials discovered 4kg of crystal methamphetamine ingeniously concealed inside a common household appliance. The shocking find was made at a Bangkok mail centre.

Sinaloa Cartel drug ring busted in Brooklyn

US authorities have dismantled a suspected Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug operation in Brooklyn, arresting multiple individuals allegedly tied to the notorious Mexican cartel.

Drug gangster Jamie Rothwell jailed for 21 years

Notorious gangster Jamie Rothwell has been sentenced to 21 years behind bars for running a multi-million-pound cocaine empire across Greater Manchester. Discover how police dismantled his operation.

Meteor explosion shakes Western Australia

A meteor exploded over Western Australia, generating a sonic boom so powerful it rattled homes and left locals in awe. Witnesses described a bright fireball lighting up the sky before the deafening blast.

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