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UK tourists face £1200 fines at US sand dunes

UK travellers heading to Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park face hefty fines for ignoring strict parking rules during peak season. Essential reading for US road trips.

Tuchel's political tightrope as England manager

New England manager Thomas Tuchel attempts to sideline politics while navigating the immense symbolic weight of leading the Three Lions. Can football truly exist in a vacuum?

West Point removes Confederate symbols after Pentagon order

The US Military Academy at West Point has dismantled multiple Confederate memorials, including a bronze triptych and a portrait of Robert E. Lee, following a Pentagon directive to purge such symbols from US defence facilities.

Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return

Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.

98% of UK drivers clueless about car warning lights

Shocking new research reveals a dangerous knowledge gap as the vast majority of British motorists cannot correctly identify common warning lights on their car's dashboard. Learn what these crucial symbols mean to stay safe on the roads.

Amish Fight Ohio Over Buggy Symbols in Supreme Court

An Amish community in Ohio is challenging state orders to display bright orange safety symbols on their horse-drawn buggies, citing a violation of their deeply held religious beliefs. The case raises profound questions about religious freedom and state re

Trump Demands National Guard in Chicago; Pritzker Refuses

A major political standoff erupts as former President Donald Trump calls for the National Guard to be deployed to Chicago, a move Governor JB Pritzker has vehemently rejected as a dangerous political gambit ahead of the Republican convention.

Sam Ryder's Grand National Anthem Stuns Aintree Crowd

Eurovision hero Sam Ryder made a spectacular and patriotic entrance at the 2024 Randox Grand National, performing the national anthem from a vintage Rolls-Royce to roaring applause from the Aintree crowd.

US National Guard Mobilises Across 19 States in Major Drill

In a massive show of force, nearly 5,500 National Guard soldiers from nineteen American states have been mobilised for a critical homeland security exercise, 'Vigilant Guard', simulating responses to catastrophic domestic threats.

Giant Trump Alligator Statue Ordered Off Alcatraz Island

A Florida-based Native American tribe has been ordered to remove a controversial 15-foot fibreglass alligator statue depicting Donald Trump from Alcatraz Island, following a ruling by the National Park Service that it violates permit regulations.

Yosemite Ranger Sacked in Trans Pride Flag Dispute

A veteran Yosemite National Park ranger has been dismissed following a dispute over displaying a Trans Pride flag at work, igniting a fierce debate on free speech, discrimination, and National Park Service policies.

Life-saving car symbol most drivers ignore

A tiny triangle on your dashboard isn't just decoration – it reveals a crucial safety feature most drivers overlook. Mechanics warn this simple mark could be the difference between life and death in an accident.

Fox Host Defends Confederate Symbols at Pentagon

Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces backlash after arguing that Confederate symbols should be restored at the Pentagon, reigniting debates over historical legacy and racism in the US.

History's most alluring sex symbols revealed

Explore the fascinating history of the world's most adored sex symbols, from Lord Byron to Elvis Presley, in Bea Martínez-Gatell's captivating new book 'Swoon'.

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