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Porsche left dangling on cliff after GPS shortcut disaster

A German tourist's luxury holiday took a terrifying turn when his satellite navigation system led his Porsche up a treacherous mountain path, leaving the vehicle teetering dangerously on a cliff edge in southern Italy.

Bligh's Mutiny Survival Compass for Sale

The extraordinary brass compass that enabled Captain William Bligh to navigate 3,600 miles to safety after the infamous 1789 Mutiny on the Bounty emerges for public sale, revealing one of history's greatest survival stories.

England crush NZ by 95 runs in T20 thriller

Phil Salt's explosive 86 and Harry Brook's unbeaten 67 powered England to a commanding 95-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 international at Old Trafford.

Jesus's Real Appearance: Forensic Truth Revealed

Groundbreaking forensic research challenges Mel Gibson's iconic portrayal in The Passion, revealing what Jesus of Nazareth truly looked like based on scientific analysis of 1st-century Jewish men.

Rare 1659 Latin text rediscovered at university library

A long-missing 17th-century Latin book, 'Theologia Moralis,' has been miraculously recovered at Michigan State University's library after being lost for approximately 50-70 years, sparking excitement among rare book historians.

Lost 19th Century New York Photos Rediscovered

A remarkable collection of previously unseen photographs by George Bradford Brainerd reveals intimate moments of 19th century New York, offering a stunning visual time capsule of the evolving metropolis.

Robert the Bruce Era Stained Glass Discovered in Shop

A stunning 14th-century stained glass panel depicting Scottish nobility, dating back to the time of Robert the Bruce, has been uncovered in an Edinburgh antiques shop after being misidentified for decades.

Flintoff's 13-pint celebration after Lords century

England cricket legend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff reveals his epic 13-pint celebration after scoring a century at Lords and shares hilarious stories from his 10 Downing Street visit with Kevin Pietersen in exclusive Daily Mail interview.

Cecil Beaton: Fashion's Visionary Photographer

The National Portrait Gallery's stunning new exhibition reveals Cecil Beaton's extraordinary journey from royal photographer to Vogue visionary, capturing 20th century style icons.

Knight's Century Leads England to Cricket World Cup Victory

England captain Heather Knight delivered a masterclass innings of 101 runs, steering her team to a commanding 49-run victory against Bangladesh in the Women's Cricket World Cup with exceptional batting and tactical leadership.

Hogarth's Restored Hospital Murals Open to Public

William Hogarth's monumental staircase murals at St Bartholomew's Hospital have been meticulously restored and are now open to the public for the first time in their 250-year history.

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