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Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled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

1950s British UFO Mystery Finally Solved

Newly uncovered documents reveal startling details about a mysterious 1950s space phenomenon that had British scientists and military officials completely stumped for decades.

BBC's Space Documentary Reveals NASA's Dark Secrets

Christopher Stevens delivers a gripping review of the BBC's explosive new documentary revealing the dark secrets of NASA's early space programme - from institutional sexism to personal tragedies that haunted astronauts' families.

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.

European Giants Form Alliance to Challenge SpaceX

A powerful European consortium led by Airbus, Leonardo and Thales is mounting a serious challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX dominance in the satellite launch market, backed by significant EU investment.

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.

NASA probes first interstellar visitor for planetary defence

In an unprecedented space security operation, NASA's planetary defence team has turned its attention to our solar system's first confirmed interstellar visitor - the mysterious 3I/Atlas object. Discover how scientists are studying this celestial traveller

Elon Musk clashes with ex-congressman over SpaceX funding

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk engages in heated social media exchange with former US representative Sean Duffy over NASA's SpaceX funding, sparking debate about government contracts and private space exploration.

Space debris crashes on Australian farm

A mysterious object from space crashes into remote Australian farmland, with experts pointing to Chinese rocket debris as the likely culprit in this extraordinary celestial incident.

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.

Space debris discovered near Australian mining town

A large, unidentified metallic object suspected to be space debris has been discovered in the remote Western Australian outback near Newman, sparking an international investigation into its origins.

EU space shield plan amid Russia satellite attack fears

European officials unveil ambitious space defence strategy as concerns mount that Russian attacks on Western satellites could invoke NATO's collective defence clause, potentially sparking full-scale conflict.

Mysterious Galactic Glow Baffles Astronomers

Astronomers have detected a mysterious, unexplained glow emanating from the centre of our Milky Way galaxy, challenging current understanding of cosmic phenomena and leaving scientists searching for answers.

NASA JPL axes 550 jobs in major workforce reduction

Exclusive: NASA's prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory announces devastating workforce reduction affecting 550 employees, sending shockwaves through California's space industry as budget uncertainty takes its toll.

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.

NASA Chief Backs Musk's Mars Mission Plans

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson reveals surprising support for Elon Musk's SpaceX Mars colonisation plans, highlighting growing partnership between space agency and private sector in new space race.

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