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Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

North Korea Loses 2,000 Troops in Flood Catastrophe

Exclusive report reveals a catastrophic incident in North Korea where thousands of young troops perished during a rushed infrastructure project ordered by Kim Jong-un, highlighting the regime's brutal disregard for human life.

The tragic true story behind Ferrari's famous logo

The iconic Ferrari prancing horse emblem has a poignant and heroic origin story, born from a national tragedy and a mother's enduring love. Discover the First World War tale that led to the creation of a motoring legend.

Korean Air Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing After Scare

A Korean Air flight from Seoul to Taiwan made an emergency landing after a sudden depressurisation incident injured a passenger. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft plunged thousands of feet, forcing a diversion to Japan.

Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate

Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.

Author Discovers He's Related to the Real Oliver Twist

A stunning genealogical discovery reveals a modern author's direct lineage to the impoverished boy who inspired Charles Dickens' iconic character, Oliver Twist, rewriting a chapter of literary history.

Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars

Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.

Kim Jong Un Orders Live Fire Drills in Major Escalation

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen live artillery drills, simulating the destruction of a South Korean base. The provocative move comes amid a sharp escalation in rhetoric and military posturing from Pyongyang.

Apple TV+ Unveils 'K-POPPED' Docuseries on K-Pop Phenomenon

Apple TV+ unveils 'K-POPPED', a major new docuseries pulling back the curtain on the global K-Pop phenomenon. Go beyond the music and explore the intense training, cultural impact, and business empire behind South Korea's most powerful export.

Viral Glass Skin Beauty Set Slashed by 57% at Boots

Discover the secret behind the viral 'glass skin' trend with an incredible 57% saving on a premium Korean beauty set at Boots. This limited-time deal includes a cleanser, toner, and essence to achieve that flawless, dewy look.

95-year-old North Korean defector pleads to return home

A 95-year-old former North Korean soldier, who defected to South Korea decades ago, has made a desperate plea to be sent back to the North, citing a lifetime of loneliness and a yearning to see his homeland one last time.

North Korea's Taipei Threat Condemned by UN

Exclusive: The United Nations issues a stern rebuke to North Korea after it menacingly declares Taipei, Taiwan, part of its 'operational area' in a dramatic escalation of tensions, challenging China's authority and destabilising regional security.

Kim Jong Un boosts war readiness amid US-SK drills

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has commanded his military to intensify war preparations in response to joint US-South Korea military exercises, raising fears of renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula.

Kim Jong Un threatens to destroy South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a chilling warning, declaring that Pyongyang will 'completely destroy' South Korea if provoked, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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