A retired Virginia grandmother has stunned her community by donating her entire £1.2 million Powerball lottery winnings to local charities, choosing to continue living her simple life despite sudden wealth.
The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap
The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.
Chelsea Carter, a dedicated house cleaner from North Carolina, has become an overnight sensation after winning a staggering $200,000 in the state lottery, proving that fortune can favour anyone.
A mystery UK National Lottery player has finally come forward to claim a life-changing £1 million prize from the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw, ending a three-month search by operators.
Paris proposes a 30% ceiling on the value of British-made components in EU defence projects, a move seen as a direct challenge to UK's defence industry and a new Brexit clash.
A North Carolina man's spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a Monopoly-themed scratch card has resulted in a life-changing £1.4 million jackpot win, state lottery officials confirm.
Gloucestershire Police launch a major investigation after 'nighthawkers' illegally target historic Hailes Abbey, a 13th-century Cistercian monastery, sparking fears of priceless treasure theft and irreparable damage to protected heritage.
A life-changing £1 million National Lottery prize has gone unclaimed in Westminster, with the 180-day deadline passing. Camelot confirms the funds will now benefit National Lottery projects across the UK.
A Nottingham man's £86 scratchcard win turned into an epic 200-mile round trip after the Post Office refused to pay out, forcing him to drive to the lottery's Carlisle HQ.
Plans for a sprawling mega-resort near the Giza Plateau have ignited international fury, with experts warning the project could irreparably damage Egypt's most sacred ancient monuments. Discover why archaeologists are demanding immediate action.
A humble Los Angeles service station becomes instant millionaire maker as single winning ticket claims world's second-largest lottery jackpot. Winner's identity remains mystery.
Two lucky lottery tickets from Missouri and Texas have hit the monumental £1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a three-month winless streak and creating instant billionaires.
The Philippine Congress has passed a contentious bill to create a $9 billion sovereign wealth fund, championed by President Marcos Jr. but met with protests and warnings from economists.
A historic £1.5 billion Powerball jackpot has been won with a single ticket sold at a Texas corner store, sparking a frantic search for the anonymous winner and making the retailer a millionaire overnight.
A massive $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot has finally been claimed. Discover the crucial first steps the winner must take to protect their windfall, from legal advice to financial planning, in our essential UK-focused guide.
The US Powerball jackpot surges to a staggering $1.23 billion after no ticket matched all numbers in the latest draw. Discover the winning numbers and what happens next.
The Powerball lottery reaches a staggering $1.3 billion after a critical delay in the draw. Discover the winning numbers and why the multi-state game was suspended.
A single UK ticket has matched all numbers to claim the monumental $1.765 billion Powerball prize. Discover the winning numbers and the incredible story behind the third-largest lottery jackpot in history.
A British expat's record-breaking $1.3 billion Powerball win is slashed by a staggering $478 million in US taxes, revealing the harsh financial reality for UK lottery winners abroad.
The US Powerball jackpot soars to a staggering $1.4 billion (£1.2bn) after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday's draw. The next draw promises one of the largest prizes in lottery history.
A mystery winner in North Carolina has stepped forward to claim the monumental $1.3 billion Powerball prize, ending a months-long rollover frenzy and securing one of the largest lottery payouts in US history.
A solitary Powerball player in Louisiana is one agonising number away from a life-changing $1 billion fortune. Discover the story behind the near-win that has the entire state talking.
An anonymous British ticket-holder has become an overnight multi-millionaire after winning the entire £80 million Powerball jackpot, sparking a nationwide search for the lucky winner.
A single ticket sold in Washington State has won the colossal $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a 40-draw streak without a top prize winner. The lucky numbers for the fourth-largest lottery prize in US history have finally been revealed.