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Hiker, 85, trampled to death by bison in US national park

An 85-year-old woman on a guided hike in South Dakota's Badlands National Park was tragically killed after being charged and trampled by a massive bison. The shocking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of wild animals.

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

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?

Award-winning photo captures boy's contemplation from caravan

Photographer Nik Roche's intimate portrait, 'Life from a Caravan Window,' offers a poignant glimpse into a child's quiet world of reflection, earning a coveted spot in the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition at the National P

Trump savages Biden over 'disaster' White House portrait

Former US President Donald Trump launches a scathing attack on Joe Biden's leadership after the unveiling of the new official White House portrait, branding it a 'disaster' and 'controversial' in a humiliating broadside.

Hockney's 90m Normandy Frieze for London Show

David Hockney's monumental 90-metre 'Normandy' frieze, a vibrant celebration of the French countryside, is coming to London in a major exhibition. Discover this immersive masterpiece at the Lightroom gallery.

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.

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.

Doris Lockhart, Saatchi's Legendary Archivist, Dies at 86

Celebrating the life and immense, yet often private, influence of Doris Lockhart, the visionary archivist whose meticulous work was the bedrock of the Saatchi Gallery's legendary collection and the booming British art market.

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.

Royal Son Marius Borg Høiby Charged with Rape

A new portrait of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, released for her 50th birthday, is eclipsed by the serious criminal charge against her son, Marius Borg Høiby. The royal family faces a deeply personal crisis.

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