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Welshman fathered 43 children in 81 years

The astonishing story of William Ap Howel, who had 43 children and 300 descendants at his funeral in 16th-century Anglesey. Discover the legacy of Britain's most prolific father.

Three dead in Moscow car explosion

Two traffic police officers and a civilian killed in a suspected explosive device attack in southern Moscow. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, which follows another fatal car bombing earlier this week.

Top Russian General Killed in Suspected Car Bomb Attack

Lieutenant-General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian military officer, has been killed in a suspected car bomb explosion in Moscow. The attack raises major security questions and fears of escalating covert warfare. Read the full report.

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb

Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Russian investigators are probing potential Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest details.

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing

A senior Russian general was assassinated by a bomb planted under his car in Moscow. Investigators suggest Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest on this escalating conflict.

Pearl Harbour's last survivors: An era ends

With no survivors attending the 2025 ceremony, discover how the memory of the Pearl Harbour attack is being preserved for future generations through oral histories and family legacies.

Sarajevo's fragile peace three decades after siege

Three decades after the longest siege in modern history, Sarajevo reveals a complex tapestry of resilience and lingering trauma. Discover how this European capital continues to navigate the delicate balance between remembrance and moving forward.

Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho

Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.

Britain's Golden Age of Magic Revealed

Rachel Morris's compelling new book reveals how Victorian magicians transformed entertainment and paved the way for modern show business in this fascinating historical exploration.

Russian military blogger dies after criticising Ukraine war

Exclusive: A prominent Russian military blogger known for criticising Moscow's war strategy has been found dead in his Nizhny Novgorod apartment under mysterious circumstances, raising questions about Kremlin silencing tactics.

Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter

A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

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