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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.

France demands return of crown jewels from Germany

In a stunning historical revelation, France has formally requested the return of precious crown jewels stolen from Paris and discovered in a German lake, unravelling a century-old mystery.

Welsh detectorist finds 15,000 Roman coins

A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.

True story behind Netflix's new war film revealed

Discover the incredible real-life inspiration for Netflix's powerful new war drama starring Pierce Brosnan, based on a 89-year-old veteran's astonishing journey to honour his fallen comrades.

£2.49 charity shop find valued at £2,500

A bargain hunter struck gold after discovering valuable jewellery worth thousands in a charity shop purchase. Read this amazing real-life treasure hunt story.

Trump eyes Boston for 2026 World Cup matches

Exclusive: Donald Trump reveals ambitious plans to bring FIFA World Cup matches to Boston as part of joint US-Mexico-Canada bid, creating potential partnership with Mayor Michelle Wu's administration.

£100 lost mail box contains £2,000 treasure trove

A bargain hunter's risky purchase of an unclaimed postal package for just £100 uncovered a life-changing collection of vintage jewellery and luxury watches worth over £2,000 in a real-life treasure hunt story.

Henry VIII's gold pendant found by Brummie cafe owner

A stunning 3.5 million gold pendant connected to Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon has been unearthed by a Birmingham cafe owner, with the British Museum now racing to acquire this priceless Tudor treasure.

Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.

£70,000 luxury watch found on UK beach

A routine beach walk turned into a life-changing moment when a sharp-eyed walker spotted a rare Richard Mille watch worth over £70,000 lying in the sand - sparking a remarkable search for its rightful owner.

FIFA considers winter World Cups for Middle East hosts

Exclusive: FIFA considers radical shake-up that would see major tournaments like the World Cup shift to winter in Middle Eastern nations, potentially starting with Saudi Arabia's 2034 bid. Football's global schedule faces unprecedented transformation.

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