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Shopkeepers find £50k diamond in Indian field

Two young Indian men discovered a 15.3-carat diamond worth up to £50,000 in a leased field. Their immediate plan? Funding their sisters' weddings. Read their remarkable story.

21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling

Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.

21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling

Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.

1983 Welsh beach bunker drug smuggling plot exposed

The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.

Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years

Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.

Lost Florentine Diamond Found in Canada After 100 Years

In an astonishing twist of fate, one of history's most sought-after royal jewels - the legendary 137-carat Florentine Diamond - has been discovered in a Canadian bank vault after vanishing for over 100 years, rewriting gemological history.

Lost Florentine Diamond: Century-Old Mystery Unsolved

One of history's most magnificent diamonds - the 137-carat Florentine - disappeared without trace nearly a century ago. This is the story of the Medici treasure that captivated empires and vanished into thin air.

Lost Florentine Diamond found in Canadian bank vault

After vanishing for decades, the legendary 132-carat Florentine Diamond - once owned by royalty and stolen by Nazis - has been discovered in a Canadian safety deposit box, solving one of history's greatest jewellery mysteries.

British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal

Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.

Bali selfie queue erupts into tourist brawl

Shocking footage captures the moment a peaceful queue for photos at Bali's popular cliffside viewpoint descends into physical violence as tourists fight over the perfect Instagram shot.

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.

Louvre Museum Diamond Heist: Millions in Gems Stolen

In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious diamonds worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about the iconic institution's protection measures.

Hodgkinson smashes British 800m record pre-Olympics

British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson has sent a powerful message to her Olympic rivals by breaking her own national 800m record at the Paris Diamond League, positioning herself as a gold medal contender for Team GB.

Keely Hodgkinson's Jungle Barbie triumph in Zurich

British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson delivers stunning 800m victory at Weltklasse Zurich, channeling her vibrant 'Jungle Barbie' persona while dominating the track with championship form.

Romeo Beckham's diamond tooth gem in Monaco

David Beckham's son Romeo showcases new diamond dental jewellery while shirtless in Monaco, coinciding with ex-girlfriend Kim Turnbull's revealing bikini photos that have fans talking.

Emma Watson: 'I never felt worthy of marriage'

Harry Potter star Emma Watson opens up about her surprising views on marriage and reveals the emotional truth behind her mysterious diamond ring in an intimate new interview.

Hodgkinson crowned 800m queen by Serena Williams

British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson secures spectacular Diamond League triumph in New York, earning royal praise from tennis legend Serena Williams after dominant 800m performance.

Nicola Peltz's diamond drama at Beckham premiere

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz put on a united front at Victoria Beckham's Netflix premiere, flashing her massive diamond ring while family tensions simmer beneath the surface. Exclusive details from the star-studded London event.

Tourist finds 3.29-carat diamond at Arkansas park

A remarkable 3.29-carat brown diamond discovered by an Arkansas visitor at the only diamond-bearing site open to public digging in the world, continuing the park's tradition of extraordinary finds.

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