The £23tn Tokyo Tower of Babel that dwarfed Everest
In 1992, a professor unveiled plans for a 10,000m Tokyo skyscraper to house 30 million people. We explore why the £23 trillion mega-project never left the drawing board.
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Clacton voters complain Nigel Farage is never there
Residents in Nigel Farage's constituency accuse him of ignoring local issues while jetting over 50,000 miles on global trips. Will they vote for him again?
Clacton voters slam Farage as absent and 'ignorant'
Residents in Nigel Farage's Clacton constituency criticise the Reform UK leader for frequent global travel and lack of local presence. Discover their complaints and his defence.
Farage's £110k VIP travel since election revealed
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accepted over £110,000 in flights and hotels from donors, including a £10k Abu Dhabi Grand Prix trip, while facing criticism for neglecting his Clacton constituents. Read the full investigation.
Farage's VIP trips and £110k in freebies spark Clacton anger
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accepted £10k in F1 paddock passes from Abu Dhabi and clocked 56,000 miles in flights since election, as constituents accuse him of ignoring local issues. Read the full investigation.
Nigel Farage's VIP freebies and globe-trotting criticised
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accepted £10k Abu Dhabi Grand Prix trip and £20k from US speeches while Clacton constituents say he's absent. Exclusive analysis.
Farage's VIP freebies as Clacton constituents feel ignored
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accepted £10k in F1 paddock passes from Abu Dhabi government while facing criticism for globe-trotting and neglecting his Clacton constituency. Exclusive analysis.
World's tallest rollercoaster opens in Saudi Arabia
Falcons Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya is now the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster globally, standing at 195m. Discover the record-breaking details.
World's tallest rollercoaster opens in Saudi Arabia
Falcons Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya is now the world's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, standing at 195m. Discover the record-breaking details here.
World's Tallest Man Sultan Kosen's Life at 8ft 2in
Sultan Kosen, the world's tallest man at 8ft 2in, reveals the daily challenges of his extraordinary life, from sleeping on three beds to restricted travel. Discover his remarkable story.
Sir Patrick Duffy, oldest former MP, dies aged 105
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and Labour defence minister, who has died at 105. A war hero and political figure, his remarkable life spanned a century of history.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the longest-living former MP and war hero who survived a WWII plane crash. A life of remarkable service remembered.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, a former Labour defence minister and the UK's longest-living ex-MP, has died at 105. Read about his remarkable life and political legacy.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and decorated war veteran, has passed away at 105. Discover the remarkable life of the Labour defence minister.
Longest-living former MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP, has died at 105. The Labour veteran served for decades and was a key defence figure. Read his remarkable life story.
Longest-living former MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies at 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and a Labour stalwart, has died aged 105. Read about his remarkable life, from wartime survival to confronting Margaret Thatcher.
X-Seed 4000: The 4km Skyscraper That Remains a Dream
Discover the story of the X-Seed 4000, a 1995 concept for a 4km-tall skyscraper to house a million people. Explore why this Tokyo Bay megastructure was never built.
X-Seed 4000: The 4km Skyscraper Dream That Never Was
The X-Seed 4000, a 1995 concept for a 4km-tall floating skyscraper in Tokyo Bay, promised homes for a million people. Discover why this engineering marvel remains a dream.
Labour MP Used by Communist Spies in Cold War Plot
Secret Cold War files reveal a Labour MP was used by KGB agents to spread disinformation and undermine Margaret Thatcher's defence policies. Read the shocking details.
Labour MP: Community ownership is the future for UK pubs
Labour MP Alistair Strathern visits the UK's first community-owned pub, the Red Lion in Hitchin, arguing the model saves locals. Learn how the 'Community Right to Buy' could protect pubs nationwide.
Labour MP to take extended paternity leave for family
Labour MP Josh Burns will step back from parliament to care for his newborn daughter, highlighting the challenges of political life and parental duties. Read his candid interview.
Labour MP takes extended paternity leave for family
Labour MP Josh Burns will step back from Canberra to care for his newborn daughter, supporting partner Georgie Purcell's state election campaign. Read his candid interview on political life and parenthood.
Record-breaking Christmas tree causes visitor chaos at Cragside
A world-record giant redwood Christmas tree at Northumberland's Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to turn visitors away. Plan your visit with our guide.
Record-breaking Christmas tree causes visitor chaos at Cragside
A 44.7-metre world record Christmas tree at Cragside in Northumberland drew such huge crowds that car parks overflowed. Visitors were turned away. Plan your visit carefully.
Former MP Brooks Newmark launches defence tech startup in Ukraine
Brooks Newmark, the ex-Tory MP, has launched a defence tech firm in Ukraine, providing drones to frontline troops. Discover his journey from political scandal to supporting Kyiv's war effort.
Former Liberal MP Katie Allen Dies Aged 59
Tributes pour in for former federal MP and paediatric specialist Dr Katie Allen, who has died aged 59 after a private battle with a rare cancer. Read the full story.
Ex-Liberal MP Katie Allen Dies Aged 59
Tributes pour in for former Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen, who has died aged 59 after a battle with cancer. The ex-paediatrician served as MP for Higgins from 2019-2022.
PM Albanese confirms overhaul to MPs' family travel allowances
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces major reforms to politicians' spousal and family travel perks, restricting flights to economy class and limiting destinations after scandal.
MP Georgie Purcell Welcomes Baby with Labor Rival Josh Burns
Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell announces the birth of her daughter, Lilah Poppy, with partner and Labor MP Josh Burns. See the first family photos and the name's special meaning.
UK's Cragside breaks world record for tallest Christmas tree
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
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