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Hidden inscriptions found inside Great Pyramid rewrite the history of who REALLY built it

Archaeologists have uncovered extraordinary new inscriptions inside Egypt’s Great Pyramid, finally confirming who really built the iconic monument 4,500 years ago — and shattering the long-held...

Labour are pouring limited resources down drain instead of stimulating enterprise

We live in a mixed up world of contradictory ideas, moral vacuums and an absence of political conviction. Not only have the UK Labour government lied about many things, they have also failed to...

Inside the quarantined NYC leper island home to the infamous 'patient zero' Typhoid Mary

Just a stone's throw from the dazzling lights and allure of Manhattan, New York, lies North Brother Island, an area steeped in a grim and unsettling history. From the 1880s until 1943, the island...

Windsor flat that was home to Henry VIII’s wife could be yours for surprising price

A Windsor property, once the home of an ill-fated wife of Henry VIII, will go up for auction this week. A four-bed, split-level maisonette was once owned by Anne Boleyn and it is believed she lived...

Nissan axes 250 jobs at major UK car plant as electric vehicle sales stall

Hundreds of workers at Nissan's Sunderland factory are set to lose their jobs as the car giant struggles with falling electric vehicle (EV) demand and tumbling profits.The Japanese carmaker confirmed...

The 10 easiest Schengen Countries to get a visa for this summer

With summer travel season up and running, many travellers are eager to explore the varied beauty and culture of Europe. However, securing a Schengen visa can sometimes feel daunting, with varying...

Spain's 'most beautiful' overlooked town with hardly any tourists

Spain is known for its pretty towns and villages, but many of them are packed with tourists. Luckily for those hoping to avoid the crowds and still visit, there is a peaceful medieval town in a quiet...

The beautiful European coastal city with £23 flights and no crowds

Mass tourism has impacted a number of European hotspots, resulting in an influx of tourist taxes and overcrowded holiday spots. It is one of the many reasons why travellers are now looking for...

Princess Diana superfan takes out fourth mortgage to buy royal's £370k dress

She described the moment as life-changing saying preserving Diana’s legacy is worth every penny."When you see them go for so little, you can't not preserve them, if that makes any sense. Because...

Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues17 minutes agoDanai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsA heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing...

The pretty Spanish city hailed the 'Cuba of Europe' just 3 hours from UK

With its vibrant culture, stunning beaches and impressive colonial architecture, it is not hard to see why Cuba has become a popular tourist destination. However, few holidaymakers realise that there...

Two men arrested after statues stolen from country mansion in overnight raid

Two men have been apprehended following the theft of four statues from a country house garden last Friday (June 20). The culprits infiltrated Ilford Manor, a Grade I-listed property near...

Ditch over-crowded Venice and Florence — this pretty Italian city is more authentic

Ditch over-crowded Venice and Florence — this pretty Italian city is more authentic (Image: Julian Elliott Photography via Getty Images)Rome, Venice and Florence are classic tourist destinations...

Britain is in a dangerous place – it needs a Conservative answer to a changing world

Before his death in 1806, William Pitt the Younger was credited with saving Europe from Napoleon. His reply remains one of the most powerful statements in British political history: “England has...

Princess Diana’s most ‘iconic’ dress sells for over £370,000

Diana, Princess of Wales' designer floral dress sold for an astonishing $520,000 (£379,000) after going under the hammer in the United States. The Belville Sassoon frock, designed by David Sassoon,...