33 m. ago Keith Moon took hotel room destruction to wild levels with two

The Who's riotous drummer Keith Moon was well-known for his wild behaviour, in particular his trashing of hotel rooms - but one time in Copenhagen he took it up several notches

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41 m. ago Inside the Doomsday Vault: Rare footage provides a glimpse inside secretive bunker in the Arctic

Located on a mountainside on Spitsbergen, an island in the remote Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, the vault houses 'spare copies' of over 1.3 million seed varieties.

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67 m. ago Pompeii had a secret CULT for 'raving, intoxicated women', archaeologists say

At Pompeii in Italy, archeologists have uncovered a sensational fresco depicting a mysterious cult of raving, intoxicated women.

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90 m. ago Family who put up gates that 'cut off' community say they had 'no choice'

The controversial installation of a set of huge gates, blocking a popular mountain path, has caused division and upset but the family behind it have said a list of problems led to the decision

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1 hour ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to UK households ahead of the energy price hike

The British money saving expert said that around 80 per cent of people across the country are currently  overpaying in their bills, warning that things will only get worse.

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2 h. ago Israel releases over 600 Palestinian prisoners as Hamas returns bodies of four hostages

Gaza ceasefire appears to hold after four-day breach, as Israel says three of four bodies identified as of Thursday morningSee all our Middle East coverageHamas has handed over the bodies of four hostages, and Israel has released more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, as the five-week-old ceasefire appeared to get back on track after a breach that had brought fears of a return to war in Gaza.The bodies of the hostages were transferred to the Red Cross in southern Gaza and driven to the border point at Kerem Shalom at about midnight, when immediate identity checks were carried out using dental records. By dawn on Thursday morning, three out of the four had been positively identified, according to a group representing the hostages. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Beloved Nineties boy band announce huge UK tour as they send fans wild with reunion news 25 years after split

After 25 years the beloved Nineties boyband have announced they are officially reforming with all five members and are heading out on a UK tour later this year.

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3 h. ago Hiker lost in China’s frigid mountains for 10 days survives by eating toothpaste

He reportedly survived on stream water, melted snow and toothpaste

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3 h. ago Martin Lewis’ MSE issues 'buy now' warning before major price hike this Sunday

Train fares in England are rising by 4.6% from March 2 - this will affect the price of regulated rail fares, such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak tickets

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3 h. ago Seized, settled, let: how Airbnb and Booking.com help Israelis make money from stolen Palestinian land

As Israel deploys tanks in the West Bank for the first time in 20 years, we reveal how two of the world’s biggest travel companies are helping settlers commercialise stolen landThe villa is stunning. The private swimming pool; the lush, landscaped terrace with firepit; the long dining table with its expansive balcony view; the pingpong table; the piano.But the jewel in the crown, according to the Airbnb listing, is the experience of watching the sun rise over the nearby mountains from the luxury of the generous master bedroom. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Hiking in southern Italy: myths, mountains and wild boar in Cilento

South of the Amalfi Coast is a rugged wonderland of quiet paths through chestnut woods and vineyards. It’s all perfect for contemplating ancient yarns, spotting wildlife and enjoying local fareIn the silence of the chestnut woods, rays of sunlight ignite the patches of pink cyclamen and crocus. There are fungi of various kinds dotted around, including one that is a perfect sphere of bright orange pushing its way up out of earth. I sit on a rock and after a while I hear a gentle grunting noise, the sort of contented chunter made by a snorer having a light snooze. It’s not me. A pair of wild boar are approaching, moving through the shadows, noses down, short tails flicking continuously. It’s a mother and baby, so close I can see the dust on their backs. I move my hand towards the camera, but wily Old Ma spots the movement and they take off at a blistering pace, charging downhill, bristling with indignation.I continue walking uphill, and after a mile or so stop at a paw print in a patc...

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6 h. ago Former Trump hotel chief calls president’s wild Gaza video ‘scary’ dictator ‘theater’

‘I think he does love the image that it portrays of him, as some sort of savior,’ said Jack O’Donnell

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8 h. ago Incredible EU region still 14C in March where mountains meet the beach

Lunigiana in Tuscany, Italy, is named after its river and thought to be derived from ‘Luna,’ the Roman goddess of the moon. Although it might not be widely known, it's the perfect place for a getaway.

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9 h. ago Israel releases some Palestinian prisoners after Hamas returns bodies of four hostages

Gaza ceasefire appears to hold, though it remains unclear whether exchange would include all 602 Palestinian prisoners who were due for release on SaturdaySee all our Middle East coverageHamas has handed over the bodies of four hostages, and Israel has released some Palestinian prisoners, as the five-week-old ceasefire appeared to get back on track after a breach that had brought fears of a return to war in Gaza.The bodies of the hostages were transferred to the Red Cross in southern Gaza and driven to the border point at Kerem Shalom at about midnight. Meanwhile, a convoy of buses carrying Palestinian prisoners arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that 43 Palestinians being held in Ofer had been transferred to the Red Cross. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Young woman accused of luring a man to unit before she allegedly did the unthinkable with a frying pan

Jasmine Agostini, 23, allegedly lured the man to a unit in southern Wollongong under the pretence of selling drugs.

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11 h. ago The travel writer who discovered the healing power of Scottish island's best wild swimming spots

This new book celebrates wild swimming with a special viking

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11 h. ago Blake Lively speaks of ‘revenge’ in trailer for A Simple Favour sequel

The trailer shows the return of Lively’s character, Emily, who disappeared in the first movie.

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12 h. ago Hamas returns bodies of four hostages as ceasefire appears to get back on track

Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners in exchange and says identities of deceased Israelis not yet confirmedHamas has handed over the bodies of four hostages, and Israel has released some Palestinian prisoners, as the five-week-old ceasefire appeared to get back on track after a breach that had brought fears of a return to war in Gaza.The bodies of the hostages were transferred to the Red Cross in southern Gaza and driven to the border point at Kerem Shalom at about midnight. Meanwhile, a convoy of buses carrying Palestinian prisoners arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Three survive small plane crash into Vermont mountain in latest aviation disaster

Rescuers trekked through ‘extremely difficult conditions’ in their hunt for the passengers, authorities said

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12 h. ago Hollywood's most eligible bachelor Kevin Costner flaunts 'wild' single life on Instagram after marriage split

On Instagram, he dropped a slew of photos capturing the last few weeks, included a snap of him hanging with his new buddy Pete Davidson at the Super Bowl .

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