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Man fights bear in Japanese public toilet

A 69-year-old man fought off a bear in a public toilet in Japan, amid a record surge in bear attacks. Discover the causes and the government's response.

Camden's £1m rubbish house for auction

A derelict Camden house filled with rubbish is on sale for £925,000. Discover why this prime London property is a developer's dream despite its shocking condition.

Mother jailed for hiding children's bodies in suitcase

Hakyung Lee murdered her two children in 2018 and hid their bodies in a suitcase stored for four years. The grim discovery was made when the unpaid storage unit was auctioned online. Read the full shocking story.

Weymouth Elf Parade Aims for World Record

Join hundreds of elves in Weymouth this Saturday for a magical parade and a bid to break the world record. Direct trains from London Waterloo make it an easy festive day out for the whole family!

Marianne Faithfull's personal items up for auction

An intimate collection from Marianne Faithfull's estate, including diaries, art, and a Carrie Fisher trunk, is being auctioned in London. Discover the stories behind these iconic pieces.

Gordon Murray S1 LM Sells for Record $20.6m

The first Gordon Murray S1 LM hypercar sold for $20.6m in Las Vegas, setting a new record for the most expensive new car ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this iconic sale.

Record-breaking heatwave hits Israel in November

Temperatures soared to 37.3°C in Israel, smashing November records while Vietnam faces deadly floods and Australia braces for Cyclone Fina. Read the latest global weather extremes.

Superman #1 comic sells for record £7 million

A pristine Superman #1 comic discovered in a California attic sells for £7 million, breaking the world record for most expensive comic book ever sold. Read the incredible story.

Titanic watch sells for record £1.78m at auction

A gold pocket watch belonging to Titanic victim Isidor Straus has sold for a record £1.78m, becoming the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold. Discover the tragic love story behind the artefact.

Titanic watch sells for record £1.78m

A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor and Ida Straus, who died on the Titanic, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m, becoming the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold.

Black Friday PS5 Prices Drop to Record Lows

Black Friday 2025 sees unprecedented PlayStation 5 discounts, with PS5 Digital Edition bundles dropping below £300. Discover the best deals from Amazon, Very, and AO before stocks run out.

Superman comic sets world record at $9.12m auction

A pristine 1939 Superman No 1 comic discovered in a California attic has become the world's most expensive comic book after selling for $9.12 million. Read the incredible story behind this record-breaking find.

Frida Kahlo: Record sale amid missing art scandal

As Frida Kahlo's painting sets a $60m record at Sotheby's, a major scandal unfolds over missing masterpieces from her museum. Explore the investigation into Mexico's art patrimony crisis.

France blocks €2m Pascal calculator export

A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal withdrawn from Christie's auction after French court halts export. The 'first calculator' may be classified as national treasure.

Gustav Klimt painting sells for record $236.4m

A Gustav Klimt portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has sold for a record-breaking $236.4m at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever auctioned. Discover the full story.

Whisper Films Founders Get £2.6m Dividend

Jake Humphrey and David Coulthard receive a bumper £2.6m payday as their production company, Whisper Films, posts record turnover and profit. Discover the financial details behind their success.

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