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These eye-catching military forts are now highly amenitized hotels -- and are heading up for auction

Off the coast of England, the Solent forts once defended against the French -- now replete with luxe fittings, they're heading up for bids in June.

'Predator' teacher who had a baby with underage student while on bail for sex with another teen boy is found guilty

Manchester math teacher Rebecca Joynes, 30, was convicted on Friday of having sex with the two underage students who she'd groomed from the age of 15.

Judge rules against Japanese professor who accused boss of racial discrimination for discussing sushi

In April, Employment Judge Brown dismissed the professor's claims that there was unlawful harassment or discrimination, saying it was unreasonable.  

Dancer, 26, killed in drug-fueled 'sex game gone wrong' before boyfriend took own life

Georgia Brooke, 26, died after being choked by 31-year-old Luke Cannon at his Bradford, West Yorkshire, home after they both took GHB and cocaine in February 2022, an inquest into...

This incentive will make men 4 times more likely to lose weight

People with obesity are four times more likely to lose weight if they’re offered pounds at the end of their weight loss journey, according to a new study from the...

Columbia prez showed her true colors when she voted on campus free speech

Shafik had a chance to strike a blow for free speech at English universities in the country's House of Lords — and failed.

Boxer, 29, dies after collapsing during pro debut

British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal died after collapsing during his professional debut on Sunday. 

Teacher accused of having sex with 2 students tearfully reveals baby she had with one was 'taken away'

The UK teacher who had a baby with an underage student while out on bail for having sex with another teenage boy broke down in court after revealing her newborn...

Castration club's alleged ringleader who made 'testicle salad' sentenced to 22 years in prison

The alleged ringleader of a British-based body modification club responsible for the castrations of nearly 60 men will spend at least the next 22 years behind bars.

Russia has accidentally bombed its own cities over 20 times in recent months

The recent friendly fire incident, which left five people injured and damaged 30 homes, was not the first time Moscow's missiles landed on one of its own cities.

US tipping culture keeps invading other countries — this is the latest victim

One by one, nations are falling -- to dreaded "tipflation."

Scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to UK, judge rules

Marianne Smyth, who accusers say has also fashioned herself as a witch, a psychic and a friend to Hollywood stars, has been in a Maine jail waiting to learn if...

Teacher had baby with underage student — while on bail for sex with different boy, jurors told

teacher Rebecca Joynes drove one of the boy's back to her apartment for unprotected sex, "laughing" when he told her he was too young even to drive, jurors were told.

Massive swath of UK’s breathtaking Shetland Islands can be yours with bids starting at $1.63M

For those looking to live the remote life in a far stretch of Scotland, a giant land swath has gone up for sale.

Female darts player refuses to play transgender opponent, forfeits match

British female darts player Deta Hedman refused to play against a transgender competitor in the Denmark Open over the weekend and removed herself from the competition. Hedman was set to face Noa-Lynn van...

Battered Ken doll, false teeth and a garden shed: 'Weird and wacky' items found in sewer system

“How some of this stuff has got in there is anyone’s guess, but it makes the job pretty entertaining for everyone," said a sewer company spokesperson.

Clever waitress gets revenge over customer's 1-star review by making it a t-shirt, wearing to work

In a now-viral TikTok, Claeys showed off her new work apparel, tucked inside a black apron while she held a server tray behind the bar.

US issues travel warning for Germany: 'Terrorist groups keep planning attacks'

The Department of State upgraded Germany to Level 2 out of four — an edict to "exercise increased caution."

These three words may reveal when Kate Middleton will return to public life: opinion

Three sad words from a new report could indicate that the Princess of Wales isn’t going to be back to normal any time soon.

British police officer faces terror charge for showing support for Hamas on WhatsApp

A British police officer is facing terror charges for showing support for Hamas on WhatsApp, a police watchdog said Wednesday.