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In 1869, a Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey puzzled archaeologists with a medieval cross on its lid; 157 years later, dating of the skeleton points to an 11th-century abbot, not the Roman named on the tomb

A centuries-old archaeological puzzle at Westminster Abbey in London may finally be nearing a resolution, with new research suggesting that a skeleton discovered inside a Roman stone coffin belonged to a medieval abbot rather than the Roman-era man named on its inscription. According to an announcement by Westminster Abbey and reports by The Guardian and…

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An Ontario farmer says he turned down a C$16 million offer for his 164-acre fruit farm; instead, his family placed 29 acres under a 999-year easement, with plans to protect the rest from development

Representative Image (AI generated) When a developer offered Charles Stevens C$16 million for Wilmot Orchards, the 164-acre fruit farm he helped build near Newcastle, Ontario, he had every reason to consider it. The property sits close to Highway 401 and Lake Ontario, in a rapidly growing part of the Greater Toronto Area where farmland is…

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‘Lifting sanctions will make Putin stronger’: Zelenskyy differs with Trump on Russia

Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs better missiles as US pushes for peace deal with Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his differences with US President Donald Trump are “not about personalities”, warning that lifting sanctions against Russia would strengthen President Vladimir Putin and undermine efforts to end the war.In an interview with CNN in Kyiv…

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Jason Momoa has bought a 4.92-hectare Queenstown estate for NZ$15 million that once belonged to late actor Sam Neill; the New Zealand property sold for NZ$3.5 million above its rating valuation

Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has expanded his presence in New Zealand by buying a 4.92-hectare lifestyle property in Queenstown for NZ$15 million (£7.1 million). The property is in the rural area of Dalefield. It once belonged to the late actor Sir Sam Neill before being passed on to his former wife. According to property records…

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Asian Para Games 2026: Harvinder Singh, Vijay Sundi strike gold in men’s recurve doubles | Asian Para Games 2026 News

Indian para archers Harvinder Singh, left, and Vijay Sundi (Image: PTI) India’s Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi delivered a composed performance under pressure to clinch the gold medal in the men’s para recurve doubles event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Friday, defeating China’s Yun Duo and Zhao Lixue 5-1 in the final….

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MrBeast’s $5 billion empire faces scrutiny after media business loses nearly $80 million

MrBeast (Image via Getty) MrBeast has turned viral YouTube challenges into something far bigger than online entertainment. Jimmy Donaldson, the creator behind the global sensation, now leads a business empire valued at approximately $5 billion, with interests spanning chocolate, television, theme parks and financial technology. His success shows how a creator can turn millions of…

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‘Keep it up’: Donald Trump backs Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Ohio rival

Trump endorsed the advertisement in a post on Truth Social on Thursday. US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind a controversial campaign advertisement targeting Democratic candidate Amy Acton in Ohio’s closely contested governor’s race, urging Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to continue running it despite criticism from within his own party.The advertisement features Acton’s estranged…

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A South Carolina ranch house built in 1958 grew into a 5,390-square-foot retreat with three kitchens and an indoor pool under a 31-foot ceiling; 68 years later, the unusual 1.21-acre home is listed for $1.227 million

A house that began as a modest ranch in 1958 has evolved into one of the more unusual residential properties in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Featuring three kitchens, themed bedrooms and an expansive indoor swimming pool, the 5,390-square-foot estate is now on the market for $1.227 million. According to Realtor dot com, which featured the…

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Colorado built a wildlife overpass across a busy highway; a new report says animal-vehicle collisions fell by 91% as elk, bears and frogs began using the crossing

For wildlife, a busy highway can be more than an obstacle. It can separate feeding grounds, disrupt seasonal migrations and turn an ordinary journey into a deadly gamble. In Colorado, a new network of wildlife crossings is helping change that equation, with officials reporting a sharp decline in collisions along a heavily travelled stretch of…

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