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Haunted Drake's Island in UK Listed for Sale at £2 Million
Worlddigi245d ago

Haunted Drake's Island in UK Listed for Sale at £2 Million

Drake’s Island, an uninhabited island approximately 500 meters off the coast in Plymouth Sound, has been put up for sale for at least two million pounds. The property includes a historic monument building and a 16th-century barracks, along with tales of underground tunnels and ghosts.

Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Forms Government, and Addresses Cost of Living
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+58FTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newsyle-uutisetcnbc+50 more1mo ago61 sources

Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Forms Government, and Addresses Cost of Living

Andy Burnham has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, immediately forming his government and making changes to ministerial positions. His administration has begun to tackle the cost of living crisis, with an initial focus on energy tax cuts, while also receiving congratulations from international leaders.

Mixed Bag of Earnings Previews and Market Sentiment Reports
WorldAPReutersCNN+8times-ukBarron'smorningstarseeking-alphathestreetbenzingabrussels-timesjordan-times11d ago11 sources

Mixed Bag of Earnings Previews and Market Sentiment Reports

This story is a collection of various financial news items, including earnings previews for companies like Flexsteel and Yalla, and market sentiment reports for Alliance Entertainment and Light S.A. It also contains unrelated search queries for illicit substances.

Worldbrussels-times21d ago

Brussels Times Publishes Numerous Drug-Related Search Queries

The Brussels Times published multiple search queries related to buying cocaine and other drugs in various international locations. These articles appear to be search engine optimization (SEO) spam, featuring phrases like 'WWW FINDCOK ORG' and 'WWW BUY-COKE COM' alongside city names.

New Plymouth District Council Fuel Costs Soar
Businessrnz2mo ago

New Plymouth District Council Fuel Costs Soar

New Plymouth District Council's fuel costs have significantly increased, reaching $111,157 over March, April, and May, compared to $77,955 in the same period of 2025. Despite the rise, the council does not expect this to impact rates.

Labour Suffers Major Losses as Reform UK Gains in Local Elections
PoliticsBBCNYTFT+63le-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newsnzzyle-uutisetcnbc+55 more3mo ago66 sources

Labour Suffers Major Losses as Reform UK Gains in Local Elections

The Labour Party experienced significant setbacks in recent local elections across the UK, losing control in areas like Wales for the first time in decades. Nigel Farage's Reform UK celebrated substantial gains, signaling a shift in the political landscape.

WWII Bomb Detonation Prompts 1,200 Home Evacuation
WorldBBCThe Independent4mo ago2 sources

WWII Bomb Detonation Prompts 1,200 Home Evacuation

A World War II bomb is scheduled for detonation, leading to the evacuation of 1,200 homes in the vicinity. Authorities are taking precautions to ensure public safety during the controlled explosion.

Plymouth Residents Return Home After WWII Bomb Disarmed
WorldThe IndependentTimes of India3mo ago2 sources

Plymouth Residents Return Home After WWII Bomb Disarmed

Residents evacuated from 1,200 homes in Plymouth were allowed to return after a World War II bomb discovered at a building site was successfully disarmed by a bomb squad. The discovery had prompted a large-scale safety operation.

Culturernz5mo ago

New Marae Marks Homecoming for New Plymouth Hapū

A new marae in New Plymouth signifies a homecoming for the local hapū, a project that had previously been stalled when the hapū's chief executive was jailed for stealing approximately $500,000 from Ngāti Te Whiti.