Russian crown jewel that's one of the most important gemstones linked with the country's last royal family is set to fetch up to £1.5m at auction

Daily Mail - Oct 29, 2026

The Romanov Sapphire has a documented history that places it among the most important surviving gemstones associated with the Russian imperial court.

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Police explain strict 7-hour rule on when fireworks can be set off over Bonfire Night 2026

Oct 29, 2026

Police explain strict 7-hour rule on when fireworks can be set off over Bonfire Night 2026

Check the UK firework rules to avoid being hit with a hefty fine

Labour's soft justice bonanza sees number of new crimes committed by freed lags hit record high as it emerges more than 79,000 prisoners have now been let out of jail early

Oct 29, 2026

Labour's soft justice bonanza sees number of new crimes committed by freed lags hit record high as it emerges more than 79,000 prisoners have now been let out of jail early

Official figures showed 46,459 new crimes were committed by prisoners let out of jail in the three months from October to December 2024.

Poundland could be broken up as it prepares to call in the administrators with 12,000 jobs at risk - while 'Del Boy billionaire' Chris Dawson and rivals line up to buy ailing discount retailer

Oct 29, 2026

Poundland could be broken up as it prepares to call in the administrators with 12,000 jobs at risk - while 'Del Boy billionaire' Chris Dawson and rivals line up to buy ailing discount retailer

The budget retailer filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators today - after being purchased by American investors for £1 in June 2025.

Man, 48, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Good Samaritan father was shot trying to break up road rage row

Oct 29, 2026

Man, 48, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Good Samaritan father was shot trying to break up road rage row

Detectives said they had arrested a man, 48, on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He was taken into custody, where he remains.

Inside the 'never-ending cruise' that dumped its passengers in Cambodia: 'It got worse and worse. Crew begged us for money. We gave them $450k after they pressured us'

Oct 29, 2026

Inside the 'never-ending cruise' that dumped its passengers in Cambodia: 'It got worse and worse. Crew begged us for money. We gave them $450k after they pressured us'

Around 200 passengers were given just hours to pack their bags and leave a scheduled stop in Cambodia after operator Villa Vie Residences announced it had 'suspended operations'.

Train crash disaster that claimed 69 lives sparks violent demonstrations and clashes with riot cops in Madrid as audio of controller's 'catastrophic error' emerges

Oct 29, 2026

Train crash disaster that claimed 69 lives sparks violent demonstrations and clashes with riot cops in Madrid as audio of controller's 'catastrophic error' emerges

Riots erupted outside the Ministry of Transport, with protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and transport minister Oscar Puente.

Nvidia boss had 'close relationship' with glamorous female spy who CIA believes was smuggling advanced US microchips to China

Oct 29, 2026

Nvidia boss had 'close relationship' with glamorous female spy who CIA believes was smuggling advanced US microchips to China

The AI chief, 63, reportedly alarmed the White House and US intelligence circles when he formed a relationship with Chinese business executive and suspected spy Alice Huang.

'Fairy chimney' rock spire collapses at famous Turkish tourist spot, killing two

Oct 29, 2026

'Fairy chimney' rock spire collapses at famous Turkish tourist spot, killing two

The incident occurred at 3.15 pm local timewhen a landslide triggered a rockfall in the town of Goreme near the open-air museum, Kok said.

Mother accused of murdering daughter, 8, and tossing her body in dumpster may avoid execution because she has an IQ of 53

Oct 29, 2026

Mother accused of murdering daughter, 8, and tossing her body in dumpster may avoid execution because she has an IQ of 53

Sophia Simmons was charged with the murder of her daughter Dior Echoles. Prosecutors are demanding the death penalty if she is found guilty - but the mom's IQ may block that.

Heroic passengers tried to stop train knifeman as he went on stabbing rampage - and one passenger was saved by his dog, court told

Oct 29, 2026

Heroic passengers tried to stop train knifeman as he went on stabbing rampage - and one passenger was saved by his dog, court told

The chilling description came as jurors heard of the terror - and moments of astonishing bravery - on display as Anthony Williams, 33, marched through carriages on November 1 last year.

Thomas Markle's digital devices to be examined by Philippine police after court grants search warrant over alleged child sex abuse images

Oct 29, 2026

Thomas Markle's digital devices to be examined by Philippine police after court grants search warrant over alleged child sex abuse images

The father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is the centre of an international probe after Thomas Markle Jr claimed to have found evidence of child sex abuse material at his home in the Philippines.

Xi carries out largest purge of 'corrupt officials' yet as China's Communist Party's annual gathering ends with more empty seats than ever

Oct 29, 2026

Xi carries out largest purge of 'corrupt officials' yet as China's Communist Party's annual gathering ends with more empty seats than ever

Xi Jinping has carried out the largest purge of officials from China's Communist Party in a bid to toughen internal discipline.

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