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A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal withdrawn from Christie's auction after French court halts export.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.
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Roblox mandates age verification for UK chat in 2026
Roblox rolls out compulsory age verification to protect children from adult strangers. New chat restrictions based on age groups will become mandatory in the UK next year.
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.
Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m, second highest ever
A Gustav Klimt portrait, once looted by the Nazis, has sold for $236.4m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this masterpiece.
Roblox blocks child-adult chats after grooming claims
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
Trinny Woodall Opens Up About Overcoming Drug Addiction
Beauty mogul Trinny Woodall reveals her harrowing journey through drug addiction in her 20s, losing six friends in recovery and finding strength through sobriety. Read her powerful story.
John Whaite reveals devastating steroid addiction truth
Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite tearfully opens up about his five-year illegal steroid addiction, revealing how it impacted his mental health and led to suicidal thoughts. Read his powerful story.
Nazi execution files auction sparks survivor outrage
Holocaust survivors condemn 'shameless' auction of Nazi documents including Gestapo execution files. Campaigners demand cancellation of controversial sale in Germany.
Holocaust Artefacts Auction Sparks Outrage
A German auction house faces calls to cancel a 'shameless' sale of over 600 Holocaust documents. Survivors urge basic decency. Read more and join the call.
Cannabis clinic tackles psychosis epidemic
Exclusive look at London's pioneering Cannabis Clinic for Patients with Psychosis as experts warn of mental health crisis linked to high-potency cannabis use across the UK.
Gene Hackman's Secret Art & Film Collection Auctioned
Discover the hidden artistic life of Oscar-winner Gene Hackman. Over 400 items from his private collection, including unseen paintings and a lost Silence of the Lambs script, go to auction at Bonhams.
Porn Play: Ambika Mod excels in addiction drama
Sophia Chetin-Leuner's bold new play Porn Play at London's Royal Court theatre features Ambika Mod as an academic struggling with pornography addiction. Running until 13 December.
Porn Play: Ambika Mod's fearless addiction drama
Ambika Mod delivers a powerful performance as a woman addicted to violent porn in Sophie Chetin-Leuner's gutsy new Royal Court production. Book tickets for this bold theatrical exploration.
Alan Rickman's Personal Scripts & Mementoes For Auction
Rare collection of Alan Rickman's annotated scripts from Die Hard and Harry Potter go to auction. Discover the actor's creative process through personal items.
Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek items for cancer care
Actor James Van Der Beek is auctioning treasured Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues memorabilia to fund his colorectal cancer treatment, highlighting the soaring costs of US healthcare.
Comedian's costly motorhome buyback causes wife's dismay
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke reveals why he spent a 'silly' sum to buy back his stolen motorhome, creating tension with his wife over memories from his first marriage. Discover the full story.
Paris Jackson: Drug use caused hole in nose
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris reveals permanent nasal damage from drug use, celebrating five years sober. Read her candid warning about addiction's consequences.
Life and death of Craig: A care system failure
The tragic story of Craig, who spent decades cycling through care homes, prisons and homelessness after running away at 13. His life exposes systemic failures in UK child protection.
Australia Pushes to Ban Roblox for Under-16s
Australian regulators are targeting Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for children, raising questions about online safety and gaming platform regulation worldwide.
Father dead after toddler dies in hot car during porn viewing
A father who left his toddler to die in a sweltering car while watching pornography has been found dead in an apparent suicide, as shocking court details reveal the full extent of the tragedy.
Ore Oduba's £1000s Porn Addiction Confession
BBC presenter Ore Oduba opens up about his secret battle with pornography addiction that cost him thousands and nearly destroyed his marriage, as he thanks fans for their overwhelming support.
Ketamine at 16 left me with permanent bladder damage
A young woman shares her harrowing story of starting ketamine as a teenager and the devastating, permanent bladder damage that followed. Her warning could save others from the same fate.
Deportation to Recovery: Overcoming Addiction Against Odds
An extraordinary story of redemption as a former deportee shares his powerful journey through addiction recovery and the life-changing support that helped him rebuild his life in the UK.
Australia bans social media: Reddit and Kick blocked
Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.
Lucy Ward: Joey Barton's posts "scared me"
Former sports journalist Lucy Ward gives emotional court testimony about the fear caused by Joey Barton's social media harassment campaign, detailing the real-world impact of online abuse.
Spurs 'THFC' number plate could fetch £20k at auction
A prized 'THFC' private registration plate goes under the hammer this month, offering Spurs supporters the ultimate show of club loyalty with an estimated value of up to £20,000.
Shonky Awards 2025: Australia's Worst Companies Exposed
Australia's most dubious consumer products and services have been exposed in the annual Shonky Awards, with banking giants, online marketplaces and health funds facing scrutiny for questionable practices.
Ore Oduba: Porn addiction destroyed my life
BBC presenter Ore Oduba reveals his three-decade struggle with pornography addiction and how it nearly cost him his marriage and career in an emotional new interview.
Charlene White targeted with racist abuse over poppy
ITV News anchor Charlene White speaks out against torrent of racist abuse she receives annually for not wearing a remembrance poppy on screen, calling for more respectful public discourse.
Squid Game Challenge Season 2 Addiction Fears
Former contestants from the hit Netflix reality show reveal disturbing psychological impacts and addictive elements that left them feeling trapped in the high-stakes competition.
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