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Italian Photographer Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 with Emotional Elephant Image

Italian photographer Federico Veronesi wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 for an emotional image of an elephant carrying a deceased calf. The competition received a record 65,403 entries from 121 countries, with the exhibition opening at the Natural History Museum on 16 October 2026.

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Black-and-white photograph of an adult elephant lifting the body of a dead elephant calf with its trunk. The calf is hanging limp in the air, with its legs and head lowered. The adult elephant stands beside it in an outdoor setting with a blurred background.

Amy Dowden hits back at Brendan Cole's criticism with viral Mariah Carey moment

Strictly professional Amy Dowden has been widely praised for her composed response to criticism from ex-cast member Brendan Cole, who questioned her readiness for the show. Rather than engaging directly, Dowden posted a viral video miming Mariah Carey's 'Obsessed,' drawing support from fellow pro...

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Amy Dowden and Chris Appleton during their appearance on the live show on Saturday 3 October for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Dowden and Appleton wear red Baywatch outfits and are dancing hand in hand on the Stricty dancefloor. Amy has long blonde hair and a red sparkling short dress. Appleton wears a red waistcoat and red joggers and has blonde short hair. They both smile.

Welsh Folklore Finds Unexpected Home in Chinese RPG Reverse: 1999

A Chinese role-playing game features Rhiannon, a Welsh character steeped in mythology and culture. Voice actress Rebecca Wang learned Welsh pronunciation for the role, while gaming experts highlight the untapped potential of Welsh folklore in the industry.

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A video game anime character sits on a field surrounded by lambs with a bird swooping down.

Traitors murder Bella Ramsey, then banish Julie Hesmondhalgh in tense episode four

Bella Ramsey is murdered by the Traitors, then Julie Hesmondhalgh is banished after a tense roundtable. A deadly hide-and-seek game awaits four contestants in Celebrity Traitors episode four.

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Romesh Ranganathan lets out a scream while holding a dead woman's wedding dress in the haunted cabin

Glasgow hosts record-breaking Royal National Mòd with 2,000 entries

Glasgow hosts the Royal National Mòd this week with record-breaking participation: over 2,000 entries across 200 competitions and 80 fringe events. The 194th anniversary festival celebrates Gaelic culture and marks 40 years of Gaelic-medium education in Scotland.

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Six young Highland dancers, dressed in blue, green or purple traditional dress, leap from the floor of a sports hall while competing in the Mòd.

The Celebrity Traitors episode three: live coverage and analysis

Live coverage of The Celebrity Traitors episode three begins at 8pm. After last week's inconclusive ending, tonight promises either a dramatic turning point or confirmation that early strategic moves have already determined the series' trajectory.

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Richard E Grant smiles, seated in a leather armchair in a wood-panelled library

Derry marks 40 years of Europe's biggest Halloween with record ticket demand

More than 25,000 tickets for Derry's Awakening the Walled City Trail were claimed in three days as the city prepares to celebrate 40 years of Europe's biggest Halloween festival. The ticketing system, introduced for the first time, helps manage crowds on the historic 400-year-old city walls.

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How a Scientist Used Britpop to Reach Mars

Commemorative plaques honour Professor Colin Pillinger and the Beagle 2 Mars lander, Britain's first spacecraft to reach another planet. Though Pillinger died believing the mission had failed, images revealed the lander had successfully landed on Mars in 2003.

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An older man with thick grey sideburns is stood next to a model of a Mars lander

Wonky wych elm in County Down crowned UK Tree of the Year 2026

Newcastle's "Bendy Tree", a 150-year-old wych elm in County Down, has won the UK Tree of the Year 2026 with over 30% of the public vote—the first Northern Ireland tree to claim the title since the competition began in 2014.

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A tree bent over to the right. Benches are underneath it.

Metal detectorist uncovers second Bronze Age hoard in Scottish Borders

A metal detectorist has uncovered a second Bronze Age hoard in the Scottish Borders, featuring bronze axe-heads, clay moulds and a copper ingot—the first ever found in Scotland. The Blyth Hoard, discovered in 2022, lies seven miles from his earlier Peebles Hoard discovery and may reveal connectio...

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Michael Douglas: Marriage to Zeta-Jones 'in good shape' after nearly 30 years

Michael Douglas reflects on his nearly 30-year marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones, describing it as "in good shape" despite a brief 2013 separation. His new memoir reveals behind-the-scenes details of his life and career.

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A man with white hair, wearing a tux and black tie stands next to a woman with long dark hair, wearing a strapless light blue ballgown, with matching chiffon cape.

How Celebrity Traitors' Real-World Bonds Shape the Game

Celebrity Traitors season two features an unusually interconnected cast with decades-long friendships, professional collaborations, and shared history. These pre-existing bonds reshape gameplay dynamics as former allies become competitors and trust becomes complicated by familiarity.

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Promo image showing cast of Celebrity Traitors

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