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The eye-watering amount rare diamond from outer space is expected to sell for

The 555.55-carat stone is believed to be at least 2.6 billion years old and will be sold next month.

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A 555.55-carat black diamond believed to have come from outer space one of the rarest, billion-year-old cosmic wonders known to humankind, a Sotheby’s specialist says.

Father breaks down during poignant musical tribute for slain teacher Ashling Murphy

Ray Murphy broke down in tears while playing the final chords of his daughter’s favourite song, ‘When You Were Sweet Sixteen’.

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Ashling Murphy was killed on the Grand Canal Walk in Tullamore, Central Ireland, at about 4pm on Wednesday, police said.

Boris Johnson apologises to the Queen after lockdown-busting party on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral

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Queen Elizabeth II takes her seat during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Massive ‘sea dragon’ discovered in United Kingdom

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The remains of the ichthyosaur, estimated to be around 180 million years old.

Impassioned plea after skull of 1800s prisoner disappears from haunted UK pub

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Staff at the Golden Fleece in York were left frustrated on Monday when they found someone had taken their replica skull of criminal Elizabeth Johnson from her “resting place” in a display cabinet at the pub.

COVID patients in UK showing less severe symptoms than before

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People hospitalised with COVID in the UK are broadly showing less severe symptoms than before.