Reclusive owner of Sydney's most iconic abandoned buildings Isaac Wakil leaves fortune to nephew - and a pointed message to relatives planning to contest the will

Daily Mail - Sep 26, 2026

Society darlings turned reclusive property moguls Isaac and Susan Wakil built a $200M fortune from derelict landmarks. Now his will reveals a single heir and a clear warning to would-be challengers.

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Bayeux Tapestry fans are turned away or forced to wait hours as British Museum bans photography and apologises for chaotic queues

Sep 26, 2026

Bayeux Tapestry fans are turned away or forced to wait hours as British Museum bans photography and apologises for chaotic queues

The 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting the Norman conquest of England went on public display outside France for the first time earlier this month.

London schoolgirl who recruited Shamima Begum for Isis is found ALIVE: Jihadi bride is arrested over Berlin terror attack and may face death penalty - as her shocked father sobs: 'I thought she was dead'

Sep 26, 2026

London schoolgirl who recruited Shamima Begum for Isis is found ALIVE: Jihadi bride is arrested over Berlin terror attack and may face death penalty - as her shocked father sobs: 'I thought she was dead'

The British jihadi bride who recruited Shamima Begum into Isis has been arrested in Syria after being linked to a terror attack in Germany, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Drivers face delays after four-vehicle crash on M2

Sep 26, 2026

Drivers face delays after four-vehicle crash on M2

Drivers are facing delays on a major route after a multi-vehicle crash.

Car wash hit with £135k fine after Home Office raid uncovers several illegal workers

Sep 26, 2026

Car wash hit with £135k fine after Home Office raid uncovers several illegal workers

The arrest of eight people in a series of immigration raids has seen a car wash, a pizza takeaway and an Indian restaurant all heavily fined.

Man found with unregistered XL bully admits attacking two people

Sep 26, 2026

Man found with unregistered XL bully admits attacking two people

A man who attacked two people and was found with an unregistered XL bully will be sentenced next week after admitting a string of offences.

Plans resurface for homes on 'derelict' nursery abandoned for six years

Sep 26, 2026

Plans resurface for homes on 'derelict' nursery abandoned for six years

Plans to turn a ‘derelict’ nursery abandoned for six years into several homes have reemerged.

Prince Harry does skydive to honour promise to 102-year-old WW2 veteran then rings worried Meghan to tell her he landed safely

Sep 26, 2026

Prince Harry does skydive to honour promise to 102-year-old WW2 veteran then rings worried Meghan to tell her he landed safely

The Duke of Sussex jumped out of a plane outside Toronto to raise awareness and money for two Canadian military charities.

My husband wants to invest $100,000 of our savings in his best friend's business. I think it could ruin our friendship and our finances: VANESSA STOYKOV

Sep 26, 2026

My husband wants to invest $100,000 of our savings in his best friend's business. I think it could ruin our friendship and our finances: VANESSA STOYKOV

A couple in their late 50s is divided over whether to invest $100,000 in a close friend's business. Vanessa explains the critical question they need to answer first.

Nevada's Democrat AG sparks fury by supporting parole hearing for killer of pregnant woman and unborn baby

Sep 26, 2026

Nevada's Democrat AG sparks fury by supporting parole hearing for killer of pregnant woman and unborn baby

AG Aaron Ford is facing backlash after he sponsored the parole application for Norman Smith, who killed a pregnant woman in 2015 during an argument.

Scene 'like a horror film' as police rush to Chinatown pagoda at 5am

Sep 26, 2026

Scene 'like a horror film' as police rush to Chinatown pagoda at 5am

Two bouncers came to a man's aid after he was found injured in the pagoda on Nicholas Street

I know why Albo really missed the AFL grand final - and the political headache he may just have avoided: PVO

Sep 26, 2026

I know why Albo really missed the AFL grand final - and the political headache he may just have avoided: PVO

Albo loves a sporting photo opportunity. So why miss the biggest game of the year? The answer may lie in two awkward moments waiting for him at the MCG.

Welcome to England's benefits capital where half of working age people are unemployed and claiming Universal Credit... Grimsby is the once thriving fishing town where hard work fell out of fashion

Sep 26, 2026

Welcome to England's benefits capital where half of working age people are unemployed and claiming Universal Credit... Grimsby is the once thriving fishing town where hard work fell out of fashion

Of East Marsh and Port's 3,492 working-age residents, 48.9 per cent are unemployed Universal Credit claimants.

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