Lerynne West became one of the two fortunate recipients of a staggering $700m (£563.2m) lottery prize, but ended up with less than half of her winnings after being faced with a decision

An expert in bats has claimed that the disease-carrying flying animal could hold the key to stopping the next pandemic from happening thanks to one very unique skill

A royal insider has claimed Prince Andrew is worried that King Charles may turn of the gas and electricity to his £30million home now that the Coronation is over

Jonathan Belcher, a former vaping addict, went through an agonising operation in hospital to remove a portion of his collapsed lung and was 'looking death in the face'

Seagulls have been swooping down and stealing drugs from users, leaving them high and out of control in many seaside towns, with reports of psychotic behaviour from the birds increasing

Angela Kelly was dresser to the Queen for many years and the pair were known to be close friends, but now she has been kicked off the Windsor estate by King Charles

Dave Dawes, who won £101million on the EuroMillions in 2011, spends £10,000 a year on a particular hobby and often invites his staff down to join him, according to pals

The origins and original painter of the 1,000-year-old image are unknown, but it is currently housed in a church dating back to the fifth century - and it features a UFO

Experts reckon killer whales are teaching each other how to capsize boats with people on board after a number of attacks have seen them strike rudders and cause vessels to sink

Brian Cox - the top television scientist, not the Succession actor - has claimed humans are pretty much alone as he reckons there are probably no advanced aliens out there

Lloyd Johnson pleaded guilty to being drunk on an aircraft after urinating in the aisle when he was told he couldn't use the toilet on a return flight from Dubai with his wife

Russia has denied reports that an armed militia from Ukraine broke into the country and caused havoc with machine guns and sniper rifles, but did admit that something went down at the border

Weather forecasters have confirmed that the UK is set for a scorching heatwave starting one day next week, and longer term forecasts are also proving favourable

Joseph Clifton Smith has been on Death Row for nearly 25 after murdering Durk Van Dam, but a battle rages on about whether or not his very low IQ should save him from the death penalty

Construction on the Algarrobico started inside a Spanish nature reserve in Almeria in 2003, but it has now faced more than 20 legal battles and remains abandoned to this day

Recent developments in artificial intelligence suggests that robots are now emotionally intelligent enough to fake happiness and other emotions which will eventually lead to them taking over call centres

Valeria was playing on a inflatable trampoline when she got entangled in the loops and tragically died, with a family friend claiming staff who were meant to be supervising were actually on their phones

The town featured in popular TV show, the Office, on many nights out has been voted one of the worst places for a party in the UK, despite attempted improvements the town still seems to be declining

Racy singer MC Pipokinha has sparked anger among local officials who have banned her from performing, but she has now lawyered up and hit back with a lengthy statement

Residents are in despair as groups of boy racers have overtaken a multi-storey car park to use as a meeting place and race track, with sounds and lights disturbing locals

Simon West's family has paid tribute to a 'caring man' who was 'loved by everyone he met' after he died following a road rage in the West Midlands with a man who had been tailgating him

A murderous goldfish has managed live through six prime ministers, six world cups and two recessions, with its owner having had two kids grow up during the fish's lifetime

For the first time, a 'very rare' deepwater fish known for its venomous spikes has been found in UK waters, apparently swimming in the sewage of one of the UK's most polluted beaches

If Putin were to be ousted, historian and infamous dissident Yuri Felshtinsky said it would not be long until his enemies would swoop in and capitalise on his loss

A German surgeon left to his own devices ended up enlisting the help of a nearby cleaner when amputating the toe of a patient after two other surgeons were called in for an emergency elsewhere

A couple from Stoke-on-Trent decided to take a caravan holiday with their children in Cornwall for the first time ever, only to find a completely wrecked caravan infested with ants and thieves breaking in

New plans have revealed a huge sphere shaped like the Moon is due to be built on top of a building in Dubai, which includes over 4,000 hotel rooms and a suite where guests can visit space from the comfort of their hotel

Stamps are getting more and more expensive with first class stamps having snuck up to £1.10 from 95p five years ago, but despite this an insider has given a little tip that may make this irrelevant

EXCLUSIVE: Soldiers dressed in red, rifles with bayonets fixed resting on shoulders and an iconic bearskin on the head is a common sight in parts of central London, but they're working harder than meets the eye

EXCLUSIVE: Federico Borsari, from the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis, told the Daily Star that it's 'virtually impossible' to harm Putin

The GCSE question is leaving everyone seriously confused as research form SaveMyExams found only 42% of pupils believe their parents could pass a maths exam today

The plane is dubbed 'the plane of the future' with its unique design of three decks spanning across the wide-body airliner, while designer Oscar Viñals also hopes it will reduce energy costs

Pulling out deadly snakes from tricky spots is all in a day's work for Nick Evans, but his latest story was one of the 'worst' situations as he was forced to find a needle in a haystack

A 'monkey dust' drug is turning people into zombies, with the shell-like beings wandering the streets of Stoke-on-Trent, vomiting and stumbling around the area as the drug takes hold

Alberto Sierra Jr., 32, on Thursday (May 18) pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jeremiah Oliver, a young boy who was last seen alive in late 2013 and whose body was found in a suitcase in April 2014

Some new parents could be eligible to claim free money through a little-known scheme. The money from the Sure Start Maternity Grant could give Brits up to £1,000

Royal fans marvel over Prince Louis and his cheeky behaviour during appearances, but royal expert claims that William and Kate do everything in their power to make sure that he is 'shielded' from the public's opinion

The as-yet-unnamed man was seen scrawling several messages onto the statue, including 'BBC NONCE FACTORY' and 'NONCE MONUMENT BYE BYE', in the early hours of Saturday (May 20) morning

The anonymous woman divided opinion after discovering a man she's dating earns a lot less money than her. Many of her pals even said she should dump him immediately

Morris the magpie has become a local celebrity after making a new home within a Morrisons store - but shoppers are worried that the bird has been eating the fresh produce while workers aren't looking

Prince Andrew is reportedly refusing to leave his Royal Lodge, intending to honour the 75-year lease agreement, with King Charles 'powerless' to boot the disgraced Duke from his home

Annie Knight hit back at an "old and wrinkly" woman who asked her to leave the beach because of her "inappropriate" micro bikini, but she refused and stayed until the "Karen" left

The woman, known only as Sonia, opened up about her AI "lover" who is reportedly helping her marriage. She believes the artificial intelligence is fulfilling her unmet sexual desires

Locals say Birmingham's Sparkhill Park has gone from a pleasant green space with butterflies to a prostitute's paradise with reports of public sex and condoms strewn everywhere

Remy gave fans a little glimpse into what his tattoo looked like right after a session. The dad, who boasts 210,000 followers on Instagram, has spent years on his ink journey

The hideaway islands owned by Prince William feature a fortified castle and an array of shipwrecks - they are renowned for their beauty and tranquillity and attract high-profile visitors

EXCLUSIVE: Paula Dreidemie, 32, opened up about her domination services where she humiliates her clients for sexual pleasure. The Goddess Tisiphone also owns a sex dungeon

Ross left viewers in stitches when he stayed motionless during a close encounter with a venomous snake in the wild - he explained the snake 'visited' his family three times while they camped in a national park

Stunned driver Steve Woodman had his scepticism removed after spotting a 'muscular big cat' for himself in the middle of the night, driving home from work and encountering the big beast

Park in the Past has provided North Wales with a hidden hotspot, boasting a lakeside oasis, its very own 'beach' and a 'heavenly' appeal to the place which offers water sports and quiet spots

The Reddit user exposed two parents obsessed with Game of Thrones so much that they even named their newborn triplets after the famous American fantasy TV series

Amsterdam officials are cracking down on the Red Light District leaving Brits looking for new raunchy destinations and Tijuana, Mexico, dubbed 'Disneyland for men', might fit the bill

A breathtaking lake in the central United States has narrowly swerved "catastrophe" after a massive fish was scooped out of the water before it unleashed hell on the local eco system

The latest optical illusion will leave you barking mad as it's challenging people to spot the hidden ball among the seriously cute pups. So can you do it in time?

Adult star Elaina St. James, 55, recently announced that she had cast 23-years-younger adult film star Lucas Frost to shoot her first-ever Boy/Girl content - but not everyone is happy about it

Kiirmy revealed how she reportedly earns up to £455 per day, around £9,858 a month, to be someone's girlfriend for the day. She gives up her evenings to go on dates with lonely lads

Barry Chuwen, 53, and his wife Jenny, 55, spent most of their lottery winnings on luxury properties across Glasgow after they won a whopping £4.5 million in 1997

In 2005 Marc Copani was one of the hottest rising stars in the WWE. As Arab-American character Muhammad Hassan, he beat then-World Heavyweight Champion Batista and fought John Cena

The XL Bully, described online as a 'gentle and loving giant', has been responsible for six of 10 fatal dog attacks in the UK over the last year alone - with the ruthless 'devil dog' still legal to own

Harriet Green wanted plumper lips after watching videos online and seeing influencers on reality shows. She went to a salon to get 1.1ml of filler - and says she ended up not being able to close her mouth

EXCLUSIVE: Marisol Yotta slammed her former landlord after they allegedly "kicked her out" because she filmed herself wearing a 'inappropriate' swimsuit in the pool when she was by herself

EXCLUSIVE: A Met Office spokesperson has given their verdict on what the El Niño weather system - generally associated with record-breaking temperatures - could mean for the UK this year

EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Chatagnier was terrified when her addiction saw her locked up for the first time and had to get into a physical fight to survive the 'scary' conditions

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star put cutting edge generative artificial intelligence Midjourney to work to see what it thought Britain's cities would look like in the next few decades

Britons could see the first hot snap of the year as forecasters predict 'sunnier than average' conditions for much of the country in the coming weeks thanks to a warm plume from the Azores