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The so-called “Lizzie Borden House,” the site of two 1892 axe murders, has been described as the “world’s most haunted house” and is also a surprisingly popular bed and breakfast. The most requested room is the bedroom where Lizzie Borden's stepmother Abby Borden was found hacked to death. As well as overnight stays, the establishment in Fall River, Massachusetts, offers a tour of the rooms where the grisly crime unfolded. READ MORE: 'Black-eyed ghost child' first spotted in 1980s 'reappeared during Covid lockdown' The house, in which doors are said to open and close on their own, is one of the best-reviewed attractions on Tripadvisor . “The violence in the house is almost palpable,” wrote one happy customer. “This is a very creepy place and I don’t urge going into the basement.” Another guest claimed to have had an intense physical reaction to the building: “As soon as a I stepped onto the second floor, into the girls’ room, I felt nauseous and my head started … [Read more...] about Inside ‘world’s most haunted house’ spooked by tragic axe murder victims

The world’s oldest female performing bodybuilder has claimed that she’s in the best shape of her life and looks completely different to how she did when she was younger. At the astonishing age of 86 Ernestine Shepherd continues to blow minds. In 2010 earned the Guinness World Record title as the world's oldest living female competitive bodybuilder, all in the name of her beloved sister. Her diet is astonishing, putting away a handful of walnuts and 10 egg whites every morning, as well as eating chicken and vegetables. READ MORE: Harry and Meghan 'have lost all credibility' with 'vindictive' Netflix doc, warns expert But it isn’t just weightlifting she smashes, pulling a whopping 80 miles worth of running each and every week. She reckons that the wild diet is the trick to her incredible ability to go on and on with her massive runs. Now, at 86, she is bench pressing 115lbs. From Baltimore in the USA, she also wakes up in the early hours, at 4am, to get her … [Read more...] about World’s oldest female bodybuilder looks unrecognisable from her youth

A generous billionaire boss has forked out the funds for 10,000 members of his staff and their families to spend a three-day break at Walt Disney World in Florida, USA. Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, decided on the gesture of goodwill after a 'record' year of profits. The hedge fund manager is believed to be worth around $31.7billion (£25.9bn) according to the Forbes Rich List – making him the 40th wealthiest person in the world. READ MORE : Lad, 18, unbelievably scoops mega lottery win just two weeks after grandpa predicted it Zia Ahmed, a spokesperson for the company, revealed the supremo has paid his team's airfares enabling them to jet into Orlando from their offices in New York, Houston, Paris and Zurich amongst other destinations. Griffin seemingly went to town, with the cost of hotels, park tickets and meals also covered in his bumper reward package. The resort will be open exclusively for the company to use at its pleasure with the added treats … [Read more...] about Generous billionaire pays for Disney World trip for 10,000 staff and their families

Vladimir Putin guzzled champagne as he blamed Ukraine for Russia's military strikes while admitting the Kremlin has struck key civilian infrastructure. "There's a lot of noise about our strikes on the energy infrastructure of a neighbouring country. Yes, we do that. But who started it?" the Russian president said at an awards ceremony. Russian President Vladimir Putin put on a grotesquely grand dinner for senior Kremlin members to award Gold Star medals to Heroes of Russia on the eve of Heroes of the Fatherland Day in Moscow. At the event, while speaking to Russian state media, he said that global criticism of strikes that have left millions without electricity and water at the start of winter would "not interfere with our combat missions”. President Vladimir Putin (R) toasts with Russian soldiers ( Image: SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images) He claimed that Ukraine has committed an act of genocide by refusing to provide water to occupied Donetsk and also admitted … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin guzzles champagne as he blames Ukraine for Russian’s military strikes

Russia has launched a large-scale attack as more than 100 missiles rain down on Ukraine this afternoon, killing two and wounding a one-year-old baby. There have been multiple strikes across the country in one of the biggest missile attacks of the war, with blasts heard in Kyiv , Kramatorsk, Kirovograd, and Vinnitsa. Last week, western analysts warned that Moscow was preparing for a week-long onslaught after satellite images showed a build-up of ammunition and bombers at a Russian airfield last week. The Guardian reported that more than 100 missiles fired by 13 Russian bombers and sea-based Kalibr launchers were unleashed during the first wave. Several missiles were intercepted by Ukraine's air defences, all four of them in the Kharkiv region, the paper added. Information about casualties is sparse as the bombing continues, but some reports indicate that civilian residences have been hit, with ambulances sent out to rescue the injured. Deputy Head of the … [Read more...] about Russia fires missiles across Ukraine killing at least two and wounding one-year-old

Bomb shelters are being readied in Moscow as Russians fear 'major gaps' in air defences. A military expert from Russia has made a rare admission Ukraine has discovered holes which could leave the city unprepared for any attack. It is claimed bomb shelters are being prepared amid fears the Russian capital will be hit. The threat has triggered deep alarm among the Kremlin’s war supporters. At least 60 bomb shelters have been equipped - often underground car parks - in Moscow, say reports. Inspections are underway of potential shelters in the city, reported iStories and Moskvich magazine. Ukraine has bombed three Russian airfields this week, two of which are deep inside the country. 'Blundering Russian commanders' switched most of their counter-strike capability to protect forces in territories where Vladimir Putin's troops invaded ( Image: SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images) Kyiv is believed to have upgraded a high-flying Soviet era reconnaissance drone to … [Read more...] about Bomb shelters readied in Moscow as Russians fear ‘major gaps’ in air defences

Russians are building defences inside their own borders - indicating Vladimir Putin’s war strategy has gone very wrong. Pictures show construction is now underway over hundreds of miles as Moscow tries to convince its own people Ukraine is poised to invade. The fortification strategy is seen as a way of firing up citizens with patriotic fervour at a time when support for Putin’s bloody war - where 100,000-plus Russians have been killed or maimed- is slipping, according to polls. The protective line, including concrete “tank trap” concrete pyramids, spans Belgorod and Kursk regions, but the plan has been savaged by some Russian military analysts. Starovoyt (middle) inspects the build up of a fortifications by the border with Ukraine ( Image: social media/e2w) It is linked to moves to establish a Dad’s Army - pictured in training - to protect the border with Ukraine. Kyiv has shown no desire to invade Russia , but only to protect its territory and reclaim … [Read more...] about Russians build defences inside their OWN borders as Vladimir Putin’s war fails

Just off the coast of Japan there is an island where hundreds starved or died from exhaustion in poor working conditions before it was abandoned and reclaimed by Hollywood A-listers. Lying nine miles off Japan's coast near the city of Nagasaki, Hashima Island is one of the planet's spookiest locations. Its population is zero, but when it comes to ghosts the island has hundreds after more than 1,000 inhabitants brought there under slave labour conditions during the 1930s and World War 2 died. READ MORE: Boy, 4, manages to survive 6 days in African wilderness with 'hyenas and jackals' Nicknamed Gunkanjima - meaning Battleship Island - due to its resemblance, Hashima was originally a coal mining location during the 1800s until reserves were depleted in the 1970s. As petrol overtook coal as the most popular resource, its population dwindled. Since then, its concrete buildings have slowly begun to crumble as the island is reclaimed by nature. But Hashima's history is far … [Read more...] about Inside ‘haunted’ abandoned island of James Bond villain left to rot for 40 years

A state in Brazil has been gripped by mystery as several cows were found lying dead on beaches throughout the area. Three cows were found in and around Guaratuba, on the coast of Paraná, a state in southern Brazil, leading city officials to question how they got there. The best guess from authorities is that the bovines were dragged by flood waters that wreaked havoc in the area last week. READ MORE: Boy, 4, manages to survive 6 days in African wilderness with 'hyenas and jackals' Teams from the Environment Department of Guaratuba City Hall collected the animals and buried them after they were found on Sunday, December 4. A week ago, the cities of Guaratuba and Morretes flooded after heavy rain in the region. The level of the Cubatão River, in Guaratuba, rose and covered the bridge that gives access to the surrounding rural area. The accumulated volume of rainfall in the last week exceeded twice the historical average for November, reports stated. It comes … [Read more...] about Mystery as cows are found lying dead on different beaches after floods

A man in Iran has been hanged by the state after being charged following protests on the streets of the capital. Mohsen Shekari was charged with "moharebeh," a Farsi word meaning "waging war against God" for his part in the protests that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini in September. According to the Mizan news agency, Shekari attacked a security force member with a machete and also blocked a street in Tehran on September 25. READ MORE: Boy, 4, manages to survive 6 days in African wilderness with 'hyenas and jackals' Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of Norway-based Iran Human Rights, said Shekari was convicted after a "show trial without any due process" on November 20. In a statement on Twitter, Amiry-Moghaddam said: "Execution of #MohsenShekari must be met with STRONG reactions otherwise we will be facing daily executions of protesters. "This execution must have rapid practical consequences internationally." Over 18,000 people have been detained by … [Read more...] about Iran carries out first execution after months of protests following Mahsa Amini death