Earthquake measuring 3.9 on Richter scale hits southern England

Earthquake in Leighton Buzzard? What next 2020??’ Shocked residents report ‘houses shaking’ and ‘windows rattling’ after 3.9 tremor strikes in Bedfordshire town which is felt across Home Counties Tremors reported in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire   One local said they ‘felt their whole house shake’ when earthquake struck Some 610,000 people live in the affected area … Read more

5,000-year-old clay ‘tablet’ depicting how beer was made in southern Iraq sells for £175,000 

A 5,000-year-old clay tablet detailing beer ingredients and carrying the world’s ‘first ever autograph’ has sold for £175,000 at auction. The tablet is said to be the earliest known record of any personal name in history – indicated by symbols translating as ‘KU’ and ‘SIM’ in the top left corner. Experts interpret these as spelling … Read more

Vicki Gunvalson lists her Southern California mansion of 26 years for $3.35M

TV veteran Vicki Gunvalson has put her roomy Mediterranean mansion located in an exclusive area of Southern California on the market after calling the dwelling home for 26 years. The 58-year-old business woman listed her Coto De Caza property in Orange County this week and is asking a whopping $3.35million. This comes after the blonde … Read more

Glaciers in New Zealand’s Southern Alps shrunk by 62% since 1600

The Southern Alps in New Zealand are the latest icy region to be devastated by global warming.  A study finds the mountains have lost up to 62 per cent of their glaciers since the end of the Little Ice Age, around 400 years ago.  This, according to the study, equates to a maximum ice loss … Read more

Nicole Kidman leaves $6.5M Southern Highlands estate after self-isolating with husband Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman was seen leaving her $6.5million Southern Highlands estate for the first time after completing her 14-day quarantine with her husband Keith Urban and their daughters, Sunday, 12, and Faith, nine. The actress, 53, and her other half, 52, divided fans after being granted permission to skip mandatory hotel quarantine and self-isolate at their … Read more

Australia’s celebrities are flocking to buy properties in the Southern Highlands

The Southern Highlands in New South Wales has become something of a celebrity haven in recent years, with Nicole Kidman, Michelle Bridges, Samantha Armytage and Phoebe Burgess joining other stars in snapping up sprawling homes in the tranquil countryside. Looking for a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life, many of Australia’s most … Read more

Celebrity hairdresser Joh Bailey puts stunning Southern Highlands mansion on the market for $3.2m

Celebrity hairdresser Joh Bailey is selling his stunning mansion in the Southern Highlands. The renowned stylist, 57, listed his elegant country property, located just 15 minutes away from the picturesque town of Bowral, for $3.2million, The Daily Telegraph reported on Saturday. Joh and his long-term partner, champion horseman Michael Christie, were supposed to tie the knot at the abode … Read more

Strong earthquake hits southern Mexico, shaking buildings and forcing people to flee their homes

A strong earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday in the southern state of Oaxaca, almost three years after a tremor in the central state of Puebla killed more than 300 people. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s magnitude was 7.7, while Mexico’s seismological institute put its strength at 7.5, according to Mexico President Andrés Manuel López … Read more

Sahara Desert dust plume set to drift over southern US states

Massive Sahara Desert dust plume set to drift over southern US states Tuesday could create stunning sunsets and pause tropical storm season The cloud formed from winds sweeping sand from the Sahara Desert Although massive in size, it is a rare occurrence during this time of year  The plume is currently over the Atlantic and set … Read more

Toxic ‘monster’ cane toads that kill dogs with poisonous glands surface in Southern Florida

First murderous hornets, then giant lizards and now Americans are being terrorized toxic ‘monster’ toads. Cane toads are surfacing in Southern Florida after heavy rainfall brought them out of their burrows and providing them with optimal breeding grounds These amphibians are covered in warts, grow up to six inches and have large glands on the … Read more