Buhurt is a modern-day full contact combat sport which involves fighters using blunt steel weapons and armour characteristic of the medieval times. But why would anyone wish to compete in this extreme activity?

Rishi Sunak remains in the lead as Suella Braverman was eliminated from race. Suella Braverman eliminated from race as Sunak leads in second ballot.Source: Reuters

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Belgian Foreign Minister and deputy premier Sophie Wilmes has resigned, the cabinet announced on Thursday, to take care of her husband, former Australian footballer Chris Stone, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Wilmes, who was Belgium's prime minister in 2019-20 and the first woman in that role, had already temporarily stepped down in April for the same reason, stating then that the situation would be re-evaluated during the summer. “My husband's illness will be a difficult battle that I want to fight alongside him and alongside our children," Wilmes said in the statement.

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Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges in the UK dating back up to 17 years. The Hollywood actor, 62, spoke clearly as he formally entered his pleas to five charges at the Old Bailey in central London, having previously said he "strenuously denies" the allegations of three men who are now in their 30s and 40s. Appearing under his full name - Kevin Spacey Fowler - the actor pleaded not guilty to four charges of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.

This is the moment Fern the bear paints an abstract masterpiece on the floor of her enclosure at a US animal park.Black bears Fern and brother Benton live at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park near Eatonville Pierce County, Washington state USA.The pair were rescued as orphans in Oregon in 2008 before spending several years at a zoo and then being transferred to their wildlife park in 2014.The animal care team gave Fern some art supplies to produce fun paw prints for fundraising campaigns, however she decided to use her face instead.In the footage, Fern appears to be having a whale of a time smearing colourful images onto the floor of her enclosure with her furry face.The wildlife park pointed out that she was using non-toxic paint.Northwest Trek Wildlife Park said: “Our animal care team gave Fern the black bear supplies to make paw prints for our friends and fundraisers, but Fern opted for some face painting fun with the non-toxic paint instead.“Our black bears Benton (male) and Fern (female) are brother and sister. They were rescued as orphans in Oregon in 2008, living at another zoo before finding a home at Northwest Trek in 2014.“They’re very comfortable together, even taking turns resting in the den they’ve dug.“Fern is always very aware of her surroundings. She can be cautious, but is sometimes playful. She’s very motivated by food, especially anything sugary like apples, pears and grapes.“She likes making herself daybeds around her habitat where she can nap and observe everything. She also likes making mulch out of rotting logs and foraging for food.“During winter she often chooses to sleep (torpor) in the den she and Benton dug in the middle of the habitat under a tree snag.”The wildlife park added: “Fern was named after the common Washington plant.”Northwest Trek Wildlife Park stated: “Black bears are large, strong animals with a wide range of coat colours from brown to bright blonde, smoky blue and even white.“They live in forests, swamps and mountains across the US and Canada into Mexico.“When not sleeping, bears spend most of their time foraging for food. They are also good tree climbers.“Black bears are omnivorous. Depending on the season, they eat primarily plants, sometimes carrion or animals.”

The Ministry of Defence said 442 people made the journey in 15 boats on Monday.

Data from the Department for Education shows the state school population could be 6,915,000 by 2032 – down from 7,859,000 this year.

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American basketball star Brittney Griner could face up to a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to drug possession charges at a Russian court. Griner has been detained in Moscow since February after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. Who is Brittney Griner?

The rebuilt Brentwood Cathedral was inspired by the designs of Sir Christopher Wren and was opened in 1991.

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ROME (Reuters) -Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government is on the brink of collapse after the 5-Star Movement said it will not take part in a parliamentary confidence vote on a cost-of-living aid package on Thursday. President Sergio Mattarella could ask Draghi to call a fresh confidence vote in parliament next week. If the 5-Star decides to return to government ranks, the national unity coalition would remain in place, albeit battered and bruised.

The Tory leadership contest continues to dominate the nation’s front pages.

A species of fungus never before seen in science is among the "wild and wonderful" species found in the Cairngorms. A species of the Squamanita genus that was previously unknown to science was uncovered as part of the project, which saw hillwalkers collect soil samples from some of Scotland's highest peaks. Volunteers collected 219 soil samples at different altitudes from 55 of the 58 Munros in the Cairngorms National Park in 2021.

The celebrated athlete told the shocking story of his early life.

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Lord of the Rings trailer (2022).Source: Amazon Prime Video UK

Regé-Jean Page explains decision to defend Florence Pugh from 'vulgar' comments about her sheer dress at Valentino show. Source: Variety

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Two pods of dolphins can be seen just meters away from the fishing boat on the Blackpool coast.