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World’s ‘most expensive yacht’ is £4bn gold-plated boat with walls made of T-Rex bones – but no one has EVER seen it

THE world’s most expensive superyacht is a £4billion floating masterpiece with gold-plated sides and walls made of T-Rex bones.

Although the flashy floater is supposedly a jaw-dropping sight it remains shrouded in mystery as no one has ever actually seen it.

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The world’s most expensive superyacht is reportedly a £4billion floating masterpiece
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Inside there is reportedly a statue made from genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bones with the walls also featuring shavings of the dino bones

Dubbed History Supreme the vessel is covered in 100,000kg of gold and dazzles with jewels – but most don’t even believe it exists.

The railings, decking, dining area and even the base of the boat is all wrapped in gold and even the anchor was specially made to be dipped in liquid gold.

Commissioned by a mysterious Malaysian billionaire and designed by controversial artist Stuart Hughes the brilliant boat also supposedly boasts a more quirky feature.

Inside there is reportedly a statue made from genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bones with the walls also featuring shavings of the dino bones.

They were allegedly sourced from a skeleton sourced in Arizona, USA. Pieces of the thigh bone alone come in at about £68,000.

Construction reportedly took world-renowned UK designer Stuart Hughes just over three years to complete.

Mr Hughes told news.com.au that he was quite excited when approached by a friend in the yachting circle to design the luxury liner. He had free reign to construct it how he liked.

The History Supreme has been dubbed the “world’s most expensive yacht”, worth £3.6 billion.

Mr Hughes said much of the staggering sum is owed to its gold and dinosaur bone features.

The base of the yacht as well as the deck, dining areas, rails and anchor are wrapped in solid gold and the sleeping areas are covered in platinum.

Also on board is a luxury liquor bottle featuring an 18.5 carat diamond, one of the world’s rarest, along with a panoramic wall aquarium made from 68kg of 24 carat gold.

Some of other on-board features include an iPhone wrapped in 500 cut diamonds including two interchangeable diamonds fitted over the “home button”, a 7.4 carat pink diamond and a rare eight carat diamond.

Mr Hughes has spoken about his work on History Supreme numerous times, and, even though he never revealed who the buyer was, he hinted at Robert Kuok.

Kuok is the richest man in Malaysia and the second-richest in Southeast Asia.

He has a net worth of£8billion but in 2011 Forbes estimated his fortune was around £9.5billion.

Since the boat’s supposed creation the History Supreme has remained “king bling of the high seas” with no other luxury liner reported to have exceeded its mammoth price tag.

The second reported “world’s most expensive yacht” belongs to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

His £1billion luxury liner Eclipse, has its own missile defence system and a submarine.

There are 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and even a nightclub.

It also boasts a cinema, conference room, children’s playroom and a hair salon.

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This is one of only four pictures in existence of the yacht after a billionaire purchased it in 2011 and it hasn't been seen since
Only four photos of the boat are available

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‘Orange queen’ trolls say as traveller bride shows wedding makeover – & people slam them for ‘jealousy’

A TRAVELLER bride has been brutally trolled for her ”orange” wedding makeover.

Getting your make-up and hair done professionally is a must for many brides on their big wedding day – after all, you want to look your best not just for yourself but also the memories on photos.

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Cruel social media trolls dubbed the young woman ‘orange queen’[/caption]

With her special occasion just hours away, one woman from the vibrant traveller community also had pros glamming her up – however, the makeover didn’t go down a treat on TikTok.

The jaw-dropping transformation of the unnamed beauty was shared on @makeupbygolondon account on the platform, where the duo posted both Before and After clips.

At the start of the now-viral video, which has racked up more than 3.5million views, social media users can see the excited bride sit on the chair and patiently waiting for the gurus to work their magic.

Posing with a chic manicure, a sexy white lace chemise and her long tresses in an adorable plait, the young woman already looked incredible.

The light tan only enhanced her gorgeous eyes which were paired with eyelash extensions and her flawless skin was radiant and glowing – all before the London-based make-up pros had even set to work.

But with a little bit of make-up, the beauty buffs gave the stunner a totally new look – one that, sadly, wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

The After shots of the bride revealed cakey foundation, heavy contour, rosy pink blush on the cheeks, darker and neatly contoured brows, as well as a nude pout.

The jaw-dropping transformation was complete with a sexy and smokey eye make-up look, as well as dazzling drop earrings with gems and a sky-high hairdo.

The beauty lover looked incredible as she then was posing in her glam gown, featuring a gorgeous veil with intricate detailing and silver elements around the bardot-style top.

”Our Traveller Bride Doll,” the make-up pros wrote in the caption, as close to 2,000 people raced to comments.

One joked: ”Toddlers and Tiaras vibes.”

Someone else chimed in: ”How do you look younger after all that.”

Many also seemed to have something to say about the shade of the foundation, as well as the choice of tan.

”Orange queen!” a troll chuckled, as hundreds reckoned she looked better ”without make-up”.

”She’s pretty she just needa tune down the spray tan,” someone else agreed.

Traditions in the gypsy/traveller communities

Nomadic lifestyle: Traditionally, many travellers maintain a nomadic lifestyle, living in caravans and moving frequently. This mobility is a core aspect of their identity, reflecting a deep connection to freedom and independence.

Strong family bonds: Family is central to traveller culture. Extended families often live and travel together, providing a strong support network. Marriages and social events are significant community affairs, reinforcing familial ties.

Distinct Language: Many travellers speak Shelta, also known as Cant or Gammon, a distinct language that mixes elements of Irish, English, and other languages. This language serves as a cultural marker and a means of private communication within the community.

Religious practices: The traveller community often follows Roman Catholicism, with religious festivals and milestones like baptisms, communions, and weddings being particularly significant. However, individual beliefs and practices can vary widely.

Unique celebrations: Events such as horse fairs and traditional weddings are major social gatherings for travellers. These occasions are marked by elaborate preparations, vibrant attire, and communal participation.

”She looks TERRIBLEEE it’s embarrassing,” another meanie said.

Luckily, there were also heaps of kind comments, as supportive users flocked to hit back at the bullies who they thought were simply ”jealous”.

One wrote: ”When people don’t know what an Irish traveller is..😂 Congratulations love!”

Someone else added: ”traveller wedding dresses are SO gorgeous. she looks stunning.”

”She’s so gorgeous and I love the high volume hair,” a third penned.

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‘Ukrainian spy’s’ wife who ‘dead-dropped £885 into bin to fund sabotage attack in Russia’ faces 25yrs in Putin’s gulag

THE glam wife of an alleged Russian spy is facing 25 years behind bars in Vladimir Putin’s gulag after “funding a sabotage attack in Russia”.

Viktoria Shinkaruk, 28, is accused of acting as a Ukrainian agent by dead-dropping £885 in a supermarket litter bin “for use by terrorists” working for Kyiv.

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Viktoria Shinkaruk is facing up to 25 years in prison[/caption]
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The former Russian official from Belgorod region is pictured at the 2nd Western District Military Court of Moscow[/caption]
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She is accused of acting as a Ukrainian agent to allegedly aid ‘terrorists working for Kyiv’[/caption]
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Shinkaruk pictured being led by cops in court[/caption]

Russian official Shinkaruk denies the allegations, saying she withdrew the cash at her husband’s request and earned a small commission for it.

She claimed she didn’t know what the money was for and had no intention to commit a terrorist crime.

Her husband Evgeny Kisel, 35, had earlier escaped house arrest and fled to his relatives in Ukraine fearing a ten year jail sentence on drug charges.

Shinkaruk is now facing trial by a Moscow military court under Russia’s draconian new terrorism laws and could be jailed for a quarter of a century if convicted.

She was seen handcuffed to a female police officer arriving in court.

Russian law enforcement sources said Shinkaruk “took part in a terrorist community with the aim of carrying out a terrorist attack,” state news agency TASS reports.

The 28-year-old, who often took glam snaps of herself, was a state inspector in the Ukraine-bordering region of Belgorod until she was fired after her arrest.

Shinkaruk has since been held in custody in the notorious Lefortovo pretrial detention centre for 22 months awaiting the start of her court case.

Her family and friend say she was following instructions from her husband in moving the money – but no mercy is expected from the court.

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Shinkaruk pictured with her husband Evgeny Kisel, 35[/caption]
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The 28-year-old denied the allegations against her[/caption]
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She has been awaiting her trial in the notorious Lefortovo pretrial detention centre for almost two years[/caption]

A pal said: “I don’t believe that she could do anything against the country.

“She is a really smart girl, very attractive, during all the time we talked, I never heard her make any dubious statements.

“She loves our country.”

A relative added: “She would not have deliberately gone against Russia, I am sure.

“She is a calm, level-headed person, not crazy.

“I think her husband set her up with the transfer of the money. She simply believed his words.

“They have been married for about six years. He is still her husband.”

Another friend said: “I think her husband brainwashed her that this money would supposedly help him avoid a criminal case.

“She was a fool, and just wanted to help.

“Now she can lose her youth, the opportunity to start a family [by being locked up in jail].”

Shinkaruk’s co-accused Alexander Kholodkov allegedly more than £3,300 also at the request of Shinkaruk’s husband.

He dropped it in the same litter bin in Belgorod city and “moved explosive devices to hiding places”, it is alleged.

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Alexander Kholodkov being led by Russian officials[/caption]
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Shinkaruk and Kholodkov cover their faces as they sit in court[/caption]

Russian authorities claim that the money was intended for unknown members of a criminal group to carry out a terrorist bomb attack in the first months of the war.

According to TASS, “they used the Signal and Telegram messenger apps to communicate with handlers from Ukraine.

“Following their instructions, Kholodkov placed explosives and cash needed to carry out a terrorist attack in hiding places.”

But after two years of investigations, prosecutors failed to name the alleged saboteurs or the Ukrainian handlers and identify where the supposed terrorist attack was meant to take place.

Shinkaruk and Kholodkov are accused of illegal explosive trafficking, smuggling, terrorist involvement, conspiracy preparation, and illegal explosive manufacturing.

Russia portrays sabotage attacks by Ukraine in Russia as terrorism, despite Moscow being behind the brutal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Vladimir Putin increasing spy paranoia is rooted in his background as a KGB officer[/caption]

MAD VLAD’S SPY MANIA

Spy maniac Putin has a deep-seated obsession with espionage, secrecy, and counterintelligence, which has profoundly influenced his leadership style and decision-making, especially during wartime.

Mad Vlad’s paranoia is rooted in his background as a KGB officer, where he developed a worldview dominated by suspicion and the belief that deception is a necessary tool in statecraft.

Over the years, this has led to a culture of mistrust within the Russian government, where the tyrant surrounds himself with loyalists, particularly those from security or intelligence backgrounds, reinforcing a tightly controlled and secretive regime.

Putin’s obsession with espionage has seen a focus on sabotage and cyberattacks against Ukraine, alongside a heightened fear of Western espionage.

This paranoia has driven efforts to insulate Russia from external influences, including limiting access to Western technology and tightening internet control.

The ageing dictator previously arrested at least 12 leading hypersonic missile scientists on suspicion of “high treason”.

The despot’s henchmen had been busy purging top aerospace and rocket experts over fears they were leaking secrets to Nato.

Russia in March charged another professor, Dr Alexander Kuranov, 76, with “high treason” and announced his trial would go ahead.

He was the latest in a list of over a dozen hypersonic scientists – many of whom are elderly – arrested in the past six years by Putin‘s feared security service, the brutal FSB.

Putin – terrified of traitors – appears to be hellbent on seeking to silence those who know the most about his most secret weapon projects.

The trials have been shrouded in secrecy and evidence against the defendants has not been made public.

In July 2022, laser scientist Dmitry Kolker, 54, was hauled from his cancer hospital bed in Siberia and locked away in notorious Lefortovo jail in Moscow, where he died two days later.

He was one of two leading academics accused of being in a Chinese spy ring by the FSB.

Professor Anatoly Maslov, 75, a pioneer of hypersonic technologies, was also arrested and remains in the Lefortovo prison in Moscow.

In May, 2023, Dr Valery Zvegintsev, 78, was arrested following Ukraine’s downing of what Putin had branded his “unstoppable” weapons, humiliating the tyrant.

In October, 2023, Professor Anatoly Gubanov, 66, one of the world’s top rocket academics was sentenced to 12 years in prison over claims he passed secrets to Nato.

It came four months after one of his pals, Valery Golubkin, 70, was jailed for 12 years.

In December, 2023, Russia jailed Prof Vladislav Galkin, 68, on suspicion of “high treason” – as part of the same ongoing probe.

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Dr Alexander Kuranov is the latest in a long list charged with ‘high treason’[/caption]
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Russia announced the physicist’s trial would go ahead as spy mania grips the Kremlin[/caption]

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Arsenal’s transfer move for Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman HIJACKED as rival cub make £34m offer

ARSENAL target Kingsley Coman is wanted by Al-Hilal, who have offered £34million for the Bayern Munich winger.

The Bundesliga outfit are believed to be willing to cash in on the Frenchman, 28.

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Kingsley Coman is in demand this summer[/caption]
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Mikel Arteta wants more firepower for his title charge[/caption]

And Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claims the Saudi Arabian outfit have made an official approach.

Arsenal are considering making a move for Coman before the transfer window shuts today.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is eager to add more firepower in order to compete with Manchester City.

Arsenal are believed to prefer a loan instead of an immediate permanent move.

And that could hand Al-Hilal the advantage if they are willing to pay a lump sum.

The Saudis have Neymar, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in their ranks.

Coman currently earns in the region of £300,000-per-week at Bayern. 

He has just under three years to run on his current deal after signing a long-term contract in November 2022.

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Chelsea reportedly remain in talks to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, with time running out for the Blues to complete a deal.

Meanwhile, Ivan Toney is expected to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, according to reports.

Elsewhere, Newcastle are set to walk away from their long-running pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.

In other news, Chelsea and Juventus remain in discussions over a deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho ahead of the 11pm deadline.

Follow our LIVE DEADLINE DAY BLOG for all the latest deals, gossip and exclusives.

Arsenal are not ones for paying extortionate salaries – it was one of the reasons they stopped pursuing Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

The Gunners have brought in four new players this summer, but many fans are crying out for a top-draw forward.

The new stars include Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and the permanent signature of former loanee David Raya for just under £100m in total

Emile Smith Rowe‘s initial £27m move to Fulham and Aaron Ramsdale’s pending switch to Southampton for £25m have helped balance the books.

Arsenal face Brighton in tomorrow’s early kick-off.

The Gunners and Seagulls have won both of their league games so far this season to join Manchester City and Liverpool on six points.

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Mum, 46, made tragic final Facetime call on railway tracks moments before she was killed by train, inquest told

A MUM made a tragic final Facetime call just moments before she was killed by a train, an inquest heard.

Jill Parton, 46, called her partner while on railway tracks close to a train station in Stockport.

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Jill Parton was killed by a train on June 3[/caption]

The mum was discovered dead by British Transport Police shortly after the video call on June 3, MEN reports.

An inquest heard how Jill’s cause of death was given as “extensive traumatic injuries”.

Coroner’s officer Alison Catlow told the court: “British Transport Police received a call from Greater Manchester Police to advise that they had received a call from the female’s partner, stating that she had Facetimed him whilst on the railway tracks.”

It is believed Jill had been involved with mental health services before her death, the inquest heard.

The full hearing was adjourned until November 11 at  South Manchester Coroner’s Court.

Jill’s daughter Amber, 25, previously revealed how she “literally had nothing in her brain” the moment she was told her mum had died.

She added: “I just felt numb. I still don’t feel like it’s real. It’s just been me and my mum every day.

“I just feel like she’s going to walk through the door, like she’s not really gone.

“Especially the way it happened – she promised she would never leave me. She told me a few weeks ago she was struggling and didn’t want to be here but she wouldn’t leave me.

“She was my best friend and we used to do everything together.”

Amber also paid tribute to her “bubbly” mum, who had worked as landlady of The Crown pub, near Stockport Viaduct.

She said: “Anyone I’d speak to would say it wasn’t a normal mother-daughter relationship.

“We used to tell each other everything. Everyone was jealous of our friendship. She never judged me.”


If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.


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Her daughter Amber has paid tribute[/caption]
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Quickteller Homes Introduces Flexible Payment Options

Hello This post Quickteller Homes Introduces Flexible Payment Options was first posted on Naijaonpoint.com.ng and is written by naijaonpoint.

By Aduragbemi Omiyale To make homeownership easier for its clients as well as Nigerians, the real estate and property subsidiary of Interswitch Group, Quickteller Homes, has integrated flexible payment options into its packages. This initiative that allows payment in instalments was designed to drive a paradigm shift in the country’s real estate market by making […]

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Drake Roasts Joe Budden As He Addresses His Duck-Lip Selfies

Hello This post Drake Roasts Joe Budden As He Addresses His Duck-Lip Selfies was first posted on Naijaonpoint.com.ng and is written by Frank Olamide.

Drake has been getting dragged online for posting regular duck-lip selfies, but the Canadian artist dragged Joe Budden into the conversation by posting a throwback pic of Budden from the 90s. “I’m not aware of my picture or mirror face it’s a curse from birth and I’m influenced by what I see,” he captioned a […]

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