Maria Leticia Gomes

The 2008 film The Other Boleyn Girl is available on Netflix and retells the story of sisters Mary and Anne Boleyn as they become rivals for the affections of King Henry VIII. The film features Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana in the leading roles, earned more than $78 million against a $35 million budget, and receives praise from viewers for its performances and ensemble cast.

Monty Don advises gardeners to plant lettuce now for a reliable autumn harvest, recommending starting seeds in plug trays to protect seedlings from slugs and spacing plants widely to promote strength. He suggests hardening off shaded seedlings, planting in late afternoon, and keeping soil consistently moist to prevent bolting. Gardeners in hot areas are encouraged to sow in shade and regulate soil temperature. He also recommends staggering sowing and considers parsley and raspberries good additional crops for July planting.

An engaged couple died after a bungee jump from a bridge in Polino, Italy, when an equipment malfunction caused them to fall 100 meters to the canyon floor. The pair had convinced the site manager to keep the centre open late so they could complete the jump together. Investigators initially suspected a broken cord but later confirmed the cord was intact, shifting focus to other potential equipment or human errors. The bungee centre was closed following the tragedy as authorities continued examining the cause.

A traveller staying at Ottawa’s Fairmont Château Laurier discovers during a haunted walking tour that the hotel is linked to the Titanic through its founder, Charles Hays, whose death and legacy contribute to numerous ghost stories about the property. Reports of unexplained noises, moving furniture and additional hauntings add to its lore, though the hotel remains noted for its luxury, amenities and prime location near Ottawa’s main attractions.

A family boating trip in the Florida Keys turned fatal when a 75‑pound spotted eagle ray unexpectedly leapt from the water and struck 57‑year‑old Judy Kay Zagorski, killing her instantly from blunt force trauma. Authorities confirmed she suffered no sting wounds and described the event as a freak accident involving a normally non‑aggressive species. Family members on board were unharmed, and the ray also died in the collision. Wildlife experts emphasised the extreme rarity of such incidents, noting only a few comparable cases and almost no fatalities.