Spoof news stories from Thursday 16 June 2005
Bush to Seek Third Term
President George W. Bush announced today his intentions to seek a third term in office. When reminded that the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits him to two terms, Bush had this to say:...
International Space Station Downgraded to Junk Status
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) The space shuttle Discovery reluctantly returned to the launch pad for its first mission since the Columbia disaster, shooting for a July 13 lift-off date. But in an ominous foreshadowing, the journey from the assembly bu...
Bum smuggled into Sandhurst
Buckingham Palace and Her Majesty Elton John have reacted strongly to reports that a bum was smuggled into Sandhurst Military Nursery by a leading chip paper distributor.
Preparations for G8 Summit Take a Step Forward
As the eyes of the world turn to the bonny hills of Scotland, G8 participants are gearing themselves up for their Highland Fling under the folds my own voluminous skirts.
Sandhurst stunt sparks security probe into Harry bomb scare
A bomb dropped when Prince Harry was lost in training for over 7 hours yesterday. The Sandhurst alarm bells started ringing after Harry did not return from a rough and tough 5 mile cross country course which would normally take the most able cadets a...
Ozzy Osbourne - Prince of Darkness? Really!
Darkness, England - Buckingham Palace announced today that Her Majesty, The Queen, has sought to bestow the title of "The Prince of Darkness" upon Mr. Ozzy Osbourne. Darkness , a small town 45kilometers south of London, is delighted by the prospect...