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A manhunt is currently underway to find one of Redoine Faid, France's most notorious gangsters, after he mounted a helicopter escape from Réau Prison, on the outskirts of Paris. He was being visited by his brother when several heavily-armed men landed the aircraft in a prison yard to bust him out.…
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As kids, one of the worst experiences we can go through is being bullied. It's demeaning, degrading, and - in the worst cases - can have a serious effect on a person's long-term health and well-being. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. Chloe Robson, a 16-year-old girl from County Durham…
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For most of us who are committed to shedding the pounds by way of regular exercise and a disciplined eating plan, there's a very good chance you've heard of the ketogenic diet. Starting off as an alternate way of eating for those suffering from epilepsy, the keto diet has become…
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Much like World War I, one of the strangest food investigations in recent history may have been decided by a sandwich. Had Gavrilo Princip not decided to stop off for a sandwich back in 1914, he may never have assassinated Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and the First World War may never…
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At the age of 22, Laura Micetich weighed 300lbs and was facing multiple health difficulties. She was living a life of excess, eating unhealthily and not working out. Laura was struggling with hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure and prediabetes. She realised that without a radical change in diet and lifestyle, her youth…
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One of the hardest parts of any relationship is commitment. After all, it's not like we're capable of just shutting off our attraction to other people once we agree to be with one person. Even someone who's head-over-heels in love can have their head turned from time to time. It…
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Unless you've been living under a rock - or you know, purposefully avoid tabloid gossip - you'll be aware that Ariana Grande broke up with rapper Mac Miller, and then promptly shacked up with SNL star Pete Davidson. The whole situation got rather messy - after Miller was arrested for…
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It's been a tough year for love. After Anna Faris and Chris Pratt announced their separation last summer, all of us who heralded them as "couple goals" were left disillusioned. The pair, who were married for eight years, took to Instagram to break the news. “We are sad to announce we are…
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The Millennial generation has seen the rise of a completely new form of dating, one that is conducted largely through our screens. Yes, we log into platforms such as Tinder and Bumble and accept or reject potentials on the basis of their Facebook profiles and a short bio. And it goes without…
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In the top-secret world of celebrity relationships, we're occasionally treated to some little insight into our favourite actor, or musician's love-lives, and like the insatiable voyeurs we are, we can't get enough of it. Whether it's nothing more than a simple catch-up over some cold brews, we have become incredibly…
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Out of all the things that we have to go through in life, breakups are right up there with the worst. In the beginning, it always feels as if you'll never get over the person whose quirks you grew to appreciate, and whose complex past you got to know as…
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It's often said that crime doesn't pay, but rarely do we get to see that sentiment in action as clearly as we did this week when a 29-year-old woman came crashing through the ceiling of a convenience store in Alberta, Canada. The woman - who has not been named - had…
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All year round, dog owners are warned of the dangers of leaving their pets locked in their vehicles - but the danger of doing so is especially increased during the summer months. In order to draw attention to this, Zephanie Woodward, a vet for Shepherds Veterinary Hospital in Wales, locked herself in a…
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Over the past few weeks, several reports have emerged of people calling the police or taking physical action against black children in acts of flagrant racism. First, there was the woman who achieved meme status after calling the cops on a black family having a BBQ in the park, then…
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The Kardashians may not be the most predictable family in the world, but if there's one thing we can rely on them for, it's drama. Whether they're embroiled in cheating scandals, hiding pregnancies, or simply kicking up a fuss on Instagram by posting endless streams of nude selfies, they're always…
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Earlier this month, the world received the news that Anthony Bourdain had passed away, after taking his own life. Many were heartbroken at this news, as he had been an inspirational figure for many, a cultural icon that sought to bring people together when they so often push each other…
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Okay, I know all these white women calling the cops on black people for no good reason are getting confusing. First there was 'BBQ Becky,' a woman in Oakland who called the cops on a black family BBQ-ing in the wrong designated grilling zone. Then there was 'Permit Patty,' a…
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Did you know it's been nearly five years since Breaking Bad aired its final episode? And TEN YEARS since it first began? It started off as just another one of those crime shows, albeit with some great acting and writing to go with it. Yet with each subsequent season, the tension…
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In this techno-centric age, everyone knows that a person's worth is only really decided by how many friends they have on Facebook. Gone are the days in which we assessed people on their happiness or kindness or success (though, let's be real, those days never really happened, did they?) and here…
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Kanye West hasn't exactly been making headlines for the best reasons lately. He did drop a new album which was well received by critics and fans (even though it was on the short side), but his comments outside of his music caused an uproar online. His support of certain politicians,…
