Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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The woman who was attacked by an angry mob for climbing the ancient Mayan pyramid has now been fined and released. As per the Daily Mail, local news outlets identified the perpetrator as Abigail Villalobos AKA 'Lady Chichen Itza.' The 29-year-old was escorted off the historical landmark after she decided…
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A couple flying on an aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff at the Chavez de Lima International airport in Peru last week posed for a selfie not long after surviving the crash. The flight - operated by LATAM Airlines - was speeding along the tarmac ready to take off when…
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People visiting the ancient Mayan pyramids in Mexico were left outraged after one tourist decided to climb the historical landmark. Posting to TikTok, user @angelalopeze uploaded the footage that exposed the woman alongside the caption: "This is so disrespectful… don’t mess with my Mexican people." Castillo de Kukulcán (also known…
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A reporter at the World Cup in Qatar was robbed whilst doing a live report, with the thief stealing her wallet and documents. The tournament in Qatar has never been far from controversy since it was announced that the country would be hosting the event. It was announced 48 hours…
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The England and Wales soccer teams have opted against wearing OneLove armbands during their matched in the FIFA men's World Cup in Qatar. The OneLove rainbow armbands are usually worn as a sign of alliance with the LGBTQIA+ community. Per CNN, homosexuality in Qatar is illegal and punishable by up…
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Drag queen Courtney Act has responded to a senator who accused her and ABC of "grooming" children following her appearance on a kids' TV show. Courtney Act is the stage name of Australian drag queen Shane Jenek, who has found international fame over the last two decades thanks to her…
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BBC viewers have praised the broadcaster for its opening monologue during the start of the 2022 men's FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Today is an exciting day for soccer fans across the world, as the historic FIFA world cup begins. The 22nd men's FIFA World Cup will see 32 teams…
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced that he will give away the majority of his $124 billion fortune. The 58-year-old has revealed that he will be donating the money to charities fighting climate change, but was quick to add that philanthropy is "very hard", CNN reports. Sitting alongside his partner…
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An Iranian man who called the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris home for almost two decades has sadly passed away there, BBC News reports. Mehran Karimi Nasseri first arrived at the Parisian airport in 1988, following his expulsion from numerous EU countries - including the Netherlands and Germany -…
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A YouTuber from Thailand is reportedly facing five years in jail after filming herself eating a bat in a bowl of soup. A stomach-turning 1-minute 40-second video showed Phonchanok Srisunaklua - who runs a Youtube channel called Gin Zap Bep Nua Nua (Eat spicy and delicious) - devouring the bizarre…
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The CEO of crypto giant FTX lost the majority of his $16 billion fortune in a single day as his company came to the brink of collapse, CNN reports. Sam Bankman-Fried's personal fortune dropped by 94% in 24 hours, marking the biggest one-day loss by a billionaire ever. The loss…
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Adidas has announced that they won't stop selling Yeezys - despite cutting ties with designer Kanye West. According to a report by Insider, the German company has reiterated that it owns the designs which were produced in partnership with the rapper. Chief Financial Officer Harm Ohlmeyer said: "Adidas is the…
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Three Americans on vacation who were mysteriously found dead at their Mexican Airbnb in October likely died from toxic gas inhalation, local outlet WAVY reports. The trio - 28-year-olds Kandace Florence and Jordan Marshall, as well as 33-year-old Courtez Hall - were vacationing in Mexico City to celebrate Dia De…
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It has been reported by multiple outlets that an 81-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly pushing his disabled wife into the sea, saying he was "tired of taking care of her". According to the reports, Hiroshi Fujiwara, from the eastern Japanese town of Oiso, Kanagawa, was arrested on November…
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The owner of Tiffany's jewelry empire in Turkey has reportedly fallen to her death from a cruise ship. Per local reports, Dilek Ertek, 71, plunged into the sea off the coast of Tahiti while on holiday. Despite a desperate manhunt, her body was not recovered. She was traveling with her…
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A baby born with a tumor twice her size has been dubbed a "miracle" after a team of 25 surgeons worked around the clock to remove it. Baby Saylor Thomson was born three months premature at the Mater Mother's Hospital in Brisbane, Australia - weighing just over two pounds, with…
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It's official: paid Twitter is here. Known as Twitter Blue, the $7.99-a-month service will enable users to take part in a subscription-based plan in order to get the coveted blue checkmark next to their names, as well as a host of other perks. A recent in-app notification revealed the details…
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Donald Trump's comments following the leaked sunbathing images of Princess Catherine reportedly resulted in "torrents of profanity" from her husband and father-in-law. In one of the most talked-about scandals regarding the Royal Family in the last 20 years, the then-Kate Middleton was snapped by photographers as she sunbathed topless on…
