Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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Fifteen people have died following a devastating shooting at a bar in Soweto, South Africa. As reported by BBC News, at least 15 people have died and several others critically injured after gunman began to fire "randomly" into the Orlando East tavern in the early hours of Sunday morning. Officials…
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Seven people have been rushed to hospital on the third day of Pamplona’s San Fermin Festival in Spain. As reported by Metro, a total of seven men - six Spanish nationals and one man from France - required hospital treatment following Saturday morning's bull run. The news comes after protesters…
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Devastating news has emerged regarding Tour de France competitor Daniel Oss, who had a nasty collision with a spectator on Thursday. As reported by the Daily Mail, the Italian athlete was competing on stage five of the world-famous cycling race when he suddenly smashed into a member of the crowd…
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Following the news that Shinzo Abe had passed away after being shot while giving a campaign speech, many world leaders have shared their responses to the tragedy. Abe - known globally as Japan's longest-serving prime minister - passed away on Friday after he was shot in the city of Nara…
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Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died, according to Japan's national broadcaster. As reported by BBC News, the 67-year-old Japanese politician was shot while giving a speech in the southern city of Nara. The purpose of Abe's appearance is said to have been a stump speech for political candidate…
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A South African business owner and wildlife trophy hunter has reportedly been found dead after being shot "in cold blood". As reported by The New York Post, 55-year-old Riaan Naude was the owner of Pro Hunt Africa - a business that specialized in hunting tours of some of the country's…
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You may now kiss the 'gator! A Mexican mayor has married an alligator bride in the hopes that it will bring good fortune to the local fishing community. As reported by the New York Post, Mayor Victor Hugo Sosa, who resides in the small village of San Pedro Huamelula, took…
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Jordan Peterson received a temporary suspension on Twitter following comments he made about Elliot Page. Earlier this week, the 60-year-old Canadian clinical psychologist and YouTube personality took to the social media platform to respond to an article celebrating Page's transition from female to male. After asking his followers, "remember when…
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A former Nazi security guard has been sentenced to five years in prison in a German court. As reported by The Independent, the 101-year-old man - who has not been identified - has been found guilty of 3,518 counts accessory to murder as a result of his service at the…
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At least four people have died and dozens more injured after an audience stand collapsed during a bullfight in Colombia, per local media. As reported by The Independent, the horrific incident occurred at the stadium in El Espinal, Tolima, on Sunday (June 26). Spectators were in attendance for the traditional…
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At least 17 people have been found dead in a nightclub in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, local media reports. As reported by Sky News, Eastern Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana revealed to the Newzroom Afrika rolling news channel that at least 17 people were found dead…
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The swimmer who fainted in the pool during the Swimming World Championships in Budapest earlier this week has been banned from competing in Friday's team final. On Wednesday, swimmer Anita Alvarez fell unconscious having just completed her solo free final at the competition. What followed next made headlines around the…
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Sports organizers have come under fire this week after lifeguards failed to help an artistic swimming competitor who fainted underwater. After falling unconscious in the pool, American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez had to be rescued by her coach at the world championships in Budapest, Hungary, this Thursday (June 23). After…
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A mom-of-22 who had has revealed that she "can't stand the silence" after her husband was arrested for money laundering. Russian woman Kristina Ozturk, 24, lived with her 57-year-old husband Galip Ozturk in the Georgian republic of Adjara before his arrest on May 31. As well as Ozturk giving birth…
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An earthquake in Afghanistan has left over 1,000 people dead and hundreds more injured. Head of information for Paktika province Mohammad Amin Hazifi told BBC News that 1,000 people had been killed and 1,500 more injured in the 6.1 magnitude quake, which struck near the Pakistan border. Per BBC News,…
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Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov auctioned off his Nobel Peace Prize medal for a record-breaking $103.5 million to help Ukrainian children affected by the war. The 60-year-old editor-in-chief was co-awarded the peace prize in 2021 alongside Filipino journalist Maria Ressa for defending the freedom of the press. Muratov, who co-founded the…
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Monday was a big day for Ben Stiller. At the start of this week, the actor came face-to-face with his own personal hero - Ukrainian comedian-turned-president Volodymyr Zelensky. Stiller is currently visiting Europe as part of his role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations. After witnessing the destruction…
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A Cambodian fisherman was in for a surprise last week when he landed what researchers believe could be the world's largest freshwater fish ever caught. Moul Thun, 42, caught the giant stingray near a remote island on the Mekong River last week (June 13) using only a hook and a…
