Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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Police have confirmed that at least 31 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a pre-school child daycare center in Thailand. As reported by BBC News, the attack took place in Nong Bua Lamphu, located in the north-east of the country, with the gunman believed to be…
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A Russian rapper known as Walkie is thought to have taken his own life in order to avoid fighting in his country's war against Ukraine. The 27-year-old performer - whose real name was Ivan Vitalievich Petunin - was found dead on September 30 near a tall building on Congressnaya Street…
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Japan urged citizens to take shelter early this morning (October 4) after North Korea reportedly fired an unexpected ballistic missile over the country for the first time in five years. The launch marks a potentially deadly escalation of weapons tests by the Kim Jong-un regime, with some outlets describing the…
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A 23-year-old Iranian TikToker has been shot dead after joining protests in her hometown of Karaj, where activists had been campaigning against their country's strict hijab mandate. As reported by Sky News, Hadis Najafi, who was active on social media, had not been vocal about women's liberation in Iran but…
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Newly released satellite images of the Russia-Georgia border reportedly huge numbers of Russian civilians attempting to flee the country. The startling images come after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the 'partial mobilization' of reservists to fight his "special military operation" in Ukraine. Speaking in a nationally televised address on September…
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A wanted man's image has gone viral after being shared by police on social media. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become crucial in helping police departments all over the world catch criminals. All it takes is one post and - bam - the information can be shared with millions…
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Farmers are among those being drafted to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday (September 27) - further cementing the nation's increasing stress over next year's crop. Russia is the largest wheat exporter globally - with Autumn being the most prosperous season for wheat…
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A restaurant owner in South Africa has tragically lost her life in a dramatic shark attack that was witnessed by her husband and young daughter. As reported by The Independent, 39-year-old Cape Town native Kimon "Kiki" Bisogno was enjoying a day out with her 40-year-old husband, Diego Milesi, and her…
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Footage has resurfaced on YouTube showing the moment Jeffrey Dahmer told a reporter why he took a nine-year break from killing. As previously detailed, Dahmer brutally slaughtered and dismembered 17 young boys and men - who were predominantly queer Black, Latinx, and Asian - in a variety of gruesome and…
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When 22-year-old Mahsa Amini took a trip to Tehran, Iran, on September 13, she could never have known that it would be her last. It was on this visit that Amini was arrested by the Middle Eastern nation's so-called "morality police," after they alleged she was wearing an inappropriate hijab.…
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A key member of President Biden's administration has revealed what measures have been put in place to prevent nuclear war. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said that the US has had private, high-level talks with leaders in Moscow following Russian President Vladimir Putin's threat to use nuclear…
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At least nine people - including five children - have been shot dead after a gunman opened fire at a school in Russia. According to the Russian Investigative Committee, victims of the attack in the city of Izhevsk included five children, two teachers, and two security guards. Per Sky News,…
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With no end to the Russia-Ukraine War in sight, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has shared images of an alleged war prisoner, in an attempt to show the effects of captivity on the human body. According to CNN - which was unable to independently identify or verify the authenticity of the…
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Just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 reservists to fight his invasion of Ukraine, a petition against the decree has reached more than 300,000 signatures. Putin's announcement on Wednesday (September 21) came after Ukraine launched a surprise offensive against Russian forces, recapturing the Kharkiv…
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Things may be taking a 'turn for the wurst' after German branch of the Virginia-based animal rights organization, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), has called for women to impose a sex ban on meat-eating men. It's reasoning? Carnivorous men are allegedly responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions.…
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Following Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he has ordered the partial mobilization of reservists to Ukraine to fight his invasion, online searches for "how to break an arm at home" reportedly skyrocketed throughout the nation. Additionally, many Russians have also reportedly bought one-way tickets out of the country. Putin's…
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Anatoly Gerashchenko - the former rector of Moscow's Aviation Institute (MAI) - has died after reportedly falling down a flight of stairs. As reported by the Daily Mail, Gerashchenko passed away on Wednesday (September 21) at the age of 73. Gerashchenko was the head of the Moscow Aviation Institute from…
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Jeff Bezos is no longer the second richest man on the planet. According to Bloomberg, the multi-billionaire Amazon founder has been overtaken by Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, whose net worth of $146.9 billion has topped Bezos' net worth of $145.8 billion. Adani has been storming up Bloomberg's Billionaire's Index all…
