Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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A team of hunky Australian firefighters have teamed up with a group of utterly adorable animals to collaborate for the most must-have calendar of 2021. If you need further proof that 2021 is going to be MUCH better than 2020, then just check out these saucy/cute snaps. Entering its 28th…
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The ongoing pandemic has had a significant effect on many people's mental health, which is why it is more important than ever to reach out if you are feeling down. Edmund O'Leary, 51, did this on Friday of last week after losing his job and having to endure the difficulty…
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The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, shed tears as he issued a rare apology for his failure to guide the country through difficult times amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Per the Guardian, when he was speaking at a military parade held at the weekend (11 October) to mark the 75th…
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A British man has been sentenced to four years behind bars after he poked a hole in a condom before sex, an act which was branded as "pure evil" by his victim, according to court reports. According to the Worcester News, Andrew Lewis's consent violation was discovered after his partner…
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A middle school in Switzerland has been slammed for shaming girls for wearing what the school deems to be 'indecent' clothing, the Daily Mail reports. The publication also claims that the 'offending' students - 10 girls and two boys - were forced to wear a 'T-shirt of Shame' at Pinchat…
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A woman with an undiagnosed bone condition has suffered a leakage of brain fluid through her nose after a Covid-19 test. The woman in her 40s has a skull defect that prevents bones from completely fusing together, and its symptoms, including a running nose and headache, were likely prompted by…
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Officials in France have announced plans to ban the breeding of dolphins and orcas in captivity, as well as the use of wild animals in traveling circuses. In addition, the European nation will also start to "gradually" ban American mink farms used for fur. [caption id="attachment_12613945" align="aligncenter" width="613"] The Marineland…
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Four people have reportedly been wounded in a knife attack near the former offices of Charlie Hebdo - the satirical newspaper. Police in Paris have said that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident. A Paris police official said that while authorities had initially believed that two…
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Scientists believe they have discovered the oldest sperm ever recorded and it dates back around 100 million years. Prior to this, the oldest sperm on record was around 50 million years old, discovered inside a worm cocoon from Antarctica. The new discovery was made within Myanmarcypris hui, a newly discovered…
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Canada has reported no deaths from Covid-19 on Friday for the first time in six months, per CBS News. According to the publication, the last time that the country reported no new deaths from the virus was on March 15, at the start of a series of lockdowns in North…
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Zimbabwe has banned mining in all 11 of its national parks, marking a huge victory for the country's iconic wildlife. As reported by BBC News, the landmark decision means that officials have reversed their previous agreement to let Chinese firms explore for coal at its famous Hwange game park -…
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Conor McGregor has reportedly been arrested in Corsica for alleged incident exposure, the Agence France-Presse news agency reports. [caption id="attachment_12575965" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Credit: PA Images[/caption] In a statement to the AFP, prosecutors said: "Following a complaint filed on September 10 denouncing acts that could be described as attempted sexual assault…
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A woman who deliberately cut off her own hand in an attempt to be awarded a huge insurance payout has now been jailed for two years. Julija Adlesic stood to be awarded €1 million ($1,184,750 USD/£925,000) in insurance after claiming to have severely injured herself while cutting branches with a…
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The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has issued an apology after turning away a female guest due to her low-cut dress. French literature student Jeanne decided to visit the popular tourist attraction on Tuesday - when temperatures in the city were reaching 26C (78F). Opting for an elegant and low-cut colorful…
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Nineteen years ago today the deadliest terrorist attack in human history took place in New York, claiming the lives of 2,977 and inflicting non-fatal injuries on an additional 25,000, the Washington Post reports. Now, on the anniversary of 9/11, people are taking to social media to share their stories of…
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Today marks 19 years since the September 11 attacks - a series of four terrorist attacks led by the terrorist group, al-Qaeda. We can all remember where we were on that fateful day, as we watched devastating scenes unfold which resulted in the deaths of 2,977 people. To this date,…
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India's former president, Pranab Mukherjee, has died 21 days after it was confirmed that he had tested positive for Covid-19, per the BBC. The publication reports that the 84-year-old was in hospital to have a clot in his brain removed, when it was discovered that he also had the novel…
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Nuclear weapons remain one of the most hotly debated subjects in the modern world: is their protective value outweighed by their potential for devastation? Now, a previously classified video of the world's largest-ever nuclear explosion has been released by Russia's state-run nuclear division ROSATOM. The bomb in question was called Tsar Bomba…
