Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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A man has lost his life after he was buried alive in what has been described as a "horrible accident". Josh Taylor's family confirmed the devastating news on Thursday (7 December), revealing that the 25-year-old's life support had been switched off four days after the incident unfolded. As reported by…
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An ice hockey star had his chest slashed open by an opponent's skate during a match last week. Norwegian teenager Jonas Nyhus Myhre sustained a horrific injury during a hockey game between Lörenskog and Storhamar last Thursday (November 30). The 19-year-old had gone head-on with a defender from the opposing…
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Kim Jong-un burst into tears while asking North Korean women to have more children at a recent conference. The 39-year-old leader has been filmed crying in front of thousands of women gathered at a National Mothers' Meeting in Pyongyang on Sunday (December 3). The event - which is the first in…
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A 56-year-old Japanese tourist, whose identity remains undisclosed, met a tragic fate after embarking on a daring bungee jump from China's Macau Tower. The high-risk adventure took a devastating turn as the thrillseeker, who had just completed the breathtaking 764-foot plunge, began experiencing shortness of breath. Despite the rapid response…
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A double-murderer has pleaded with the court to never release him from prison - saying that he believes he "deserves" to spend the rest of his life behind bars. On Wednesday, 56-year-old Darren John Chalmers made his plea during a presentence hearing. Chalmers recently confessed to the cold-case murder of…
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A police officer who tasered a 95-year-old grandmother, which would later result in her death, has been charged with manslaughter. Senior Constable Kristian White, 33, has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the taser incident involving 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland. The incident occurred at Yallambee Lodge in southern New…
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Oscar Pistorius is set to be released from prison on parole - nearly 11 years after the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. In February 2013, the now-37-year-old former Paralympian and Olympian shot his girlfriend - model and law graduate Steenkamp - four times through their bathroom door. The South…
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Netflix actor Kevin Muñoz has been found dead with several machete wounds and his hands and feet tied, local media reported. According to Noticias RCN, the 23-year-old actor, who starred in the streaming site's film Lavaperros, was found with multiple blunt-force wounds across his body in Tuluá, Colombia on Tuesday…
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In a move towards historical inclusivity and respect, the North Hertfordshire Museum has decided to relabel its display about the Roman emperor Elagabalus, recognizing the historical figure's identity as a trans woman. Henceforth, the museum will use female pronouns, referring to the emperor as "she" and "her," BBC News reports.…
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An OnlyFans star has claimed adult content creators on the platform shouldn't have to pay tax on their earnings as what they do feels like "charity work". OnlyFan has exploded in recent years, with top earners on the paid subscription platform making absolute fortunes from their followers. However, the bigger…
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Authorities in Queens, New York, believe that the headless and armless torso discovered on a local beach belongs to acclaimed Irish filmmaker and photographer Ross McDonnell, who was last seen over two weeks ago. McDonnell, an Emmy-winning cinematographer, is believed to have drowned during a late-night ocean swim, a passion…
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A woman managed to capture the final moments of a tour guide before he was tragically killed by a terrifying lightning strike. Leilson de Souza, 36, had been leading a group of hikers through a train at Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro when a lightning strike occurred, striking…
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Taylor Swift's recent concerts in Rio de Janeiro have been hit by more damning allegations from fans. The singer's recent shows in the Brazilian capital city have been plagued by controversy as a result of the sweltering temperatures. Temperatures soared in the Latin American nation, with Brazilian media reporting that…
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Taylor Swift's concert organizers in Brazil have announced new safety measures after the tragic death of a young fan. Ana Clara Benevides, 23, sadly died after arriving at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Friday (November 17) for the 33-year-old's concert. According to the Brazilian…
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The heartbreaking final video of the woman who lost her life after attending a Taylor Swift concert has been revealed. Ana Clara Benevides, 23, tragically died after she arrived at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro to watch 33-year-old Swift perform as part of the singer's…
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A Taylor Swift fan has tragically died after attending the singer's concert in Brazil last night. According to the Brazilian newspaper Fohla De Sao Paolo, concertgoer Ana Clara Benevides fainted after experiencing heat exhaustion while at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. The 23-year-old's cousin, Estela Benevides, shared with the publication…
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A woman is reportedly fighting for her life after suffering a horrific fall while attending a Robbie Williams concert. The woman, who is believed to be in her 70s, is currently in an induced coma at Sydney's St Vincent’s Hospital following her tragic accident at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park,…
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Two actors are seriously injured after falling from a balcony during a production of Romeo and Juliet in Hungary. The devastating freak accident occurred on Friday (November 10) night, during the second act of the performance at the National Theater of Budapest - known locally as Nemzeti Szinhaz. According to…
