Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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Tiantian Kullander, the co-founder of Hong Kong-based crypto company Amber Group, has died at the age of 30. On the evening of Sunday (November 27), the digital asset company confirmed on its website that Kullander passed away "unexpectedly in his sleep" on November 23. The statement did not share any…
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Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her jail sentence appears to be in trouble after her estranged husband reportedly refused to pay her $2 million legal bill. Maxwell, 60, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in June of this year following her conviction of five counts of sex trafficking, per Sky…
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Elon Musk has said that he will make his own smartphone if Twitter is banned from Apple and Google app stores, as he tries to make his new acquisition a success. Musk, 51, bought Twitter for $44 billion in October and the business magnate hasn't been far from the headlines…
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Greta Thunberg and over 600 young people in Sweden have sued the Swedish state over the climate crisis. Hundreds of climate activists aged 26 and under, including Thunberg, marched through Stockholm on Friday to file a lawsuit against the Swedish state for its supposed insufficient action on climate change. Per…
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Forty-nine people have been sentenced to death in Algeria over the lynching of a man who was falsely accused of starting deadly fires last year. In 2021, the nation suffered the worst blazes in its history, with up to 90 people perishing in multiple fires, the BBC reported. Djamel Ben…
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A Colombian judge who was caught smoking in her underwear during an official hearing on Zoom has been suspended, a local news outlet has confirmed. Judge Vivian Polania was on a Zoom call to determine whether a man who was being held over a bomb terror attack should be granted…
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A mother has seemingly died of a "broken heart" three days after tragically finding her deceased son's body. According to the Coober Pedy Times newspaper, on the morning of November 12, 34-year-old Goran Ilic was found dead at his home by his mother, Elizabeth Ilic. Goran was a widely loved…
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During their World Cup match against Wales, Iranian fans could be heard and seen booing their own national anthem. As players for Iran started to sing their national anthem prior to Friday morning's game, boos and whistles erupted throughout the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. The Metro and several other outlets…
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The niece of a woman who was allegedly killed after traveling to meet a man she fell in love with online has shared a screenshot of a message that sparked fears for her safety. Blanca Arellano, 51, flew 3,000 miles from her home in Mexico City to Lima, Peru, to…
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A Mexican woman who flew 3,000 miles to Peru to meet a man she met online was allegedly killed and dismembered for her organs. As reported by Vice and several Spanish-language outlets including El País, 51-year-old Blanca Arellano flew 3,000 miles from Mexico City to Lima to meet her lover,…
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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…
