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Czech hotel guests wake to hundreds of bats in room (video)
A terrifying encounter was experienced by an anonymous couple who had checked into an ageing three-star hotel in Plzeň, the capital of the Pilsen Region in the Czech Republic. The couple was shocked to discover several hundred bats sharing their room when they woke up. The couple explained that due to the warm weather on the night of their stay,…
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Udderly unexpected: Buffalo blunders by swallowing gold necklace
An unsuspecting buffalo in Washim, Maharashtra, India, swallowed a gold necklace after its owner accidentally served it on a plate. The woman, a buffalo caretaker, removed her necklace to take a shower, inadvertently placing it on a plate laden with yellow beans and a copious amount of husks. Upon completing her shower and laundry, she presented another plate of food…
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Young Chinese bar server marries boss 16 years his senior, sparking social media debate on age and status
A 22 year old Chinese bar server’s decision to marry a 38 year old woman sparked a fierce online debate about the gaps in age and social status. The groom, an attractive young man who works as a bar server, surprised his parents with his choice of bride, initially thought to be his mother-in-law due to her age. The groom,…
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Israeli officials successfully rescue 30 people, including 14 Thais
The Times of Israel reported today, October 11, that Israeli forces successfully rescued 30 people from the southern kibbutz of Ein Hashlosha, very close to Gaza. The group includes 16 Israelis and 14 Thais. The group of 30 had been missing for three days during the ongoing conflict until the authorities received a report about them at around 9pm last…
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Chinese kindergarten principal’s illicit affair with student’s dad ignites online uproar
A relationship beyond the usual teacher-parent interaction between a kindergarten principal and a student’s father in Guangxi, China sparked controversy on social media. The principal’s husband revealed the scandal, accusing his wife of having an “intimate relationship” with the student’s father, providing photographic evidence of them sharing a hotel room multiple times, at least three to four times per month,…
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Nurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online
A nurse bride in China halted her wedding ceremony immediately to save a child’s life, earning her the title of “the most beautiful bride” from netizens. The incident took place when a child attending the wedding began to convulse due to a high fever. The bride, Chang, a paediatric nurse from Luliang City, Shanxi province, didn’t think twice before suspending the…
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Kaisa Group warns of under 5% recovery rate in potential liquidation
Facing severe financial difficulties, Kaisa Group, a prominent Chinese property developer, has forewarned creditors of a less than 5% recovery rate, should the company be driven into liquidation. This was the chilling forecast laid out by a legal representative for one such creditor who is currently pursuing a lawsuit against the beleaguered company. The revelation was made in a Hong…
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Thai-Israel evacuation: First wave of returning Thais touch down Thursday
Labour Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakarn reported that the first group of Thai people evacuated from Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict will arrive in Thailand on Thursday, October 12. The first five Thais will arrive at 10.35am and another 10 at 12.35pm. Advisor to the Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Kitrana Srisuriya, revealed the number of affected…
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Touchy situation: American student’s Dubai Airport nightmare sparks global interest
A 21 year old American student faced a nightmare ordeal after being sentenced to imprisonment for lightly touching a security officer at Dubai Airport in July. Now free, her story continues to draw international attention. Elizabeth Polanco Delos Santos was on her way home to the United States after holidaying in Istanbul, Turkey, with friends. In transit, she had a…
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Wedding venue vandalism: Thai event company suffers 500,000 baht loss
An outdoor wedding venue in Jiangsu province, China, was stripped bare overnight, leaving the event organisers aghast and with an estimated 51,000 baht in losses. The preparation of the venue by the event company had taken seven hours, starting at 8pm and ending at 3am the following day. By the time staff returned at 7am, the place was unrecognisable, with…
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Barry’s green guru grows gargantuan cucumber: A vine-derful victory
Vincent Sjodin, known for his green thumbs in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, has certainly lived up to his reputation by achieving the remarkable feat of growing the world’s heaviest cucumber. This gargantuan cucumber stretched to an impressive 1.2 meters in length and weighed an astonishing 13.4 kilogrammes – a weight equivalent to an average mountain bike. This extraordinary accomplishment took…
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Hamas attack at Israeli music festival kills over 260
The deadly attack by Hamas militants on an Israeli music festival resulted in over 260 fatalities, including 12 Thais and a 30 year old German tourist, Shani Louk. The incident occurred near the Gaza border in a southern region of Israel on Saturday. The local Israeli emergency response organization, Zaka, reported the discovery of over 260 bodies near the festival…
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Chinese student profits from booming bridesmaid rental industry, earning up to 1,500 baht per wedding
A 21 year old Chinese student has made a lucrative part-time career as a professional bridesmaid for hire, having attended over 50 weddings. It’s not her fame that has led to these invitations, but her role as a paid companion for brides. For each event, she earns a starting fee of around 288 yuan, approximately 1,500 baht (US$40), which is…
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Chinese groom defends plus-sized bride against wedding day ridicule
A recent wedding in Jiangsu province, China, became a hot topic due to the stark contrast in the bride and groom’s appearances. The bride, who weighed over 200 kilogrammes, was publicly ridiculed for her size, causing her to cry during her wedding ceremony. On the other hand, the groom, a standard-sized man, was left to console his new wife amidst…
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Heartbreaking secret thwarts Vietnamese woman’s romance with wealthy boyfriend
A Vietnamese woman was shocked when her mother refused to approve of her relationship with her handsome and wealthy boyfriend. The refusal came without explanation, leading the distressed woman to threaten suicide, prompting her mother to reveal the heartache she had been silently carrying for 35 years. The 30 years old woman was the only child in her family. Her…
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Mud-ering the mood: Ex-girlfriend’s clay ambush on bride disrupts Vietnamese wedding
A joyous wedding ceremony in Vietnam turned into a shocking spectacle when the groom’s ex-girlfriend stormed the ceremony, hurling clay at the bride. The incident, which quickly went viral on Vietnamese social media, showed the bride preparing to walk down the aisle when she was suddenly covered in clay. In the shared video, the groom and bride are seen walking…
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Billionaire’s reckless driving leads to car crash, killing two (video)
A catastrophic car crash occurred on the island of Sardinia, Italy, resulting in a fiery collision involving a red Ferrari and a blue Lamborghini. The incident, which happened on Monday, October 2, was triggered by the two luxury cars attempting to overtake a large white van, leading to a collision that flipped all three vehicles. Tragically, the wealthy occupants of…
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Uterus upheaval: Chinese woman’s constipation conundrum takes unexpected turn
A 35 year old woman from Hubei province, China, who had been suffering from constipation for a decade, was shocked to find her condition linked to her uterus rather than her digestive system. Hospitalised due to heavy rectal bleeding, a detailed examination revealed an abnormal growth in her uterus, rather than a blockage in her digestive tract, as the cause…
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Syrian school tragedy: Drone attack claims 112 lives, including six children
A catastrophic drone attack on a military school in Syria’s western city of Homs resulted in the tragic loss of at least 112 lives, including six children. The incident, which also left several hundred injured, occurred during a graduation ceremony attended by the cadets’ families. The Syrian military has pointed the finger at internationally-backed terrorist groups for orchestrating this deadly…
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Forked-up flight: Aussie passenger’s shocking Bangkok to Moscow attack with a twist (video)
A man described as ‘Australian’ found himself in a harrowing situation when he allegedly attacked a fellow passenger on a flight from Bangkok to Moscow. Alexey Fursov reportedly stabbed the passenger with a fork, causing injuries to the victim’s chest, shoulder, and back during what has been described as a frenzied attack. Dramatic footage from the flight shows the 35…
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Russian attack on Ukrainian village during funeral leaves 51 dead (video)
Russian military forces launched a fatal attack on the village of Hroza, located in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, killing at least 51 individuals, including an eight year old boy. The tragic event occurred when villagers were attending a funeral service for a resident, a soldier who had fallen defending the country against Russia’s invasion. Interfax Ukraine, the local news agency,…
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Vietnamese husband’s surprise birthday party touches hearts online
A heartfelt gesture by a loving husband has warmed hearts online. Despite their modest means, he managed to throw a surprise birthday party for his wife. This event, filled with warmth and love, was reported on the Vietnamese website saostar.vn and has since gone viral on social media. The surprise birthday party video captured an emotional and adorable moment between…
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Unexpected gift soothes parking row as stranger parks in their spot
A recent tale of an enigmatic car park intruder has surfaced, initially provoking frustration in the parking space’s rightful owner. However, a surprising twist awaited them as they unfolded a note left behind. This unusual incident came to light when a user on Xiaohongshu, often referred to as the Chinese Instagram equivalent, reported the intrusion after discovering their parking spot…
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Father’s daring rescue saves child from watery dock gap at Italian harbour (video)
An eight year old child lost his balance and fell into a small gap in the dock in Salerno, Italy, resulting in a distressing event. The boy’s father lost no time in jumping into the water to save his child in a heart-stopping act of parental love and instinct. As a terrible twist of fate, their adventure took a terrifying…
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Chinese bride’s sombre pout sets social media abuzz with forced marriage debate
A newlywed couple from Ju’matien, Henan, China, is under online scrutiny after photos of the bride’s sombre expression during post-nuptial rituals went viral on social media. The images, capturing the groom’s jovial demeanour contrasted with the bride’s seemingly forced participation, were shot at the groom’s residence following their wedding ceremony. The bride’s lack of enthusiasm during the post-wedding photoshoot sparked…
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Tragic wedding convoy crash in China, seven fatalities (video)
A catastrophic car accident occurred recently that involved a wedding convoy and a large garbage truck, resulting in seven fatalities, including the pregnant bride. The shocking event unfolded near a petrol station in Huanan in the Heilongjiang province, China, and sparked an ongoing police investigation. The accident, which occurred on October 3, involved a seven-seater off-road vehicle suddenly veering into…
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Global stocks take a rollercoaster ride as investors chase ‘oil-usive’ recovery
Global stocks experienced a mixed performance yesterday, as investors sought recovery from the significant drop in the previous session, induced by a sharp dip in oil prices. The 10-year US Treasury note, which reached a 16-year high on Tuesday, experienced a retreat after a disappointing US recruitment report surfaced. Adam Sarhan of 50 Park Investments stated that investors are entering…
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Croc courtship gets ‘snappier’ at Koorana Crocodile Farm as mating season leaps ahead in Queensland, Australia
In a rather ‘snappy’ turn of events, the crocodile mating season at the Koorana Crocodile Farm in Queensland, Australia, has kicked off earlier than its usual schedule this year. The farm’s owner, John Lever, is attributing this unconventional phenomenon to the frequent flyovers of military helicopters. The farm, which plays host to a colossal population of over 3,000 crocodiles, happens…
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Fish store shocker: Customer buys out entire stock, sets them free in Singapore river
A customer left a fish store employee astounded after spending more than 400 Singapore dollars to buy all the fish in the store, only to release them all into a river. The unusual event was reported by local media, following the account of the fish store’s worker. The male customer walked into the store and stated his intention to purchase…
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Malaysian woman dies after refusing to remove charm needles found throughout her body
A shocking medical case in Malaysia recently came to light, involving a severely ill 60 year old woman who was found to have charm needles embedded all over her body, including her eyes, face, neck and chest. The woman, despite medical advice to remove the needles, refused, leading to her unfortunate death. The unusual case was shared by a doctor…
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