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  • Hospitalised Chinese boy gives up bed to resting parents, causing social media outrage

    Hospitalised Chinese boy gives up bed to resting parents, causing social media outrage

    A gripping story has emerged on social media in China, as a picture of a young ill boy in the hospital went viral. Photographs strikingly capture the child sitting alone on a chair after giving up his bed to his parents who are seen lying huddled together. The act, apparently done in exchange for permission to use his mobile phone,…

  • Vietnamese couple’s inflatable pool wedding day procession takes Internet by storm

    Vietnamese couple’s inflatable pool wedding day procession takes Internet by storm

    In an incredible display of love and resilience, a Vietnamese couple has become an online sensation after braving a torrential downpour on their wedding day. Not letting the floods in the southern region of Vietnam deter them, the couple found a unique solution – the groom guided his bride to their home on an inflatable pool. Reports indicate that due…

  • Vietnamese groom’s embrace with another woman at wedding sparks furore

    Vietnamese groom’s embrace with another woman at wedding sparks furore

    A flurry of controversy has erupted after a video surfaced online showing a groom intimately embracing a woman, not the bride, during his wedding ceremony in Vietnam. The bride, unable to bear witness to the brazen display, eventually picked up her long skirt and exited the scene alone amid the shocked gasps of wedding guests. The wedding ceremony in Vietnam…

  • US hiker’s miraculous survival after being trapped in mud for days

    US hiker’s miraculous survival after being trapped in mud for days

    In what’s been deemed an incredible story of survival, a 31 year old American hiker from Massachusetts was rescued after becoming trapped in mud for at least 3 days. Other hikers managed to lend their assistance to the woman, who was reported missing on June 26, at Borderland State Park, WBZ reported. Police officers who were called to the park…

  • Groom knocked unconscious after friends joyfully toss him at wedding

    Groom knocked unconscious after friends joyfully toss him at wedding

    A shocking event has emerged from one wedding in Vietnam, with video footage circling on Vietnamese media. The festivities took a drastic turn when the groom was thrown by his friends in a joyful gesture, albeit one that ended with the groom colliding with the ground, unconscious and unresponsive. The incident almost progressed into a tragedy. Recorded footage of the…

  • Man discovers wife’s affair on leisurely stroll

    Man discovers wife’s affair on leisurely stroll

    In a turn of unexpected events, a man out on a leisurely stroll in China’s Jiangsu province discovered his wife’s affair when he caught her hand in hand with another man. The husband’s shock was intensified when he found out the man was introduced to his wife by his mother in law, reported online portal Sohu. The husband initially thought…

  • Groom knocked unconscious after friends joyfully toss him

    Groom knocked unconscious after friends joyfully toss him

    A shocking event emerged from a wedding that prompted the global online community to share the astounding video footage. The festivities took a drastic turn when the groom was thrown by his friends in a joyful gesture, albeit one that ended with the groom colliding with the ground, and becoming unconscious and unresponsive. An incident that almost progressed into a…

  • Chechen attackers brutalise Russian reporter amidst political tensions

    Chechen attackers brutalise Russian reporter amidst political tensions

    A brutal assault has been launched on renowned investigative reporter, Yelena Milashina, by a group of masked men, shortly after landing in the Russian republic of Chechnya. She recounts a chilling ordeal, where she was seized, forced out of her car, savagely attacked with plastic pipes, her head ruthlessly shaved and doused in green dye within the proximity of the…

  • British student’s harrowing balcony plunge leaves him fighting for life in a Thailand hospital

    British student’s harrowing balcony plunge leaves him fighting for life in a Thailand hospital

    A British student is fighting for his life in hospital after a harrowing fall from a hotel balcony in Thailand. The 21 year old Teesside University student is unconscious in a Thai hospital suffering from major internal and external injuries following a plunge from a balcony in Chiang Mai. Jack Heathcock had been on what his sister Chloe described as…

  • Hunt on for suspected Japanese murderer after headless body found in hotel

    Hunt on for suspected Japanese murderer after headless body found in hotel

    Japanese police are urgently pursuing a suspected murderer following a chilling discovery of a headless body in a hotel bathroom in Sapporo City. The shocking case has caught the attention of international media outlets due to its gruesome nature. The headless remains were discovered by staff at the Let’s Susukino Hotel, located in the bustling entertainment district of Susukino in…

  • Missile hits Ukraine town: 43 injured, claims of Russian war crime rise

    Missile hits Ukraine town: 43 injured, claims of Russian war crime rise

    In an incident that shook the town of Pervomaisky in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, at least 43 individuals, of which 12 were children, sustained injuries. This tragedy was the result of a missile, believed to be of Russian origin, hitting a car park situated within a residential building, BBC reported. Ukrainian officials reported that this incident took place yesterday at around 1.30pm…

  • White House high alert: Cocaine discovery prompts emergency evacuation

    White House high alert: Cocaine discovery prompts emergency evacuation

    An emergency evacuation was triggered at the White House on Sunday evening following the discovery of a white substance that has since tested positive for cocaine, according to US news reports. The discovery was made within a workspace during a routine inspection, stated the US Secret Service. Notably, these premature positive test results were disclosed by the Washington Post, attributing…

  • UK public sector adopts blockchain for transparent government auctions

    UK public sector adopts blockchain for transparent government auctions

    The UK public sector made a groundbreaking leap towards improving transparency and fairness in governmental auctions, by adopting the use of blockchain technology. Giving credence to this, the Controller General’s Department (CGD) confirmed the measures they’ve started to undertake since April this year. The CGD, an authority under the Finance Ministry, is renowned for its role in managing procurement processes. The…

  • British boxer attempts to open Ryanair aircraft door before takeoff (video)

    British boxer attempts to open Ryanair aircraft door before takeoff (video)

    A discomforting event unfolded during Ryanair’s recent flight, when a passenger tried to open the aircraft door as the plane cruised along the runway, preparing to depart from Zadar, a city in southwestern Croatia. The flight was bound for London Stansted, England. The incident, which occurred last Friday, June 30, was caught on a video clip by a fellow passenger.…

  • Frustration boils in Marseille’s troubled neighbourhoods amid slow change

    Frustration boils in Marseille’s troubled neighbourhoods amid slow change

    Two years ago, at the tender age of 17, Amine helplessly witnessed his sibling’s life ending in a blaze, his charred body discovered from a burnt car’s boot. His brother, who had sadly succumbed to the world of drugs and trafficking before his tragic demise, was a victim of the lawless underworld flourishing in Marseille’s most infamous neighbourhoods. Today, at…

  • Russian defence ministry’s flight schedules “drone-ed” due to Ukraine attack

    Russian defence ministry’s flight schedules “drone-ed” due to Ukraine attack

    The Russian defence ministry announced that it faced a drone attack originating from Ukraine, causing a temporary disruption in flight schedules at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow. The attack took place yesterday, involving about five drones and extended to surrounding territories as well. The defence authorities have clarified that all involved drones were shot down successfully, causing no harm to civilians…

  • French mayor seeks drone use amid post-riot cleanup

    French mayor seeks drone use amid post-riot cleanup

    In Neuilly-sur-Marne, a poverty-stricken region east of Paris, the mayor, Zartoshte Bakhtiari, revealed just how challenging the violent riots have been in France over the past week. Since the outbreak of clashes, he has barely managed to catch three hours of sleep each night. His days are consumed by his mayoral responsibilities while his nights are filled with patrol duties,…

  • Movie sparks political row: Vietnam throws toys out of pram, bans Barbie film (video)

    Movie sparks political row: Vietnam throws toys out of pram, bans Barbie film (video)

    “I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world, life in plastic, it’s fantastic,” so the Aqua song goes, but not if you’re from Vietnam. It’s hard to imagine a movie about a popular children’s doll could cause an international political crisis but that is exactly what has happened with the latest Warner Bros’ movie Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan…

  • Teen domestic worker from Myanmar given life sentence for Singapore murder case

    Teen domestic worker from Myanmar given life sentence for Singapore murder case

    A chilling case emerged today in Singapore as a young domestic worker faces life imprisonment for fatally stabbing her employer, a 70 year old woman, 26 times. The shocking event reportedly arose after the victim threatened to send the maid, originally from Myanmar, back home. The case became murkier upon discovering she had submitted false age information. Zin Mar Nwe…

  • Hotpot dinner explosion triggers safety warnings over gas canister use

    Hotpot dinner explosion triggers safety warnings over gas canister use

    In a shocking turn of events, a hotpot gathering came to an abrupt halt when a gas canister exploded, causing panic among a group of four Vietnamese men. Miraculously, despite the mayhem, no severe injuries were reported. The terrifying incident was captured on camera and posted on TikTok, rapidly spreading across social media platforms in both Thailand and Vietnam, attracting…

  • Air collision leads to 2 pilots’ deaths in Columbia

    Air collision leads to 2 pilots’ deaths in Columbia

    An air incident occurred in Colombia where two training aircraft of the Colombian Air Force collided mid-air, leading to a tragic end. One of the planes crashed to the ground on July 1, resulting in two pilots losing their lives. The event, believed to be part of a practice session for an upcoming Aeronautical Fair, was caught on a video that…

  • China’s steamy lovers’ spat strips down to viral sensation

    China’s steamy lovers’ spat strips down to viral sensation

    A heated lovers’ tiff in China that culminated in a startling public display of nudity has been making waves online. The squabble, illustrating a bizarre romantic meltdown, has dumbfounded netizens, leading to a flurry of bemused comments, asking… “What is going on?” In the video shared on the mirrormedia website, a couple can be seen arguing at the entrance of…

  • US woman unleashes “pawsome” power, fights off bear with bare hands to save pet dog

    US woman unleashes “pawsome” power, fights off bear with bare hands to save pet dog

    A 64 year old woman from Maine, USA, hit headlines around the globe when she fought off a bear with her bare hands to protect her pet dog. The woman lives near the border of New Hampshire and was left with injuries to her hand but miraculously, she and her pet survived the ordeal. Lynn Kelly was working in her…

  • Parisian plea: A grandmother’s heartfelt cry amid suburb’s turmoil (video)

    Parisian plea: A grandmother’s heartfelt cry amid suburb’s turmoil (video)

    Amid heart-wrenching tragedy, a grieving grandmother’s heartfelt plea for an end to violence echoes across a Parisian suburb engulfed in turmoil. Following the fatal shooting of 17 year old Nahel Merzouk by a police officer, protests have spiralled into a sixth night of rioting. As tensions escalate, French authorities brace for the eruption of another wave of unrest Merzouk’s grandmother…

  • American man enjoys VIP flight after 18-hour delay leaves him as lone passenger (video)

    American man enjoys VIP flight after 18-hour delay leaves him as lone passenger (video)

    Receiving an upgraded travel experience to VIP, a top-tier operational manager for a property firm, shared his unique story after his American Airlines flight was delayed for a lengthy 18 hours. His video post on TikTok explaining his exclusive trip quickly went viral, gaining over 54 million views and more than 10 million likes. @phil.stringer♬ Makeba The young American, Phil…

  • Chaos unleashed: France rattled by riots after fatal police shooting rocks major cities (video)

    Chaos unleashed: France rattled by riots after fatal police shooting rocks major cities (video)

    Chaos continues to grip France as violent riots erupt across the nation’s major cities, fuelled by outrage over the fatal police shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent during a routine traffic stop. The nation faces a wave of unrest, with arrests surging and curfews imposed in response to intelligence warnings of widespread urban violence in the coming…

  • Chinese security forces thwart tomb-raiding gang and recover Song Dynasty coins

    Chinese security forces thwart tomb-raiding gang and recover Song Dynasty coins

    Public security forces disclosed their successful crackdown on a tomb-raiding gang in Ningxia Hui, northwest China. The police reclaimed hundreds of kilograms of ancient coins dating back to the Song Dynasty (1503-1822). Police in Helan County got wind of an operation to exchange vintage coins in Tongxin County last May. The investigation revealed that these archaic coins were exhumed from…

  • Father mistakenly reports son to police for motorbike theft in a surprise twist of events

    Father mistakenly reports son to police for motorbike theft in a surprise twist of events

    In a bizarre incident of theft occurring in China‘s Kaoyan City, Jiangsu province, a middle-aged man reported the loss of his motorbike only to discover his son was the culprit. The unidentified man’s unexpected discovery spread via online Chinese social media platforms two days ago. The victim notified the local police about his missing motorbike, suspecting it had been stolen.…

  • Turbulent twist: Elderly woman threatens to vomit on, assault young flyer over pre-booked seat (video)

    Turbulent twist: Elderly woman threatens to vomit on, assault young flyer over pre-booked seat (video)

    An unusual incident occurred aboard an aeroplane recently, as an elderly woman passenger threatened to vomit on a young woman in an attempt to force her from her pre-booked window seat. The elderly passenger claimed to suffer from a grave disease, but when her coercion attempt failed, she and her husband resorted to threats of physical violence. The peculiar episode…

  • Titan submarine investigation: US coast guard finds presumed human remains

    Titan submarine investigation: US coast guard finds presumed human remains

    The US Coast Guard provided an update on the investigation into the sinking of the submarine Titan by OceanGate Expeditions. It was reported earlier that the submarine disappeared with its five visitors during an excursion to the Titanic shipwreck in the North Atlantic. An implosion occurred, thought to be induced by massive underwater pressure, causing the vessel to explode from the…

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