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Mother caught having affair with son’s 16 year old classmate
A widely shared online news story from China recently shocked the community when a middle-aged man discovered his wife having an affair with their son’s 16 year old classmate. He walked in on them while they were in bed together, sparking a physical confrontation, with the couple’s son intervening. The incident happened to 42 year old Li, an ordinary office…
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Malaysian barber loses 450,000 baht after cash scattered along highway
A man found himself in an unexpected and unfortunate predicament recently when he inadvertently left nearly half a million baht in cash in the boot of his car, which blew away in the wind. This compelling story was shared on social media by an individual requesting help for the 24 year old man, who lost the money when the boot…
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Poisoning attempt on diligent Chinese employee: Colleague held responsible in twisted tale
In a shocking revelation, a diligent worker in China discovered he was the target of a poisoning attempt by a colleague. The assailant targeted a dedicated employee of a research institute in Jilin province, putting a deadly substance in his drinking water. Renowned for his impressive agility and competence, Li had risen to the role of new project manager at…
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Wake and ache: Chinese tour guide’s rude awakening sparks backlash among dozing tourists
A tour guide in China’s southwestern city of Lijiang has drawn sharp criticism for waking a sleeping tourist on a bus, an incident seen as disrespectful towards travellers. The unidentified woman tourist, who was visiting the region as part of a weekend tour on July 9, was roused from her slumber on the bus by the Chinese tour guide, stirring…
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How Major League Baseball is looking to expand into the Asian market
Football is the number one sport in America and there is little chance of that changing anytime soon, so for the two other mainstream sports, the best way to expand their brand and reach is to look to overseas markets. It’s why basketball is increasingly looking to market itself in South America and Europe and it’s why baseball is going…
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Tourists on alert as dingoes attack woman on Australia’s K’gari island
A chilling episode unfolded on Australia‘s island of K’gari, as a 24 year old woman experienced the fear and trauma of being chased and attacked by a pack of dingoes. K’gari is the world’s largest sand island, located in the state of Queensland. The unfortunate incident yesterday prompted the Australian authorities to issue warnings to tourists on the island regarding their…
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French woman faces charges after disfiguring husband’s genitalia in drunken row over infidelity
In an alcohol-fuelled bout of domestic violence, a French woman savagely disfigured her 45 year old husband’s genitalia during a heated argument. The altercation took place near the French city of Toulouse, in the southwestern village of Portet-sur-Garonne. The altercation was over allegations of infidelity at a party the previous night. The 36 year old wife and her husband were…
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Tragic lawnmower accident kills sleeping woman in California park
In a tragic accident, a 27 year old woman was killed when she was run over by a lawnmower in Modesto, California. The woman, Christine Chavez, who was homeless at the time, was sleeping under tall weeds in Beard Brook Park when a park employee unknowingly drove over her. The incident took place on July 8. Christine’s father, Christopher Chavez, discovered…
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Headless infant body on Spanish beach reawakens migrant crossing concerns
The international community is haunted by questions following a heart-rending incident in Spain where the body of an infant girl was found on the shores of a beach in the Roda de Bera area of the Tarragona province. This bewildering discovery, made last week, sparked an ongoing investigation with authorities working tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding it. A council…
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Indonesian single mum uncovers shocking infidelity of her husband
In a startling display of deception and betrayal, a single mother encountered a harsh reality when she found pictures of her husband with another woman. The woman had been raising their daughter alone since her birth, assuming her husband’s constant absence was due to his work in Singapore. For the past four years, Feera’s husband has been working in Singapore to…
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Indonesia urged to emulate Thailand’s EV dominance
A prominent business executive, known for his roles as president of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and the chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), advocates cooperative efforts between Thailand and Indonesia to establish a robust and resilient supply chain within Southeast Asia that caters to the global EV market. In the early part of this…
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Dolphin attacks increase around Japan’s Suishohama beach, causing alarm
A recent dolphin attack on tourists in the town of Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, caused widespread alarm. The incident happened yesterday, when four beachgoers, including a man in his sixties and another in his forties, were attacked by dolphins near Suishohama beach – the first sustaining bites to his hand and broken ribs, the latter suffering arm bites. The overall…
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Andaman provinces appeal to continue Phang-nga Airport study amid fears of overcrowding
The Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPSCC) spanning the Andaman provinces appealed to Airports of Thailand (AoT) to ensure the continuation of its feasibility study on the proposed Phang-nga Airport. Previously, a discussion between the JPPSCC across the provinces of Krabi, Trang, Phang-nga, Phuket, Ranong, Satun, and Phuket Airport took place concerning the same issue. As a result…
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Thai woman swept away in South Korean floods
A Thai woman working illegally in South Korea has tragically become one of the victims of the devastating flash floods, which have claimed the lives of at least 37 people and left nine others missing. As 9,000 residents grapple with the aftermath of this natural disaster in the East Asian nation, the extent of the destruction is becoming apparent. According…
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German politician’s damning critique of NATO raises questions about alliance’s purpose (video)
As global leaders gathered at the NATO summit in Lithuania last week, seeking to ratify the membership of Sweden and discuss Ukraine’s eligibility, German politician Sevim Dagdelen delivered a scathing indictment of what the North Atlantic Treaty Organization stands for. The 47 year old German Left Party member dissected NATO hypocrisy, lies and smoke and mirrors with the precision of…
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UK seals deal to join trans-Pacific trade group CPTPP
It was officially announced today that the United Kingdom signed the treaty enabling its inclusion into the prominent trans-Pacific trade group, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This development marks the addition of the first new participant into this significant pact since its establishment in 2018. As the doors open for the UK, the stage is now…
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Sneaky slither: Customs officers uncover woman smuggling 5 snakes in her underwear
The vigilance deployed by customs officers was tested recently when they became suspicious of a woman who seemed agitated. Shock ensued when they discovered that she had five snakes concealed within her underwear, having smuggled them all the way from America. Late last month, customs officials at a port in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, became suspicious of the woman’s demeanour.…
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Israeli doctors save Palestinian boy in pioneering reattachment surgery after cycling accident
In a remarkable medical achievement, Israeli physicians have successfully performed a reattachment operation on a child’s head, following a collision with a vehicle while he was cycling that left him with an almost severed neck. The pioneering surgery was conducted at a hospital in Jerusalem. The local press revealed that the patient, Sulaiman Hassan, a 12 year old Palestinian residing…
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Cambodian premier willing to work with Thai opposition despite criticism
Cambodian premier Hun Sen has taken advantage of the unsuccessful attempt by Move Forward Party (MFP) Leader Pita Limjaroenrat to secure a victory in Thailand’s prime ministerial election as an opportunity to criticise his local opposition. However, Hun steadfastly denies any interference in Thailand’s politics, expressing his openness to collaborating with Pita and the MFP should they manage to establish the…
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Prolonged heatwaves grip US and Europe, raising health concerns
A prolonged heatwave prompted an urgent warning by the US National Weather Service (NWS) for over 115 million citizens. Notably, the city of Phoenix, Arizona has endured consecutive high temperatures over 43 degrees Celsius for 13 days, with signs of breaking a record of over 18 days of consecutive heat, starting Tuesday, July 18. Overall, the entire nation is experiencing…
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Taiwanese man sentenced for applying cream to hospital roommate while she slept
A Taiwanese woman sued her male roommate after he secretly applied a pain relief cream to her chest and stomach while she was sleeping in hospital. The man has since been sentenced to six months in prison for the invasive and disrespectful act. The incident was reported by the Taiwanese website ctwant. The woman, known as A, and the man, known…
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Chinese boy’s peculiar thirst diagnosed as diabetes insipidus after years of baffling doctors
In a strange twist of health phenomena, a 14 year old boy from Jiangxi province, China, developed a staggering water-drinking habit. Consuming up to 30 litres of water per day, the boy becomes agitated without his abundant intake. Medical professionals finally diagnosed this unusual condition as diabetes insipidus, a rare disease causing extreme thirst. When he was just a small…
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Europe braces for ‘Cerberus’ heatwave: Italy issues red alerts as tourists succumb to heatstroke
A severe heatwave, dubbed ‘Cerberus‘ after the three-headed dog from Greek mythology, is spreading across Europe and North Africa, with possible record-breaking temperatures. Countries including Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey, are anticipated to experience temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Italy’s temperatures could potentially surpass 48.8 degrees Celsius, leading the officers to issue red alerts in 10 cities encompassing Rome…
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Rain-ravaged India: Grappling with floods and landslides in a watery ordeal
India is grappling with a heightened disaster situation following continuous heavy rainfall that has led to extensive flooding and landslides. The fatality count has tragically risen to at least 66, with severe damage reported across multiple states in the northern part of the country. Today, 33 casualties were confirmed in the Himachal Pradesh state in northern India. Further south in…
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Man’s dilemma: Wife’s abuse weighed against bedroom skills sparks debate
A man sought advice on social media after being physically abused by his wife. Despite his longing to end their relationship, he admits that her exceptional skills in bed have left him in disarray. The man, married for five years, has been subjected to ongoing abuse from the start of their relationship but remained silent due to his wife’s good care…
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Outrage in China after actress in haunted house attraction sexually harassed by visitor
A recent unpleasant encounter within a haunted house attraction in China, where a working actress was sexually harassed by a visitor, sparked an outcry in the Chongqing province. The distressing incident occurred on July 9 according to local media outlets, provoking calls for heightened security and stringent behavioural regulations within such amusement sites. The young woman, who works as a…
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Woman shocked to discover future mother-in-law is unkind former school tutor
In a surprising turn of events, a young woman preparing to meet her boyfriend’s parents ahead of their wedding was floored to discover that her future mother-in-law was a former tutor she had an unpleasant history with during her secondary school years. The woman, seeking advice, took the situation to Dcard, a popular Taiwanese web forum. The thread sparked a…
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Chinese teen shocks mum by marrying her friend, who owes 240,000 baht in debt
A Chinese mother has been left reeling after her 19 year old son informed her of his intentions to marry. To make matters more shocking, the bride-to-be is none other than the mother’s close friend. The internet has dubbed the situation as truly shocking. A woman shared her heart-rending story on the ‘Anonymous Community’ area of the mirrormedia website. The…
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Murderer’s release: Charles Manson ‘family’ member granted parole after 53 years
After spending nearly six decades behind bars, Leslie Van Houten, a member of the infamous Charles Manson “family” cult, has been granted parole. Van Houten was imprisoned in the United States for her role in the murder of a couple who operated a convenience store in Los Angeles. California Governor Gavin Newsom initially denied Van Houten’s parole in May but…
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Vietnamese man’s ingenious laundry tactic for cash stash leaves social media bemused
In an unexpected revelation, a woman in Vietnam discovered why her husband of five years consistently insisted on folding the family’s laundry, leaving the social media community amused with his secret. She recently stumbled upon her husband’s concealed stash of cash, cleverly hidden within the folds of the family’s underwear. The woman shared her discovery on social media with a…
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