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Taiwanese man doesn’t measure up to his girlfriend’s expectations
An unusual first-time romantic getaway for a young Taiwanese man and his girlfriend has been described in a popular Taiwanese online forum, Dcard. The couple, who have been childhood friends and neighbours, began to develop romantic feelings for one another during their high school years, receiving support from both of their families. Their relationship blossomed gradually, and a few days…
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Late-night discovery of deserted pushchair sparks online debate on potential dangers
Nancy Walsh, a property agent from South Carolina, USA, recently shared an unnerving run-in with an isolated pushchair during a late-night drive. In a chilling encounter, she was navigating a deserted alley and stumbled upon an abandoned pushchair on the roadside. Although she was terrified that a child had been left alone, she warned social media users to never leave their…
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Chinese mum’s video indictment of husband’s neglect impacts child’s attitude, sparks online debate
The everyday behaviours of parents can significantly influence their children‘s developmental thought processes, a fact often overlooked by many. A recent social media buzz in China serves as a stark reminder for parents to take this matter seriously. The story began when a mum from Shenzhen shared a video on social media about an incident in her family. In the…
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Chinese man uses cash incentives to encourage wife’s post-partum recovery walks
In an unusual attempt to support his wife’s post-partum recovery, a man in Jilin City, China, urged her to walk by dangling cash prizes for each step. His wife had undergone surgery three days prior and faced struggles to start exercising due to severe pain from her wound. The incident was filmed in a facility dedicated to the recuperation of…
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Fossil discovery: Ugandan scientists unearth 20 million year old anthracothere fossil, sparking debates
An extraordinary fossil discovery has been reported by a team of Ugandan scientists who’ve unearthed a large femur bone fossil. With an estimated age of approximately 19 to 20 million years, the bone is believed to belong to an anthracothere, an animal akin to a hippopotamus but significantly larger in height and length. The fascinating fossil discovery came from the…
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Thailand’s SET warns of escalating cybercrime
The Research Department of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has provided a stark warning about the escalating threat from cybercriminals. The department estimates that cybercrime inflicts daily approximate damage of 772 billion baht worldwide, with Thailand alone likely to suffer losses of around 85 million baht each day this year. In 2023, as many as 61 million Thai citizens…
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Road accident on Laos-China route leaves 5 Thais dead
In a tragic incident yesterday, five Thai nationals died in a severe road accident in Luang Namtha province, Laos. The group was en route to China and intended to pass through Laos to catch a train. As reported by Kanyawarat Jullasat, the deputy chief of the Chiang Khong border immigration office, the tragedy took place in the town of Boten…
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1.9 million baht hidden treasure discovered in Chinese apartment
Residents in China’s Zhejiang province expressed amazement after a woman found a hidden treasure hoard inside the wall of her recently rented apartment. The unanticipated discovery contained gold and silver jewellery and cash totalling around 400,000 yuan, equivalent to approximately 1.9 million baht. The unusual finding took place in Jinhua City, located in the Zhejiang Province of China. The female…
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Shanghai businesswoman blackmailed by younger lover after online dating turns sour
In a case of deception and online blackmail, a 45 year old woman from Shanghai found herself victim to a young man who exploited her wealth and love. The woman, Zhang, a successful businesswoman, was drawn into an online relationship with the young man, before discovering his true intentions. Zhang’s success in her career came about at a very young age,…
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Wedding controversy: Unusual bride’s appearance sparks online debates over Chinese marriage
In the wake of a wedding taking place in Anhui, China, the appearance of the bride triggered various reactions, igniting debates online. Eyebrows were raised as she was perceived to be odd looking for her exceedingly handsome groom, prompting speculations regarding her mental well-being, and stirring wedding controversy. Deciding to tie the knot is typically a substantial chapter in one’s…
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Malaysian man saves bouquet for mum after surviving car crash
A young Malaysian man’s car crash resulted in a heart-rending twist. Although he narrowly escaped harm, he clung desperately to a bouquet of flowers, prompting passersby to speculate he was bringing them to a beloved girlfriend. However, the young man revealed that the bouquet was actually for his mother, stirring emotions among those who witnessed the event. The incident was shared…
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9 year old heroine prevents escalator tragedy with swift emergency stop action
A quick-thinking nine year old girl became the focus of admiration after she swiftly activated the emergency stop button on an escalator to save a boy whose foot was trapped. This incident which unfolded at a shopping mall in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, astounded many adults as they watched the video that captured the girl’s swift response in the emergency.…
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Budget airlines hike flights to China amid sluggish post-Covid recovery
In an attempt to achieve post-Covid recovery, budget airlines across the globe have increased flight frequencies to China. However, travel and capacity are yet to reach pre-Covid volumes. On its side, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is being circumspect about implementing a visa fee waiver scheme to draw in more international visitors. Despite loom border controls from the start…
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Final kiss of Columbian couple captured on camera before fatal motorcycle mishap
A tragic road accident in the rural municipality of Agustin Codazzi, northern Colombia, saw a sweet moment of a loving Colombian couple promptly switch to sorrow. The couple was filming a charming video while riding a motorcycle, abruptly disrupted by a fatal mishap. The video included what would be their final kiss. The ill-fated woman, Liliana Paola Macías Beltrán, was…
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Venomous love: Indian woman’s poisonous plot claims boyfriend’s life with cobra twist
An Indian woman allegedly orchestrated the murder of her boyfriend by adding poison to his beer before using a venomous cobra snake to finish him off in northern India. Mahi Arya reportedly yearned for a new life with her new love interest but she needed her boyfriend out of the way. To make this dream come true, the Indian woman…
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Sinéad, but not forgotten: Tributes flow as Irish music legend leaves an enigmatic silence (video)
Tributes are pouring in for the legendary Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, who passed away at the age of 56. The cause of her death remains undisclosed. Last night, the family of the Irish singer released a statement, expressing their profound sorrow… “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are…
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500 million baht returned to China seized from illegal Chinese businesses in Thailand
Thailand returned approximately 400 to 500 million baht to China that had been seized from illegal businesses operated by Chinese nationals within the country. The Chinese government was overwhelmed by the gesture. Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam shared details of the illegal businesses with the press and China’s Minister of Interior Li Fangshu on a visit to China last week. Wissanu…
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Timely warning: Thai couple’s luxury watch snatched at European music festival
A Thai couple posted a warning after a disheartening experience at a renowned music festival in Europe, where they were targeted by thieves who snatched a luxury Rolex watch from them. They advised against wearing valuable items and engaging with strangers, staying vigilant, and refraining from heavy drinking. Fongwin S. Laskowski, a member of the ‘Travel Europe by Yourself’ group,…
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Singapore’s capital punishment stirs controversy as first female convict faces execution in decades
Singaporean authorities are set to carry out capital punishment on two drug convicts this week, drawing attention to the first female prisoner due for execution in almost two decades. The impending executions have sparked outrage among human rights groups. According to the local rights group Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), the first convict, a 56 year old man found guilty of smuggling…
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Olive branch withers as US ‘undoes’ progress with Beijing trash-talking
A week after extending an olive branch to China, attempting to smooth over the perpetual political tensions between the two economic powerhouses, the United States once again undid any progress with another round of Beijing trash-talking. It seems there is a song, but the US are singing from different song sheets. A week before, US diplomat Henry Kissinger met with…
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Shanghai subway lewd t-shirt controversy sparks online backlash
A couple from China, their fashion choices stirring controversy on Shanghai’s subway, donned t-shirts filled with expletives and lewd language. The incident that recently occurred on July 17 unleashed a wave of intense criticism online, spotlighting a young woman in an oversized navy t-shirt showcasing an extremely rude kanji phrase, a system of writing Japanese writing using Chinese characters. Accompanying…
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China coffee shop customer stunned as falling ceiling fan hits head
A chilling moment was experienced at a local coffee shop in China’s Sichuan province recently when a ceiling fan suddenly fell, hitting a man squarely on the head. The unsettling incident, which was caught on the shop’s CCTV, took place on July 6 in Leshan City. Yuan, the unfortunate customer involved, had only settled down for a relaxing café experience…
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Liver fluke: Chinese woman discovers severe infection due to family’s raw fish habit
A Chinese woman’s seemingly minor illness eventually unravelled significant health threats resulting from the family’s unhygienic culinary practices. Despite not consuming raw fish herself, the woman became infected with parasites due to the lack of separation of cutting utensils for raw and cooked foods, resulting in the unfortunate diagnosis of liver fluke. Fifty-eight-year-old Lu, from a city in China’s Guangxi…
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Net idol’s risqué reveal: Alice Wong spills all on adult film venture
Net idol Alice Wong opened up in a candid TV interview on her recent journey into the world of adult films. The sexy 22 year old’s courage to talk candidly about her tumultuous past in a Hong Kong show, Love Talk, resonated with many. The mixed-race beauty from Hong Kong and Malaysia faced a challenging childhood characterised by domestic violence…
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5-month old baby astonishes by feeding itself, caught on home CCTV (video)
In an unusual household occurrence, a five month old Vietnamese baby surprised its parents by feeding itself with a bottle, an action typically unachievable at such a young age. The extraordinary moment was captured by a residential CCTV camera and subsequently shared on social media networks. In the shared fragments of CCTV footage, the infant is seen waking up at…
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California driver’s audacious manoeuvre through ancient tree sparks Internet outrage
A daring California driver incurred the wrath of Internet users after forcing his large vehicle through the hollow of a venerable, ancient tree, according to international media outlets. The video, shared on TikTok by a user known as @MsOC, revealed the audacious attempt in which the motorist manoeuvred his hefty vehicle through the seemingly too-tight aperture of this local landmark…
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Hilarious hair-rasing mix-up as neighbour reports woman’s wig as a potential murder victim
A hilarious hair-rasing incident occurred in the United States when a woman’s wig was mistaken for a possible murder victim. Toria Townsend, a 30 year old woman, recently shared on her TikTok account @classy_melita that a few days ago, police were called to her home due to a neighbour’s reported sighting of what appeared to be a women’s dead body…
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Love hotel murder mystery: Three family members held by police in Sapporo
Police detained three family members on suspicion of carrying out a murderous attack on a man in a love hotel in the city of Sapporo, on the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan. The three alleged murderers are suspected of decapitating their victim and bringing the head back to their dwelling three weeks ago. The three under suspicion are 29 year…
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Jackpot jubilation: Single UK ticket-holder strikes gold in ‘Must Be Won’ Lotto draw
In the UK, an extraordinary stroke of luck has smiled upon a single ticket-holder, confirming their winning claim for the colossal £11,671,861 (516 million baht) jackpot prize from the Lotto’s ‘Must Be Won’ draw, conducted by Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, the operator of The National Lottery. The identity of the fortunate winner, including their gender and age, remains a mystery…
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Holy drama unfolds: Hollywood’s Oppenheimer sparks controversy with sacred script sex scene (video)
The latest Hollywood movie Oppenheimer has been accused of being blasphemous after a sex scene in the blockbuster used a line of holy scripture. The movie, featuring a star-studded cast including Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, and Emily Blunt, lit the blue touch paper of controversy in India. The Hollywood blockbuster has been accused of crossing…
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