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MC Livinho slammed for dancing at tragic bus crash site
Brazilian singer and social media influencer MC Livinho faced severe backlash for his conduct during a live broadcast from the site of a tragic bus crash in Pirai, Rio de Janeiro, on September 21. The accident involved a bus carrying 45 passengers and resulted in the deaths of three athletes from the Coritiba Crocodiles, a Brazilian American football team. Journalist…
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Tragically Hip docuseries debuts at Toronto film festival
TORONTO, 5 September – The surviving members of The Tragically Hip attended the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday for the world debut of a docuseries about the iconic Canadian rock band and its late vocalist, Gord Downie. Downie, who passed away from cancer in 2017, is the focal point of the four-part series “The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal,”…
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Photos emerge of accused in Olympian Cheptegei’s tragic death
Photos of the man accused of setting fire to Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei have surfaced following the attack. Cheptegei, 33, succumbed to severe burns she sustained on Sunday, 1st September, shortly after competing at Paris 2024. Authorities in north-west Kenya, where she resided, reported that the Olympian was attacked upon returning home from church with her two daughters. Dr Kimani…
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Retired vicar, wife killed in tragic Beaumaris car crash
A retired vicar and his wife lost their lives in a tragic car accident involving a former businessman, who also perished in the crash, an inquest revealed. Reverend Stephen Burch and his wife, Katherine, a charity worker, were struck by 81-year-old Humphrey Pickering near a historic pier during their walk. The couple had been enjoying a day out in Beaumaris,…
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Tragic bus crash in Mississippi claims seven lives, injures 37
A tragic bus accident in Mississippi claimed seven lives, including a 16-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother. Authorities reported that a tire failure likely caused the motor coach to veer off the road and overturn. The incident occurred Saturday east of Vicksburg, Mississippi, resulting in 37 injuries, according to officials. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed preliminary investigation results, confirming…
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The Voice star Christina Grimmie tragically murdered by fan
Christina Grimmie’s tragic death at the hands of an obsessed fan remains a harrowing reminder of the dangers that can come with fame. The 22-year-old singer gained recognition on season six of The Voice in 2014, where she was mentored by Adam Levine of Maroon 5. Despite not winning, Grimmie finished in third place and earned admiration from Levine and…
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Young man dies in tragic Queensland parachuting accident
A tragic parachuting accident claimed the life of a young man who had been on a skydiving trip with his father. Liam Newman, originally from Taupo, New Zealand and residing in Brisbane, died at approximately 10am on Tuesday during a group jump at a rural location in Tarawera, western Queensland. The 25-year-old was attending a five-day skills camp at ‘Funny…
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Czech gymnast dies in tragic fall near Neuschwanstein Castle
A pro gymnast tragically lost her life while taking a selfie at a castle in Germany. Natalie Stichova, a 23-year-old Czech athlete, was visiting the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty film. On 15 August, she fell near Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. Reports indicate she fell 80 metres down Tegelberg Mountain while attempting to take a photo for…
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Young journalist killed by train in tragic Chicago accident
A young journalist, aged 22, was tragically killed by a train in Chicago. Grace Bentkowski, 22, was on her way home to Dyer, Indiana, on 25 July when the accident occurred. After arriving at Hegewisch Station, she crossed the tracks and was struck by an oncoming train. Her father, Phil Bentkowski, described the incident, stating that there was no sound…
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Passenger text reveals fear before tragic Brazil plane crash
Text messages from one of the 62 passengers who died in a plane crash in Brazil have revealed the terrifying conditions onboard. On Friday, 9 August, a Voe Pass plane travelling from Cascavel in Parana to Guarulhos in Sao Paulo tragically crashed. The Brazilian Air Force reported that the aircraft was flying normally at 1:20 pm but lost contact with…
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Uvalde releases bodycam footage, 911 calls from tragic school shooting
More than two years after the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the city released bodycam and dashcam videos, audio recordings of 911 calls and radio communication, documents, and text messages related to the incident on Saturday. Most of these materials had been previously reported by major news organisations. The files, some redacted, were released following a…
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Parents heartfelt letter to daughter after tragic dance class incident
The parents of nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar, who was tragically killed during a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport, shared a heartfelt letter at her funeral on Sunday. A large crowd gathered in Merseyside to pay their respects, with many standing outside to listen to the service. Sergio and Alexandra’s letter read: “Dear Alice, You were our perfect dream…
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Woman’s body found in flat three years after death in Surrey
A woman whose body lay undiscovered in her Woking, Surrey flat for three years had written desperate notes detailing her struggle with starvation, an inquest revealed. Laura Winham’s brother found her “mummified and almost skeletal” remains on 24 May 2021 after her family requested police intervention due to safety concerns. Ms Winham, aged 41 at the time of discovery, had…
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Mother convicted of killing four sons in Sutton house fire
A mother has been convicted of killing her four young sons who perished in a house fire after she locked them inside to go shopping at Sainsbury’s. Deveca Rose, 30, left her two sets of twins alone in their terraced house in Sutton, southwest London, when the fire erupted on the evening of December 16, 2021. The Old Bailey heard…
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Annual Fat Bear Week kicks off in Alaska’s Katmai National Park
In Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, the annual Fat Bear Week contest commenced on Wednesday, inviting viewers to select their favourite among a dozen well-fed brown bears preparing for winter. This event, now in its 10th year, honours the tenacity of the 2,200 brown bears inhabiting the preserve, which stretches from Alaska’s southwest corner to the Aleutian Islands. These…
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Mexican soldiers kill six migrants near Guatemalan border
Mexican soldiers shot and killed six migrants who were part of a group of 33 travelling in a pick-up truck. The migrants attempted to evade a military patrol, leading to the incident, according to a statement from the defence ministry. On Tuesday evening, another 10 migrants sustained injuries. The group included nationals from Egypt, Nepal, Cuba, India, and Pakistan. The…
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Ricky Ray Rector execution highlights death penalty controversy
A death row inmate had a tragic reason for not finishing his final meal before his execution. The death penalty remains highly debated in the US, where it is still legal in 27 out of 50 states. Ricky Ray Rector’s execution in 1992 sparked significant controversy. Rector was on death row in Arkansas after being convicted in 1982 for the…
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Zookeeper killed by lion in front of visitors at Nigerian zoo
A zookeeper lost his life after a lion attacked him in front of shocked visitors at a zoo. Babaji Daule, a seasoned lion handler at the Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Nigeria, was showing a group of visitors the lion’s feeding routine on Saturday evening, 28th September, when the tragedy occurred. The 35-year-old, during the demonstration, was fatally mauled…
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Hurricane Helene claims life in North Carolina flooding disaster
The Dixon family never anticipated the danger lurking behind their North Carolina home until the creek turned into a furious torrent. Jessica Dixon recounted the tragic moment when her father was swept away, leading to his death, before they could escape. Thousands of residents around Asheville, including the Dixons, faced unexpected devastation as Hurricane Helene surged inland after hitting Florida’s…
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Kentucky judge killed by former sheriff, court video shows
A video showing the killing of a Kentucky judge in his chambers was played during a court hearing for the former sheriff charged with the murder. Prosecutors presented the short video clip during the preliminary hearing for Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines. The footage showed the alleged moments when Stines opened fire on 54-year-old District Judge Kevin Mullins on…
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Hurricane Helene claims 128 lives, devastates Southeast
Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in the South, transforming the landscape into a scene of splintered homes, crushed cargo containers, and mud-soaked highways. The death toll has surpassed 125. In western North Carolina, a crisis unfolded as residents, cut off by washed-out roads and without power or cellular service, lined up for fresh water and a chance to…
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Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. scandal shocks media and politics
When a woman becomes involved with a Kennedy man, the prevailing question is: What could she possibly be thinking? The latest scandal centres on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former presidential candidate and current Trump supporter, and Olivia Nuzzi, a young reporter from New York Magazine. Both of their partners were reportedly blindsided by an alleged affair that involved ‘demure’…
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Drake Hogestyn dies at 70 after battle with pancreatic cancer
Drake Hogestyn has died at the age of 70, his family has confirmed. He made his debut on NBC’s Days of Our Lives on 24 January 1986, portraying the enigmatic spy John Black for 38 years. Today, on 29 September, his family announced that Hogestyn passed away at 70, after battling pancreatic cancer with immense courage. In a heartfelt Instagram…
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8 year old Cumbria boy fatally shot while hunting rabbits
An 8-year-old boy has been fatally shot in the head and face yesterday while allegedly hunting rabbits on farmland in Warcop Cumbria. A man in his 60s was bailed after being arrested. The schoolboy died overnight hours after the horror unfolded on a hillside close to Wheatsheaf Farm, near Warcop, in Cumbria at around 2.50pm. The child was rushed to…
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Paramedic dismissed after brief visit leaves elderly man paralysed
A paramedic has been dismissed after a brief nine-minute visit to an elderly man who later became permanently paralysed from a fall. Raymond Byron responded to a 999 call where an elderly man had reportedly sustained a minor head injury. Byron assisted the man back into bed and departed shortly after, without conducting a full set of tests. Subsequent examination…
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Russia accused of ‘war on hospitals’ after deadly Sumy strike
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has accused Russia of “waging war on hospitals” following Russian strikes on a hospital in Sumy that killed 10 people on Saturday. Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko reported on Telegram that the initial strike resulted in one fatality and extensive damage to several floors of the hospital. During the patient evacuation, another strike occurred. Sumy…
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Nasa and Boeing dispute involvement in Titan submersible development
Stockton Rush, the co-founder and CEO of OceanGate, claimed that NASA and aerospace manufacturers helped develop the carbon fibre hull of the Titan submersible. However, a NASA official stated the agency had minimal involvement. A Boeing official also noted that the aerospace manufacturer’s advice was disregarded. Justin Jackson, a NASA materials engineer, explained that the agency planned to assist in…
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Pennsylvania musician killed by illegal immigrant in crash
The family of a Pennsylvania musician who was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant fleeing a crash is mourning the loss of the 23-year-old victim. Christian Sluka’s aunt, Marcia Goisse, expressed her heartbreak. “There was nobody like him. He provided solace during my struggles. I don’t know how we’ll go on without him,” she shared. Sluka was returning home on…
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Young transplant survivor becomes firefighter for a day
A courageous young girl, who awaited a heart transplant for over a year, has realised her dream of becoming a firefighter for a day. Beatrix Adamson-Archbold was featured on the front page of a major publication in June 2022. Her parents, Terry and Cheryl Archbold, endured immense distress after Beatrix suffered a cardiac arrest at merely 16 months old. In…
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Briton dies on Jet2 flight after severe heart attack
Chris Neill, aged 40, tragically passed away during a Jet2 flight from Burgas, Bulgaria to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which was forced to land in Germany. The flight, which departed at 1pm local time on Monday, September 16, made an emergency landing in Cologne because a passenger, later identified as Chris, experienced a suspected cardiac arrest ( heart attack ).…