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Romance scams surge by over 27% in six months
Recent data reveals a concerning rise in romance scams. Santander UK reported over £3.8 million stolen from customers in the past six months, marking a 27% increase from the previous period. Victims ranged from 18 to 93 years old, losing an average of £4,500 each. This occurs despite 65% of British adults believing they won’t fall victim to such fraud.…
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Biotech firm aims to revive extinct ivory-billed woodpecker by 2025
The ongoing debate about the ivory-billed woodpecker’s extinction continues, but a genetic engineering firm aims to revive this legendary species. In 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggested removing the ivory-billed woodpecker from the Endangered Species Act, considering it likely extinct. Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology firm in the U.S., announced plans on Tuesday to use de-extinction techniques to bring…
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Teenager with toy gun shot during Philadelphia robbery attempt
A teenager wielding a toy gun was shot in Philadelphia on Sunday night after allegedly attempting to rob a man carrying a loaded firearm. Around 11 p.m. on Sunday, a 16-year-old and another suspect approached a man and his girlfriend on the 2200 block of Emerald Street. Police reported one suspect pressed a weapon into the man’s back and demanded…
- World
Wim Hof accused of abuse halting ongoing projects
Wim Hof’s ex-partner has accused him of physical and sexual abuse, labelling him a ‘mean drunk’ with an ‘explosive character’ in a recent interview. The project about Hof’s life as the ‘Iceman’ is halting production temporarily following these allegations. His former partner claims he abused her, their son, and her two children from a previous marriage for about 13 years.…
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Abductee found alive after being missing for 73 years
Luis Armando Albino, who was abducted as a six-year-old while playing in a California park, has been found seven decades later. The Bay Area News Group reported on Friday that Luis Armando Albino’s niece in Oakland – with assistance from police, the FBI and the justice department – located her uncle living on the US east coast. Albino, a father…
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Four killed, over 20 injured in Birmingham, Alabama shooting
At least four people were killed, and dozens more were injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday evening. The incident took place around 11pm local time, in the popular entertainment district of Five Points South, according to Birmingham Police. Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated that multiple shooters opened fire on a group of people. When police arrived, they…
- World
Ukrainian drone detonates Putin’s Satan-2 nuclear missile
A Ukrainian kamikaze drone reportedly struck Vladimir Putin’s Satan-2 nuclear missile, causing a massive explosion yesterday morning. A secret ammunition silo at Toropets in the Tver region, housing one of Putin’s nuclear missiles, was hit by a Ukrainian drone, it was claimed. This incident occurred just 16 kilometres from a 30,000-tonne munitions storage site that was destroyed on Wednesday. The…
- World
Easey Street murders suspect arrested after 47 years on the run
A man has been arrested in Italy for the 1977 murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, whose bodies were found in their home on Easey Street, Collingwood, Melbourne. The 65 year old Greek-Australian dual citizen was detained at Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci Airport on Thursday evening. Victoria police are seeking his extradition to Melbourne. Armstrong and Bartlett were killed…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces danger in Brooklyn jail
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces significant danger at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York, according to its former warden, Cameron Lindsay. Combs’ arrival at the facility on Tuesday followed the denial of his bail request. Lindsay highlighted the risks Combs faces from other inmates, who might see attacking or even killing the hip-hop star as a prestigious act.…
- US News
Ex-CIA officer jailed 30 years for global sexual assaults
Brian Jeffrey Raymond, a former CIA officer, received a 30-year federal prison sentence on Wednesday for drugging and sexually assaulting over two dozen women worldwide. The 48-year-old La Mesa, California resident faced his sentencing after an emotional hearing where victims described being deceived by someone who seemed kind, educated and was working for a protective agency. U.S. Senior Judge Colleen…
- World
Man admits to drugging wife and orchestrating mass rape
Dominique Pelicot, accused of drugging his wife and arranging for strangers to rape her, has pleaded guilty. In court, he disclosed the horrifying acts committed against his wife, Gisele Pelicot. One particular eight-word statement about orchestrating a mass rape by the 71-year-old is especially disturbing. His daughter labelled him “one of the greatest sexual predators.” At the Vaucluse Criminal Court,…
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Pastor David Baker shoots himself after child abuse charges
David Baker, pastor and father of 11 took his own life by shooting himself twice in the chest in a hospital toilet after being released on bail charged with sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12. “Wolf in sheep’s clothing” David Baker Sr had just posted a $200,000 bond while facing charges of aggravated sexual battery of a…
- World
Secret Service stops Gunman targeting Trump at Florida golf club
A gunman armed with an AK-style rifle aimed the weapon at Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while the former president was playing a round, causing the U.S. Secret Service to open fire. The golf course was partially closed for Trump, with agents stationed a few holes ahead. They spotted the individual with the rifle. The former…
- World
South Koreans divided over Kim Jong Un’s nuclear threat
South Koreans hold a wide range of views on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aggressive nuclear ambitions, revealing deep societal divides. Age, wealth, politics, status, history, and gender all play roles in shaping opinions. While some South Koreans dismiss the threat from the North, others are preparing for the worst by stocking bunkers with supplies. North Korea’s nuclear capabilities…
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Chad McQueen, ‘The Karate Kid’ star dies at 63
Chad McQueen, son of the legendary actor Steve McQueen who played “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” film series, died Wednesday in Palm Springs. He was 63. His wife Jeanie and his children Chase and Madison said in a statement to Variety, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen. His remarkable journey…
- World
Google to delete inactive Gmail accounts, save yours now
Google due to newly adopted security policies will delete inactive Gmail accounts. Gmail, one of Google’s most popular applications, has more than 1.5 billion active users worldwide. While it doesn’t limit the number of accounts a user can create, they must follow guidelines to maintain their active status. The newly installed inactive account policy states users with “an account that…
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Manhunt in Kentucky’s wilderness for armed suspect Joseph Couch
Thousands of acres of wilderness, sinkholes, and the possibility of encountering an armed suspect are among the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in the search for Joseph Couch. Couch is suspected of firing an AR-15 from a cliff ledge along the interstate, about nine miles north of London, Kentucky, striking 12 cars and injuring five people on Saturday. The…
- UK News
Biden’s 9/11 gaffe sparks online reactions
President Joe Biden caused confusion when he stated he was “doing 9/11” tomorrow while speaking to reporters about his plans before the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The 81-year-old made this comment while heading to Marine One on the White House lawn, just a day before the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Biden explained, “I’m going…
- World
Dam collapse and floods in Nigeria release dangerous reptiles
A dam in northeastern Nigeria collapsed on Tuesday, causing severe flooding that forced evacuations and released dangerous reptiles from a zoo into nearby communities. Local officials and the zoo manager reported the incident. The Alau dam’s failure in Borno state led to one of the worst flooding events since the same dam collapsed three decades ago. The dam overflowed due…
- US News
Wildfires force thousands to evacuate in California and Nevada
Wildfires in California and Nevada are forcing thousands to evacuate as firefighters battle the flames in near 100-degree heat. Here are the latest updates: Over 60 large wildfires are active, burning more than 2 million acres across the western US, leading to emergency declarations. Those not evacuating face power outages, school closures, and cancelled events, including a performance at the…
- US News
Harvey Weinstein to undergo emergency heart surgery
Harvey Weinstein was taken from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for emergency heart surgery after experiencing chest pains. Representatives Craig Rothfeld and Juda Engelmayer stated, “Mr. Weinstein was rushed to Bellevue Hospital last night due to several medical conditions. He had a procedure and surgery on his heart today but we cannot provide further details.” They added, “Mr. Weinstein suffers…
- World
Ukraine warns Iran over possible missile supply to Russia
Ukraine summoned a senior Iranian diplomat on Monday, issuing a stern warning about “devastating and irreparable consequences” for bilateral ties if reports of Iran supplying Russia with ballistic missiles proved true. Earlier that day, an Iranian official dismissed these reports as “psychological warfare.” The European Union, however, found the information “credible.” Last week, CNN and the Wall Street Journal, citing…
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World’s oldest crocodile Henry turns 124 at Crocworld
Henry, the world’s oldest crocodile, has six female companions and has sired over 10,000 offspring. Born in 1900, he will celebrate his 124th birthday on 16 December. Originally from the Okavango Delta in Botswana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Henry now resides at Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh, South Africa. Stretching an impressive 16ft, Henry holds the title of the…
- UK News
Dangerous British inmate escapes high-security prison in Portugal
A “very dangerous” British inmate is one of five prisoners who escaped from a high-security prison in Portugal. Mark Cameron Roscaleer, 39, was serving a nine-year sentence for kidnap and robbery at Vale de Judeus jail, located about 43 miles (70km) north of Lisbon. The five inmates, aged between 33 and 61, escaped on Saturday morning with the assistance of…
- World
Tebboune re-elected despite criticism over human rights violations
Abdelmadjid Tebboune has secured his second five-year term, transforming his bureaucratic persona into that of a reassuring leader, despite facing criticism over freedoms and human rights. Re-elected on Sunday with nearly 95 percent of the vote and a “provisional average turnout” of 48 percent, according to electoral authority ANIE, Tebboune competed against moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani, who garnered 3.17 percent,…
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Major General expelled for kissing colleague while intoxicated
A Major General who served as a pallbearer at Prince Philip’s funeral has been expelled from the Army following an incident where he attempted to kiss a female colleague while intoxicated. James Roddis, a married father of three, was found guilty of “inappropriately” fondling the hair of a female RAF officer and kissing her without consent. On Wednesday, he admitted…
- US News
Father of Apalachee High School shooter arrested
The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident that resulted in four deaths, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Colin Gray, 54, faces charges of four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children, the GBI announced on Thursday. Colin’s son,…
- World
Weinstein faces new charges in New York after UK case dropped
Harvey Weinstein, spared from prosecution in the UK on Thursday, now faces the possibility of a fresh indictment in New York. Prosecutors are re-examining his rape case and may charge him with up to three more sexual assaults. The Crown Prosecution Service in Britain, which authorised two charges of indecent assault against Weinstein in 2022, decided to drop the proceedings,…
- World
Pope Francis praises Indonesia’s commitment to large families
On Wednesday, Pope Francis praised Indonesians for their commitment to large families, contrasting their choices with a trend in other countries where many people prefer pets over children. Speaking in Jakarta alongside President Joko Widodo, the 87-year-old pontiff highlighted the nation’s strong family values. “Your country has families with three, four, or five children that keep moving forward, which is…
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Gen Z having less sex but exploring more kinks, study finds
New research reveals the frequency of sexual activity amongst different age groups. Contrary to popular belief, older adults aren’t necessarily having less sex. Researchers from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University examined how often each generation engages in sexual activity. The study, ‘The State of Dating: How Gen Z is Redefining Sexuality and Relationships’, was conducted with support from the…
