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Wife of notorious drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ jailed

The wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman begged for “forgiveness” as she was sentenced to prison for three years. Emma Coronel Aispuro, 32, was...

Internet fraudster jailed for posing as a woman

Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced one Gabriel Kingsley to eight months imprisonment for internet fraud. Justice Khobo sentenced Kingsley after he pleaded...

COVID-19: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse vaccine

Greece is to make Covid vaccinations mandatory for people aged 60 and over. Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed at monthly intervals from mid-January...

Founder of anti-vaccine TV dies of COVID-19

Anti-vaccine Christian broadcaster, Marcus Lamb, has died from Covid-19 at the age of 64, his channel announced Tuesday, weeks after contracting the virus. Lamb was...

World’s most expensive city to live in revealed

Tel Aviv has been named as the most expensive city in the world to live in, as soaring inflation and supply-chain problems push up...

Three students killed as 15-year-old opens fire at his school

A 15-year-old student opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a police...

Mum, friend ‘stab boyfriend to death’ after he takes away their phones at party

A mum and her friend allegedly fatally stabbed her boyfriend on New Year's Eve after he confiscated their mobile phones, a court heard. Hannah Sindrey, 24, and Kelly Blackwell,...

Wife of Mexican drug boss sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges

The wife of Mexican drug boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison and four years of supervised release,...

CNN suspends its anchor indefinitely

CNN is suspending prime time anchor Chris Cuomo “indefinitely, pending further evaluation,” after new documents revealed the cozy and improper nature of his relationship...

Animal advocate launches goods reportedly made with human parts [Photos]

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have taken aim at trendy shops such as Urban Outfitters with the launch of its satirical store, Urban...

Passengers trapped in plane for four hours after storm delays flight

Two friends endured a "six-hour journey from hell" after their Ryanair flight was grounded during Storm Arwen. Lucy Upton, 35, and Karen Paskin, 47, had...

‘At 17 I almost drowned swimming across sea to Europe to seek asylum but I had no choice’

Let me tell you a short story. Once upon a time, there was a boy who tried to go to Europe because his life was...

Mum, 19, left with broken eye socket after she was ‘spiked’ and ‘attacked with phone’

A mum has been left with a broken eye socket after she says she was spiked and attacked with a mobile phone by a...

Four exciting new WhatsApp features expected to launch in 2022

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a selection of new features and a few are rumoured to be launching next year. From Instagram Reels on...

25 Ghanaians illegally residing in Germany to be repatriated

Some 25 Ghanaians illegally residing in Germany are being prepared to be deported to Ghana, the Germany Embassy in Accra has disclosed. In a Note...

Botswana court upholds ruling that decriminalises gay sex

Botswana’s Appeal Court has upheld a 2019 landmark ruling decriminalising gay sex in the country. A five-judge bench unanimously ruled that the criminalisation of same-sex...

Best friends killed in horror crash on way home from Christmas shopping

The families of two "lifelong friends" have paid tribute to the women who died in a crash on the way home from a Christmas...

Covid-19: Couple arrested inside plane after fleeing quarantine hotel

A married couple who tested positive for Covid-19 has been arrested after fleeing a quarantine hotel in the Netherlands before attempting to leave the...

Where the original ‘Home Alone’ cast is now

Not many people expected a film about a 10-year-old boy who battles two bumbling burglars to become a massive success and holiday staple, but...

Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO of Twitter

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and public face of Twitter, will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately, the company...

Death row inmate dies years after ‘botched two-hour torture execution’

A death row inmate who survived a botched two-hour execution has died after a cancer battle. Doyle Hamm, 64, was originally scheduled to be executed...

The real reason you have such weird and vivid dreams after boozing

As more and more invites roll in for parties and gatherings, most of us will be having more booze than usual. While you might nod...

Notorious kidnapper sentenced to death by hanging

Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans has been sentenced to death by a Lagos High Court on Thursday. At the sentencing by an Igbosere...

Squid Game: YouTube star creates real-life version of Netflix hit with 456 players and $456,000 prize [Video]

Youtube star MrBeast has created a real-life version of Squid Game by inviting 456 random players to compete in a tournament offering a $456,000 (£342,000) cash prize...

A murder suspect fled to China from Taiwan; now he’s stuck in Covid quarantine

China’s stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too. A murder suspect who...

Man found alive in freezer 7 hours after he was mistakenly declared dead

A 40-year-old man was found alive after being wrongly declared dead by doctors and stored in a mortuary freezer for seven hours. Medical staff...

Covid: UK issues Africa travel restrictions over variant fear

Travellers arriving from several southern African countries will have to quarantine amid warnings over a new Covid variant. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said from 12:00...

Burglar who escaped from jail pops up on Facebook to announce engagement

A dangerous burglar, who is subject to a major manhunt after escaping from jail last month, has popped up on Facebook – appearing to be celebrating...

I don’t want any more kids – Man’s reason for killing lover

A Texas man has been arrested and charged with murder after he killed his pregnant girlfriend. The 25-year-old Kwanmaine Travion Boyd is alleged to have...

New Christmas ad shows man kissing Santa Claus

The Norwegian Postal Service has released a new Christmas ad depicting Santa Claus as a gay man, celebrating a historic milestone for the LGBT...

About 75 miners trapped underground after ‘explosion’ and fire

A major rescue operation is underway in Siberia today amid reports up to 75 coal miners are trapped underground after an explosion and fire....

Sweden’s first female PM resigns hours after appointment

Sweden’s first female prime minister, Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, has resigned after less than 12 hours in the top job after the Green Party...

Growing African population worries – Prince William

Prince William has said population growth in Africa is having negative effects on wildlife on the continent, the UK’s Times newspaper reports. “The increasing pressure...

Malawi asks Mike Tyson to be cannabis ambassador

Malawi has asked boxing star Mike Tyson to become the official ambassador for the country's cannabis crop. Agriculture Minister Lobin Low sent a letter to...

Germany offers to train Nigerian police officers on how to handle protesters without using guns

The German Government has offered to train officers of the Nigeria Police Force on ways to manage protesters without resorting to the use of guns. A...

86-year-old priest relieved of duties after being accused of sexual abuse

The Diocese of Brooklyn has removed a priest from his duties at two Queens churches after he was credibly accused of sexually abusing a...

Man set free after 43 years in jail for murders he didn’t commit

After spending 43 years behind bars for a crime he said he didn't commit, a Missouri man's conviction has been set aside, according to...

2022 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Check out complete nominations list

The 2022 GRAMMYs Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, is just around the corner. Today, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for each...

CCTV shows schoolboy’s final moments before he’s fatally stabbed through heart

Chilling CCTV footage shows the final moments of a teenage boy who was fatally stabbed by one of his friends. Straight-A grammar school pupil Yousef Makki, 17, from Burnage,...

Gender reveal goes awfully wrong as man almost runs over expecting mum

Gender reveal parties have become quite the thing over the last few years, as mums and dads-to-be gather their nearest and dearest to reveal...