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China to provide Afghanistan with $31 million worth of food and Covid vaccines

China will provide almost $31 million worth of food, winter weather supplies, vaccines, and medicine to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Hua Chunyin, spokesperson...

Man fakes his own kidnap to con victims

Christopher Sellman, a 23-year-old, created elaborate series of lies to obtain about £10,000 from two people he knew and sent disturbing videos to. He sent...

Growing your own marijuana is legalised in Italy

Italy is set to allow the small-scale cultivation of cannabis plants at home after a reform was approved by the Lower House's justice committee on...

Secret Service releases never seen photos of 9/11 terror attacks 20 years on

The Secret Service has released unseen pictures of 9/11 as the world prepares to remember those killed in the terror attacks 20 years on. FBI...

One-year-old found alive three days after kidnappers abandoned her

A missing one-year-old girl identified as Pornsiri Wongsilarung and also known by the nickname Gina has been found alive in a cave. It is believed an alleged kidnapper...

Afghanistan: I apologise that I could not make it end differently – Ashraf Ghani

Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has apologised to the people of Afghanistan after fleeing to take refuge in the United Arab Emirates. “Leaving Kabul was...

Spanish bishop quits over love for erotic writer

When Spanish bishop Xavier Novell resigned last month, the Roman Catholic Church cited strictly personal reasons without going into detail. It has now emerged in...

Mum-of-4 fatally shot in the chest by her five-year-old son

A mum was fatally shot in the chest by her five-year-old son, who had a handgun, police have said. Michele Cox, 38, died in her...

Meet the woman who hasn’t slept in 40 years

A bizarre case of a woman who says she hasn't slept in 40 years has had doctors baffled. Li Zhanying from the Chinese province...

Man jailed for spreading COVID-19

A Vietnamese man has been sentenced to jail for five years for flouting Covid-19 rules and spreading the virus. A court found Le Van Tri...

19 soldiers test positive for cocaine and cannabis in army’s ‘biggest ever drugs bust’

Some 19 soldiers face the boot after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis in the biggest drugs scandal to hit the Army.  The squaddies from...

Check this out: Photos of woman who hasn’t slept in 40 years

A woman who says she hasn't slept in 40 years has left doctors baffled.Li Zhanying from Henan, China,  claimed that she was only five years...

Millionaire lawyer shot in head months after wife and son were gunned down

A millionaire lawyer has survived being shot in the head just months after his wife and son were killed in a mystery double-murder. Alex Murdaugh,...

Canadian PM hit by stones on campaign trail

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has been hit by gravel thrown by protesters during a campaign stop. He was returning to his bus after visiting...

Cardi B welcomes second baby; check out gender

Cardi B is officially a mum of two! The 'I Like It' rapper, 28, and husband Offset, 29, welcomed their second child together, a son, on Saturday,...

Jeff Bezos funds anti-ageing technology to help humans ‘live forever’

The world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, is reportedly investing in anti-ageing technology that could extend the average human lifespan by up to 50 years. Bezos is said...

Pregnant police officer ‘tied up and murdered by Taliban in front of her children’

Taliban militants have killed a pregnant police officer in front of her husband and children in Afghanistan, reports claim. The men then reportedly mutilated her...

Footballer dies after being in coma since 1982

Former France footballer, Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73. Adams was admitted to...

Gaddafi’s son released from prison

The third son of the former Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, has been released from jail in the capital Tripoli, where he had been held...

Harrowing footage shows cops diving underwater to try and rescue two-year-old boy

Harrowing bodycam footage capture the moment a NYPD officer tried unsuccessfully to dive into a flooded apartment to rescue a family who drowned inside...

Man kills friend after seeing video of him raping his 8-year-old daughter

A dad has been hailed a hero for killing his pedophile friend who sexually assaulted his eight-year-old daughter. Vyacheslav, 34, was out drinking with his...

5 things to know about the law which forces men to marry more than one wife

In case you are wondering what this law is about, here are five things to know about the compulsory polygamy law in this small...

Stranded bride cries by road as wedding car breaks down

A stranded bride had to be rescued by police after breaking down on a busy dual carriageway while on the way to her wedding. Lydia...

The cannibalistic people who use human skulls as pillows

The Asmat tribe is the world's most famous cannibalistic tribe and the mere mention of their name used to evoke fear. This ancient tribe has...

6 die after sneaking into Burkina Faso gold mine

Six illegal miners died after sneaking into the old pits of a gold mine in Burkina Faso. Seven others were injured after police fired tear...

Man arrested for leaking wife’s nudes after killing her

A controlling husband, Damion Simmons, is in police grips for allegedly murdering his wife after leaking her nude on pornhub. The 45-year-old, who didn't want...

Tattoo addict who covered her body in ink reveals the only one she regrets

A tattoo addict, whose body is covered in ink, has revealed that the only design she regrets is getting her 'cheating' ex-boyfriend's name etched...

Taliban fighter pointing gun at bear at Kabul Zoo causes uproar

A chilling image has emerged appearing to show armed Taliban militants aiming a gun at a bear at Kabul Zoo. In the photo, a group...

Nigeria: Ex-minister loses son in accident

Former Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Aisha Abubakar, has lost her first son, Aliyu Abubakar, in an auto crash. The deceased’s three siblings,...

Thief crushed to death by car while trying to steal its catalytic converter

A young father was crushed to death by a BMW while trying to steal its catalytic converter, an inquest heard. Daniel Stephens, 25, was found...

Girl, 12, takes own life after months of bullying following rape

A 'beautiful and funny' girl took her own life after months of online and physical bullying following her rape, her mother has said. The girl,...

Taliban supporters organize street carnival to celebrate US withdrawal from Afghanistan [Photos]

Photos have emerged showing Taliban supporters in Afghanistan holding a mock funeral while hoisting coffins draped with flags from the U.S. and other NATO...

Zoo closed after two wolves escape from enclosures

A zoo was forced to close for the second time in ten months after two wolves escaped from their enclosures. It is the latest setback for the...

Boy, 11, needs 5cm-long stick removed from scrotum after falling off a tree

An 11-year-old boy was left with a 5cm-long stick hanging out of his scrotum after falling out of a tree.  The youngster, from Makassar in Indonesia,...

Hairdresser dies after complications from cosmetic surgery operation

A hairdresser from Coventry, who moved to Dubai for a better life, has died following complications after going to Iran for cosmetic surgery. Popular Louise Smith, 37,...

Hostages share terrifying ordeal at hands of explosives-wielding robbers

Brave hostages have revealed their terrifying ordeal after being forced to cling onto getaway vehicles at gunpoint after thieves raided three banks in Brazil. The...

Taliban: Terrified journalist reads news at gunpoint [Video]

The shocking moment an Afghan TV news presenter reads out the headlines while surrounded by armed Taliban thugs has been shared online. The 42-second clip was shared...

R. Kelly trial: First male accuser testifies to sexual abuse

R. Kelly's sex trafficking trial entered its eighth day on Monday, with a male accuser testifying that the star promised him fame in exchange...

Girl electrocuted while using phone on charge

A teenage girl has died after being electrocuted when her home was struck by lightning while she was using her mobile phone as it...

The 3-yr-old transgender girl who tried to cut off penis after being ‘born in wrong body’

A mum has revealed how her three-year-old trans daughter tried to cut off her penis in a desperate attempt to be her "true self". Mum-of-two...