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Scandal rocks Ireland after professional hurler admits to faking cancer to defraud people
The 54-year-old was one of Ireland’s most accomplished hurlers, winning the All-Ireland five times and All-Star multiple times.
Goldman Sachs hires former British PM Sunak as senior adviser
Rubio impersonator uses AI to contact US gov't officials, attempts to steal information
'Not quite human': Popular band confirmed to have been AI, stunning fans
Experts raise alarm as China expected to triple illegal organ harvesting of detained Uyghurs
Uyghur organizations have continued to campaign for answers on where missing community leaders are.
Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, gains control of Ukraine settlements
More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath delight adoring fans in emotional farewell gig
One of music's wildest frontmen, who once chewed off the head of a bat on stage, Osbourne performed sitting on a black throne.
Turtle illegally smuggled onto El Al plane escapes, bites another passenger
The turtle was eventually captured by the flight crew and placed in a safe crate until the plane landed in Israel.
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
The most exclusive vacation destination: North Korea opens beach resort
Wonsan Kalma on the east coast will open to domestic tourists on 1 July, six years after it was due to be completed. It is unclear when, if ever, it will welcome foreign visitors.
Latest Love Island controversy: A Jew and a Palestinian kissed - some fans are mad
Jewish Canadian Elan Bibas and Palestinian American Huda Mustafa shared a kiss. Now Love Island has begged fans to stop the hate.
Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette
The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses saw her drop a cigarette, one of the officials said.
Honeymoon from hell: Newly-wedded bride confesses to murder after husband’s body discovered
The families of the victim and the wife were shocked to learn the truth, originally believing she had been abducted by the killers.
Iran's war on pets: Tehran bans walking dogs across 18 cities
Despite dog ownership being heavily frowned upon by Islamic authorities in Iran, BBC News reported that owning man’s best friend has become increasingly popular among Iranian youth.
African farmers the latest to be conned by Moscow into fighting in Ukraine
Much like the Indian nationals who traveled to Russia under the promise of economic opportunity, the African farmers were reportedly promised jobs in a Russian shampoo factory.