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Girl, 7, dies after her mother throws her off a balcony

A seven-year-old girl died after her mother allegedly threw her from a fourth floor terrace. Authorities believe it was the second time Aishika Sarkar had been thrown from the bui [...]

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Self-styled white witch, 53, ‘sexually abused girl, 15

Trefor Wickens, 53, allegedly abused the teen at his home in Peckham, south London in 1990, during a shamanic ritual while his wife and two children were asleepA self-styled ‘whi [...]

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American Reaper compares hits to ‘whack-a-mole’ game

Nick Irving, the notorious 30-year-old Ranger sniper who exited the Army nearly six years ago, continues to recount jarring pastimes from his military career which will soon be dep [...]

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Emilia Clarke and Kit Harrington admit GOT sex was weird

Their characters Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen were seen getting hot and heavy on the seventh season finale - without knowing they are related by blood.And after the episode aire [...]

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15 fascinating ghost towns from around the world revealed

Whether abandoned due to economic migration, fled from during war or rejected as a result of poor planning, towns with no inhabitants always boast an extraordinary history.While no [...]

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Women are more at risk of dementia between 65 and 75

Women are more at risk than men of developing dementia during a crucial 10-year span, between 65 and 75, a study has found.Previous research has found women have a greater chance [...]

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Maria Sharapova provides sparkle at US Open lacking stars

Maria Sharapova enjoys cutting business deals, and now looks set to keep her half of the bargain at the US Open this fortnight.After her sensational defeat of second seed Simona Ha [...]

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In-N-Out sues fast food rival Smashburger over trademark

In-N-Out Burger is suing its rival Smashburger claiming it has copied it's double-double, triple-triple and quad-quad burger concepts.The California-based burger giant filed a trad [...]

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Out of bounds: SC couple caught having sex on golf course

Dakota Len Payne, 19, and Kiernan Dunne Hennessey, 24, were arrested Sunday after police found them having sex on the eighth hole of a golf courseA resident told police he at first [...]

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Doping-Report reveals high level of drug use in athletics

New study asked professional athletes about doping using anonymous surveysOver 45 per cent of athletes at the 2011 Pan-Arab Games took banned drugsAlmost one in three 2011 world ch [...]

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Kardashian family donates $500k to Hurricane Harvey relief

The Kardashian family has been called many things - flashy, underhanded, fame loving. But the one thing they can't be called is cheap.On Tuesday morning Kris Jenner announced via I [...]

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RAF cadet, 19, who was shot dead near the Olympic Park

The 19-year-old RAF cadet who was shot dead near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the 11th teenager to be killed on London's streets this year.As police launch a murder investig [...]

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People buy more in crowded stores playing fast-paced music

Could playing Taylor's Swift' Shake It Off or Lady Gaga's Bad Romance in stores make people buy more? A new study suggests it can. The study found that people tend to buy more i [...]

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Lara Trump shows off her huge baby bump

Lara Trump is due to give birth in September, and the expectant mom's baby bump was on display in a figure-hugging cream dress on Monday, as she and her husband, Eric Trump, enjoye [...]

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Heartbroken Alexandra Burke announces death of her mother

By Anthony Joseph for MailOnline Published: 17:39 BST, 29 August 2017 | Updated: 17:40 BST, 29 August 2017 Soul II Soul singer Melissa Bell has died, her daughter [...]

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Joel Osteen’s church says it WILL welcome flood victims

The megachurch run by multimillionaire televangelist Joel Osteen has said it did open its doors to flood-stricken Texans, despite claims made yesterday. As Hurricane Harvey has du [...]

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Conspiracy theorist claim planet Nibiru will destroy Earth

The world will end in a fiery collision in a matter of weeks if one conspiracy theorist is to be believed.Christian numerologist David Meade has again warned that the mysterious [...]

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David Bowie feared going insane like his brother

David Bowie never escaped the haunting streak of madness that ran in his family.It was viewed as a curse and an accepted part of his family folklore.A dark cloud of mental instabil [...]

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North Carolina eatery caught preparing food by a dumpster

A video shows two employees at Tokyo Grill & Buffet preparing onions behind the restaurant in Charlotte, North CarolinaThe video was taken in May but the manager admitted that [...]

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Kitten pulled from under a car bonnet in China

This is the incredible moment a trapped kitten is saved after getting stuck in a car bonnet for hours in northern China. Onlookers noticed an adult cat wandering around a car park [...]

Science & Technology

Google Maps launches feature to help users find parking

Since parking can be unpredictable, Google has launched a new feature in Maps to help users park their cars.Starting today, Android users will have the option to select 'find parki [...]

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Experts on why steroids damage your body and mind

Celebrity bodybuilder Rich Piana died last week at 46 years old from a suspected steroid overdose that put him in a coma for two weeks. It came just a year after he confessed to [...]

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South Sudan says reporters embedded in rebels are targets

The South Sudan government has gone on the defensive after an American journalist embedded in rebel troops there was shot and killed.Christopher Allen, 28, was hit by a large-calib [...]

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Man dead and another hospitalised after horror car crash

A man was killed after the car he was in crashed off the road and into a creekEmergency services attended the vehicle which was upturned in the waterThe 33-year-old male driver esc [...]

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Conor McGregor’s sisters flaunt glamorous lives

Their brother is the sporting success story of 2017 having turned his loss against Floyd Mayweather into a £77M payday, just four years after surviving on dole payments of €18 [...]

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The weirdest ice-cream recipes served around the world

We all scream for ice-cream, according to the old saying. But, given the increasingly-bizarre recipes emerging from parlours across the globe, there's good reason for some tourist [...]

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Australian hemp growers fight government cosmetics ban

TGA reversed exemption that allowed supply of industrial hemp for products Some growers launched federal court case fearing decision will harm business Australian Industrial He [...]

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Inside the New Orleans chapel filled with prosthetic limbs

Limbs, teeth and feet isn't the first thing one would except upon walking into a chapel. But for the people in St Roch, New Orleans, seeing prosthetic legs, plaster feet, false te [...]

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The VR game that could detect dementia in MINUTES

A virtual reality game could help detect the early stages of dementia in minutes.Researchers at University College London have developed a programme which can identify whether peop [...]

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Merkel and Macron push on with plans for a two-step EU

The leaders of Germany and France have committed to pressing ahead with deeper European integration and promised a tighter euro zone at the core of the European Union shaken by Bri [...]

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Manhunt in New Hampshire for tatted convict

Eric Judkins, 46, walked away from a halfway house in Manchester, New Hampshire, Monday night A manhunt has been launched for a violent inmate who failed to return to his halfway [...]

Health

Don’t take ibuprofen if you go to the gym, study finds

Adults wanting to bulk up and get in shape should keep away from ibuprofen, new research suggests.Regularly taking the cheap painkillers can slow down any muscle growth obtained by [...]

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Six men aboard asylum seeker boat arrives in Australia

Half a dozen Chinese men have managed to sail ashore onto Australian soil rubbishing claims from the Turnbull Government that asylum boats have been stopped.Six Chinese nationals a [...]

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Indian police officer hailed a hero after removing a bomb

A police officer in India has been hailed a hero after he picked up a 22lb bomb found in a school playground and sprinted down the road to protect the 400 children in the area from [...]

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Police officer creates a home for retired dogs

Bai Yan, a police dog handler has set up a retirement home for his 'comrades' He says he wants to thank the canines for their service and dedicationSo far 20 dogs have been throug [...]

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Final post of teen feared dead in Houston floods

As the devastating Hurricane Harvey inundated parts of Houston with floodwaters on Sunday, a 16-year-old girl posted a desperate message online revealing her fear and begging for t [...]