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6h ago

Colin Farrell finishes marathon while pushing friend in wheelchair

The actor and his friend, Emma Fogarty, who has a genetic skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa (EB), raised money for Irish charity DEBRA.
Actor Colin Farrell pushes close friend Emma Fogarty as he runs
Actor Colin Farrell pushes close friend Emma Fogarty as he runs
11h ago

Skeletal remains in a castle well lend credence to a centuries-old Norse saga

The new findings, using advanced DNA analysis, connect the identity of the remains found at Norway's Sverresborg castle to a passage in a medieval text called the Sverris Saga.
Remains of the “Well-man” from an 800-year-old Norse saga were found in a castle, researchers say.
Remains of the “Well-man” from an 800-year-old Norse saga were found in a castle, researchers say.
12h ago

English giants Manchester United fire coach after worst start to a season in 35 years

The Dutchman won two domestic trophies after taking charge in 2022, but the team sits 14th in the English Premier League table after making its worst start to a season in 35 years.
Aston Villa FC v Manchester United FC - Premier League
Aston Villa FC v Manchester United FC - Premier League
13h ago

Shanghai puts a stop to spooky season

Police in China’s financial capital were out in force over the weekend to crack down on Halloween festivities, after revelers last year wore politically sensitive costumes.
Halloween Cosplay Carnival in Shanghai
Halloween Cosplay Carnival in Shanghai
15h ago

Woman found alive after surviving snakebite and two weeks in the wilderness

Lovisa “Kiki” Sjoberg, 48, was found in Australia's Snowy Mountains, police said.
Australian Copperhead Snake
Australian Copperhead Snake
15h ago

British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video shows apparent assault

Mike Amesbury, from Runcorn and Helsby in northwest England, was suspended pending an investigation into the incident that took place early Saturday morning.
Mike Amesbury, Labour MP, speaks during the rally.
Mike Amesbury, Labour MP, speaks during the rally.
15h ago

The 'grate cheese robbery': $400K of cheddar stolen in London

British chef Jamie Oliver told his 10.5 million Instagram fans to be on the lookout for “lorry loads of very posh cheese.”
Neals Yard Cheese shop covent garden London
Neals Yard Cheese shop covent garden London
15h ago

Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe

The ruling Georgian Dream party, which has become increasingly authoritarian and deepened ties with Russia, clinched nearly 54% of the vote, the election commission said.
Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe.
Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe.
16h ago

Militia groups push military government close to the brink in Myanmar

A year after three armed groups launched a surprise joint offensive, the junta has lost huge swaths of territory that will be challenging to regain.
Three well-armed militias launched a surprise joint offensive in northeastern Myanmar a year ago, breaking a strategic stalemate with the regime’s military with rapid gains of huge swaths of territory and inspiring others to attack around the country.
Three well-armed militias launched a surprise joint offensive in northeastern Myanmar a year ago, breaking a strategic stalemate with the regime’s military with rapid gains of huge swaths of territory and inspiring others to attack around the country.
16h ago

Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority

The uncertainty, which could last weeks, comes as the country faces economic headwinds and a tense security situation fueled by an assertive China and nuclear-armed North Korea.
Ishiba said on October 28 he will stay in office despite his party losing its majority, saying he would not create a "political vacuum".
Ishiba said on October 28 he will stay in office despite his party losing its majority, saying he would not create a "political vacuum".
21h ago

Japan’s ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party remains the top party in Japan’s parliament, and a change of government is not expected. But the results create political uncertainty.
Shigeru Ishiba seated in front of microphones
Shigeru Ishiba seated in front of microphones

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