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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.

A bride covers her face as she waits to take her wedding vow at a mass marriage ceremony at Bahirkhand village, north of Kolkata February 8, 2015. (illustrative)
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Iran's war on pets: Tehran bans walking dogs across 18 cities

 Russian soldiers walk amidst armoured vehicles on the day of a rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, April 29, 2025.

African farmers the latest to be conned by Moscow into fighting in Ukraine

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Ex-police chief convicted of rape, murder recaptured after escaping prison


Mother who starved three-year-old on extreme vegan diet admits to fault in his death

Abiyah Yasharahyalah died in 2020 of a respiratory illness, which is understood to have been worsened by malnutrition stemming from a “restricted” vegan diet.

Abiyah Yasharahyalah

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Ed the zebra being airlifted home

Ed quickly became an internet sensation after pictures of his time on the run went viral.

 Ed, a very adventurous zebra, is airlifted home after more than a week on the run.

'Combination of drugs' killed Jewish soap star who dreamed of aliyah

Paul Danan’s cause of death was found to be connected to a “combination of drugs, both prescription and illicit.”

British actor Paul Danan being interviewed at the launch event of the yearly Hoops Aid by the Sports Traider Charity, 2015.

Jared Leto accused of 'predatory' behavior against women, teenage girls

Nine women have come forward about alleged predatory behaviors displayed by actor Jared Leto.

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 8, 2024 Hollywood actor Jared Leto is seen before the race

Family warns against ‘dusting’ challenge after teenage daughter died from viral trend

Dusting, also known as ‘chroming’ or ‘huffing,’  is a trend where a computer dusting spray is inhaled to get high.

 Facebook, TikTok apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021.

'Government-paid demons': IRGC's hell 'Heaven Time' exhibit receives backlash

Mohsen Jafari, commander of the Revolutionary Guards' Fouman Division, said that the exhibit will enable "citizens will see a simulated experience of concepts such as the state of the grave..."

 The road to hell (illustrative)

Where are the key facilities hiding Iran's nuclear program? - explainer

Iran is now enriching uranium to up to 60% fissile purity, close to the 90% of weapons-grade, at two sites, and has enough material if enriched further for six bombs, believes the IAEA.

A VIEW of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor, 1,200 km. south of Tehran, in 2010

China pulls decade of rubbish from park that inspired sci-fi film 'Avatar'

The Zhangjiajie park is a UNESCO heritage site that provided inspiration for the scenery in director James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi film.

 A view of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China's southern Hunan province May 10, 2004.

Dr. Phil joined federal agents during Los Angeles immigration operation

The TV personality was also granted access to Trump’s border czar Tom Homan, MeritTV reported. Dr. Phil reportedly interviewed the Trump official before and after the operations.

 Dr. Phil

South African school bus swept away by floods, eight bodies recovered

South Africa has been lashed by heavy rain and snow since the weekend, in a severe winter cold front which disrupted transport and power networks.

 rs are surrounded by snow during a severe cold front in Barkly East, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, June 11, 2025

Disney, Universal sue AI image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement

The suit claims Midjourney pirated the libraries of the two Hollywood studios, distributing copies of characters such as Darth Vader, Elsa, and Shrek.

 Mickey Mouse at the Mickey's 90th Spectacular Taping at the Shrine Auditorium on October 6, 2018