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Circus worker's arms ripped off by tigers after reaching into cage

A circus worker in Guatemala had both his arms violently ripped off by hungry tigers as he gave the animals a bucket of water to drink.

Feb 7, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Mystery over sex toy packages sent anonymously to Canadian university students

Police investigate after student union representatives across Canada receive packages containing electrical items and adult sex aids.

Feb 6, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Amazon

British tourist with 'wretched fear' of sharks gets bitten while snorkelling off Galapagos coast

The London-based entrepreneur says he was forced to fight off the shark after his foot became trapped in its jaws.

Feb 6, 2018

By Neil Murphy

London

Sex and the City star pleads for help to locate missing brother

Kim Cattrall asked via social media for help finding her brother Chris who has been missing since January 30.

Feb 4, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Instagram

Who is Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart? Former Cuban revolutionary's eldest son killed himself

The 68-year-old nuclear physicist was undergoing treatment for depression in the past several months.

Feb 2, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Boy, 18, shot in the head in front of mum after 'he hit constable with his own baton'

Steven Bertrand was shot at the Maniwaki courthouse, in Quebec, on Wednesday (31 January) when after he reportedly got into an argument with a special constable.

Feb 1, 2018

By William Watkinson

Leftists are just as likely to be dogmatic authoritarians as right-wingers - US study claims

Most psychologists have thought that authoritarianism in North America may be a uniquely right-wing phenomenon.

Feb 1, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

Canadian national anthem changed to become gender-neutral

Change to "In all thy sons command" line to remove gender reference passes both legislative houses and is ready for royal assent.

Feb 1, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Mysterious fireballs fall from South American skies leaving authorities baffled

Social media was abuzz after three incandescent objects were seen flashing across the skies of South America on Tuesday.

Feb 1, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Brazil

9-year-old raped by her 43-year-old father gives birth in Peru

Daughter of rapist dad Mario Mamani Vilca gives birth to healthy child after abortion ruled out. Her mother did not report the sexual abuse.

Jan 31, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Toronto police dig up dozens of gardens in hunt for 'serial killer's' victims buried in planters

One man has been charged with the murders of five people in Toronto, but police believe there may be more victims.

Jan 30, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Fed-up homeowner erects for sale sign, claiming 'neighbour is an ***hole'

A homeowner in British Columbia, Canada is being 100% honest to prospective buyers - his neighbour is an "a**hole".

Jan 30, 2018

By Neil Murphy

The Pentagon once replied to an 11-year-old with big dreams about designing missiles - and it was really harsh

A Reddit user has shared the letter he received from the Department of the Navy after he sent his own missile designs to the Pentagon aged 11.

Jan 30, 2018

By Charlotte Tobitt

Constable Vito Dominelli (pictured) and his partner Jamie Young are under investigation for allegedly eating marijuana edibles on duty and having to call for back up

I need backup! Officer up a tree!: Cops suspended after eating 'marijuana edibles' on duty

Two Toronto Police officers who called headquarters for backup after allegedly eating marijuana edibles have been suspended from their duties.

Jan 30, 2018

By Roger Baird

Jamaica bans Holocaust denier and anti-gay Arizona hate preacher Steven Anderson

Jamaica bans Holocaust denier and anti-gay pastor Steven Anderson from the Faithful World Baptist Church in Tempe, Arizona, from entering the country.

Jan 30, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Arizona