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Eyewitnesses to South Korea plane crash recount sparks in engine, bird strike before collision
Witnesses to a deadly plane crash in South Korea on Sunday said they observed flames in the engine of the aircraft and heard explosions,…
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Who is Briana Boston? Luigi Mangione Copycat" Raises $25K After Chilling Threat to Health Insurer Sparks Outrage
A Florida woman, Briana Boston, has sparked controversy after raising over $25,000 for her legal defense. Boston, a nuclear medicine…
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Was Wisconsin School Shooter Influenced by Infamous Shooter Eric Harris? Natalie Rupnow's KMFDM Shirt Sparks Chilling 'Columbine Copycat' Fears
A recent school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, has sparked unsettling comparisons to the Columbine…
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Chocolate bar recall sparks warning in 10 states
What's New Costco announced on Monday that NuGo dark chocolate protein bars sold at warehouse stores in 10 states and the District of…
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Hong Kong’s US$38 billion year for M&A sparks rare bidding wars
THIS year is poised to be the busiest in nearly a decade for takeover deals involving a range of Hong Kong-listed companies, from…
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American family sparks backlash sharing "unsettling" experience in Europe
An American mom has shared her not-so-great experience with the population of one of the most-visited cities in the world. "During our…
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Party tray recall sparks warning in 7 states
An appetizer platter recall has prompted a warning in seven states due to potential salmonella contamination. A recall notice shared to…
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Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European…
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SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request
Controversial move: Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister JW Kuo acknowledged the government is closely monitoring the situation, noting that…
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Italian government's praise for El Alamein troops sparks fascism row
The Italian government has been criticised for praising fascist soldiers who fought in El Alamein, on the 82nd anniversary of the World…
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Video of singer's alleged torture sparks Cameroon outrage
A video purportedly showing popular Cameroonian singer Simon Longkana Agno, widely known as Longue Longue, being tortured has led to…
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Planned nuclear plant in a Kenyan top tourist hub and home to endangered species sparks protest
KILIFI, Kenya (AP) — Dozens rallied against a proposal to build Kenya's first nuclear power plant in one of the country's top coastal…
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Pope's Indonesia visit sparks false 'Jakarta holiday' claim
Screenshot of the false post, captured on September 4, 2024 Satya Adhi The head of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics is visiting Indonesia…
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Netflix show on India plane hijacking sparks row
A web series about the 1999 hijacking of an Indian passenger plane has sparked a controversy in the country over the portrayal of some of…
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Beauty contest sparks row over who counts as South African
When law student Chidimma Adetshina clinched a coveted spot as a Miss South Africa finalist, her triumph unleashed a vicious backlash,…
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Highway to hell? Plan for Germany's biggest motorway sparks anger
A proposal to create Germany's biggest motorway has sparked a backlash, with critics fearful the "monstrosity" will increase…
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Nigeria-EU deal sparks false claims over LGBT rights
LGBT people already live in fear in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are illegal – now widespread misinformation about a European…
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Racially motivated attack on young girls in Germany sparks outrage
After an attack in northern Germany that injured a Ghanaian girl and her father, the police received multiple tips, including information…
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Bid to 'privatize' Brazil beaches sparks outcry
A proposed constitutional amendment that could see Brazil's famed beaches fall into private hands has outraged environmentalists and…
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Nigeria's new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria adopted a new national anthem on Wednesday after lawmakers passed a law that replaced the current one with a…