Over 60 people detained at gay wedding
67 people have been detained at a gay wedding in Nigeria, where gay people can face up to 14 years in prison.
Africa
’Major blunder’ after Aussie killed in Africa
A medical expert has slammed the initial autopsy of an Australian woman found dead near an African toilet block with sand in her throat.
‘Desperate’: Heartbroken parents blast cops
The heartbroken parents of a young woman who died in mysterious circumstances overseas have blasted Australian authorities for a lack of support.
20yo Aussie’s death ruled a homicide
The “violent” death of a young Australian overseas has been ruled a homicide by local police — seven years after her body was found.
‘Living in fear’: Nation explodes over vile law
An “extreme” new bill has divided a country, with some residents left fearing for their lives after an explosion of violent attacks.
Putin’s chilling link to nation on brink of war
Striking images captured amid a violent military coup have raised urgent questions over just how deep Vladimir Putin’s influence penetrates.
Chilling sign nation on brink of war
An ultimatum to restore order in a nation gripped by a military junta has been ignored, sparking fears of imminent civil war.
The Rock’s amazing act over $7 bank account
The Rock has cemented his position as one of the nicest people on the planet by helping out a UFC fighter who was down on his luck.
Shock live TV moment as nation spirals
A coup has rocked the African nation of Niger, with troops announcing on live TV they had taken control of the government.
‘Zombies’: New drug ravishes country’s youth
A nation is struggling as a new drug leaves its young users living as “zombies” with no-one to care for them.
300 believers ‘starve themselves to death’
Horrific details have emerged about a cult and its followers who starved themselves to death in a forest. WARNING: Graphic
25 school kids killed in terrorist attack
Militants linked to the Islamic State have killed 25 students in western Uganda in the country‘s worst such attack in years.
Nation passes execute gays law
A country of 49 million people has formally introduced anti-gay laws so repressive LGBT people could be tried and executed.
‘No option’: Putin’s impossible dilemma
There’s a time bomb quietly ticking away on Vladimir Putin’s desk. He can’t put the decision off for too much longer.
Aussie hostage freed after 7 years
After spending seven years as a hostage in Western Africa, the well-regarded humanitarian doctor has been freed.
‘Incomprehensible’: Country slides into hell
A humanitarian worker has revealed the terror that faces him, his pregnant wife and their two-year-old son as they experience a country on the brink.
‘Most extreme anti-gay’ laws ever passed
There has been international uproar following the passing of the most extreme anti-gay laws in history in an East Africa country.
‘Dangerous’ mission to save Aussies
Dozens of Australians have been flown out of “dangerous” Sudan as fighting rages for the third week.
Wild scenes as hundreds escape prison
Wild images have shown the moment prisoners run, cheer and scream for their freedom and explode onto the streets of a war-ravaged nation.
Thousands flee in bid to escape fighting
As foreign nationals were evacuated out of Sudan amid continued fighting, thousands of locals were struggling with exorbitant fees to get across the border.
‘Germ bomb’: WHO issues alarming alert
A leading medical body has issued a grim word of caution after a military group claimed a medical lab in possession of deadly viruses.
‘Horrific’: 47 bodies linked to ‘starvation cult’
Shocking images have emerged amid an investigation into a macabre starvation cult which has claimed dozens of lives.
Mum, baby trapped as city descends into hell
A mum and baby are among the thousands of people trapped inside a city devolving into absolute chaos amid a fiery conflict between generals.
Horror as cultists’ bodies discovered
A chilling discovery has led to a church leader’s arrest and a warning that more bodies are expected to be found.
Nation on the brink of civil war
Violent clashes in Sudan over the weekend has seen at least 56 killed and more than 600 injured. Here’s what started the intense fighting.
Passenger plane hit as nation enters ‘abyss’
Sudan has descended into chaos with civilians killed, a Presidential palace reportedly stormed and a passenger plane hit by gunfire.
Pirate fears as oil tanker boarded at sea
There are concerns a huge oil tanker has been taken over by pirates after it went dark more than 500km in the seas off Africa.
Killer’s bizarre plan to escape jail unravels
A deadly criminal dubbed the “Facebook rapist” whose ingenious plan saw him escape prison has been recaptured 4000km away.
Oscar Pistorius learns fate after freedom bid
Oscar Pistorius has learned his fate after a parole hearing to decide whether he should be freed early from his 13-year prison sentence.
‘Waiting for death’: Mystery virus kills three
Dozens of people have been quarantined as authorities scramble to identify a virus that has killed three people within 24 hours of falling ill.
Pirates storm ship before tanker goes quiet
A Danish-owned oil tanker was boarded by pirates over the weekend in the Gulf of Guinea and contact with the 16 crew members has been lost.
Brutal clip reveals dark truth we can‘t ignore
A video of workers scrambling to save men trapped inside a collapsing mine has shed light on the true cost of an everyday item.
Nation lashed over ‘appalling’ anti-gay law
Human rights groups and world leaders have led calls for an African nation’s president to reject an “appalling” anti-gay bill passed by parliament this week.
Nation passes brutal anti-gay laws
A country notorious for its intolerance to homosexuality has just passed draconian new laws cracking down on same-sex relationships.
Plea to PM to fight serious issue
The PM is facing a new plea to help stamp out a serious problem, with polling suggesting most Aussies would support the move.
‘Collapsing’ nation braces for day of chaos
South Africans are nervously bracing for a controversial “national shutdown” on Monday amid threats of violence and “looting” for those who refuse to take part.
Major nation on the verge of ‘collapse’
A country of 60 million is on the verge of “collapse” amid rolling blackouts and warnings of “civil war” scale unrest.
Mum’s plea after woman, 20, dies in Africa
The mother of Melbourne woman Elly Warren has pleaded with authorities for “some sort of closure” over the mysterious death of her 20-year-old daughter.
Pastor dies trying to fast like Jesus
A pastor has died trying to emulate Jesus’ 40-day fast, beating the world record for the longest time without water.
Crisis meeting over deadly virus with no cure
Nine are dead and thousands in lockdown after the outbreak of a rare, highly deadly virus, as the WHO calls an “urgent” meeting.
Famous rapper, 35, killed in ‘brutal murder’
Rapper AKA was gunned down outside a nightclub on a busy entrainment strip while he was celebrating his 35th birthday.
Accused insider trader’s one-way plane ticket
Prosecutors held “extreme concerns” a socialite would leave the country after he was found with a plane ticket following his dramatic arrest.
Horror as 50 women abducted
At least 50 women have been abducted in Burkina Faso, one of the poorest and most volatile nations in the world.
Soccer star mauled to death by dogs
A former soccer player who helped his country win their first-ever silverware has been mauled to death by his own dogs in his garden.
Arrests as president urinates on himself
Six journalists have been detained in South Sudan over a viral video that appeared to show the country’s president wetting himself.
Joe Rogan exposes sad truth about batteries
A Harvard professor and modern slavery activist has spoken to Joe Rogan about the “appalling” truth behind the iPhone sitting in your pocket.
Hippo swallows boy – then spits him out alive
A two-year-old boy was swallowed whole and spat out alive by a hippo while playing near his home by a lake in Uganda.
Major ‘threat’ facing Aussies’ favourite snack
It’s one of the best-loved treats in the country and across the world – but there’s a growing problem that has an entire industry on alert.
Teacher missing in Congo for 2 weeks
The family of a missing Australian teacher has spoken out after he disappeared without a trace in the African country two weeks ago.
Horror crash as plane plunges into water
At least 19 people are dead after a plane crashed into a lake, with emergency services and local fishermen working desperately to rescue trapped passengers.
‘Happy ending’ for kidnapped Aussie vet
A French-Australian vet who was kidnapped in Africa has been freed, according to a social media post by the country’s interim president.
Couple stuffed in bags and fed to crocodiles
A British couple were murdered, zipped inside their sleeping bags and fed to crocodiles by a gang days after recording a TV show.
Alarm as 18 new cases of ebola detected
The WHO has warned of a potential global outbreak of ebola after 18 cases of the often fatal virus were detected in Uganda.
Footage before 19 kids killed in crash
Dashcam footage showed the truck driver trying to illegally pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway before it barrelled into the bus.
Models gang-raped at music video shoot
Eight young models have been brutally gang-raped by a group of up to 80 armed men who ambushed them on the set of a music video shoot.
Horrific reality of nation’s gold rush boom
A distraught mother has shared her heart-wrenching story as a disaster with only “years to fix” builds in one of the world’s poorest nations.
Woman sentenced to death by stoning
A court has sentenced a young woman to death for adultery, but human rights activists say the decision should be overturned.
Hunter who killed lions is shot dead
A trophy hunter who killed lions and elephants has been found dead beside his car in South Africa. WARNING: Disturbing images.
Swimmer mauled to death by shark
Chilling footage of a shark swimming off a packed beach seconds after mauling a man to death has been shared online.
Mystery as 20 found dead in nightclub
Police are investigating the horrifying discovery of the bodies of a group of youths who were found “lying strewn across tables”.
Mum of 44’s ultra rare health condition
Mariem Nabatanzi had given birth to 44 kids by the age of 40 and was told that no family planning methods would work for her.
Kids dying in ‘worst crisis ever seen’
Hundreds of thousands of people are on the brink of starvation amid a record drought in Africa, with experts warning widespread famine is looming.
Gang of monkeys kidnap and kill baby boy
The one-month-old was with his mum outside the family home in a village in Tanzania when the horror unfolded at around 3pm, police said.
15,000 sheep drown in freak accident
Millions have been lost after a livestock ship capsized, and experts are deeply concerned for the cascading effect on the food industry and environment.
‘Trouble’: Clip proves nation has lost the plot
A viral video has put the spotlight on the growing chaos engulfing one embattled nation after weeks of bloodshed and mayhem.
Boxer dead after fighting ‘ghost’
A boxer has died after a terrifying bout which saw him become disoriented and fight a “ghost” before collapsing.
50 killed in ‘satanic’ church massacre
Gunmen have attacked a Catholic Church in southwest Nigeria during Sunday mass, killing at least 50 people including women and children. WARNING: Graphic content
62 kids witness UFO landing at school
Over sixty children claim that they witnessed a UFO land in a field outside of their school in 1994.
Plane disappears, crashes with 11 on-board
A desperate hunt is under way after a plane with 11 people on-board reportedly crashed in rugged terrain in west-central Africa.
Hundreds queuing to join Russia ‘for $2000’
A nation friendly to Russia has moved to silence claims that hundreds of men have been lining up to pledge their service to Vladimir Putin in Ukraine.
Student dies during ‘crucifixion re-enactment’
A Nigerian student has collapsed and died during a Good Friday crucifixion re-enactment – while the audience thought it was “part of the drama”.
Wild moment man in trolley clings to truck
In one video, the man in the trolley was shown laughing and waving while manoeuvring the trolley around – making the stunt even more dangerous.
Nine world facts that people get wrong
Some common “facts” that everybody thinks they know about the world aren’t actually true.
Haunting final words of boy in well
A relative of a five-year-old boy who was trapped 32m down a well for days has revealed he heard the boy’s tragic final words.
5yo boy trapped in 32m well for days
A nation is holding its breath as a desperate dig to save a five-year-old boy who fell down a 32m-deep well three days ago continues.
Twenty Covid mutations in single patient
The SARS-CoV-2 virus developed more than 20 mutations while infecting a young woman with uncontrolled HIV for nine months, a new study says.
Insane life of rich nine-year-old
Mompha Junior owned his first mansion at six, and has a fleet of supercars despite being too young to drive.
Military coup announced on live TV
Soldiers in Burkina Faso announced on state television that they had seized power in the West African country on Monday.
Eight symptoms of Omicron to never ignore
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is widespread across Australia. We explain the symptoms you should be looking out for.
’Staggering’: Nation passes Omicron peak
South Africa believes it has passed the peak of its fourth Covid wave and has revealed some interesting findings about Omicron.
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