Alarming image of nation’s COVID crisis
Many can see light at the end of the COVID tunnel, but a single image has summed up the terrible choice some countries are having to make.
South America
‘No one is safe’: Dire new COVID threat
Just as the world begins to gain ground in the war against COVID-19, a terrifying development could see us ultimately lose – with not even vaccines saving us.
New strain far deadlier for 18-45 group
A new coronavirus variant, spreading around the world, is proving to be up to three times more deadly for young people.
Man with upside-down head catches COVID
A man with an upside-down head has been forced to put his motivational speaking career on hold after catching COVID-19.
Girl, 3, murdered in ‘satanic ritual’
A three-year-old girl has died in hospital from an infection after her parents allegedly jabbed her with two large needles.
The world’s worst COVID-19 outbreak
Coronavirus is leaving a trail of despair in Brazil, pushing hospitals to the brink as a more contagious strain spreads rapidly.
Couple on the run sprung at luxury resort
A husband and wife who have been on the run from police over a crime they committed 20 years ago have been found living in luxury at their beachside retreat.
Gross discovery behind massive ‘tornado’
At first glance it looks like these cars are driving towards a huge tornado, but the looming formation is actually made of something much creepier.
Murder victims dug own graves under home
The bodies of a woman and young girl have been found buried under the family home while police hunt her runaway partner.
Shocking insult spotted on pub receipt
A furious customer is taking a bar to court over a distasteful nickname given to her by one of the venue’s employees on her bill.
Terror trip on infamous ‘cocaine highway’
Armed backpackers are joining a dangerous hike that’s the first step in a bloody mission to get millions of dollars of drugs to places like Australia.
Parents forget baby left in trolley
Shoppers were stunned to find a baby sitting placidly in a trolley, after his parents had forgotten him at the supermarket.
Couple broke lockdown for threesome
A British couple are in hot water after deciding to spice up their sex life while on a Caribbean island vacay, breaching the island’s strict COVID rules in the process.
Three kids burn alive after mum’s bender
Three children including an eight month old baby were burned alive in a house fire after their mum padlocked them in so she could go out drinking.
Teen gang raped at own birthday party
A teenage girl was left ‘covered in blood’ and needing surgery after she was allegedly drugged and gang raped by 10 men at her own birthday party.
Girl ‘raped, murdered’ by stepdad
A five-year-old girl, tragically found dead in a cardboard box by her family, was allegedly raped then strangled by her stepfather.
Prince Andrew pal arrested on sex charges
A wealthy fashion designer and close friend of Prince Andrew who hosted parties for young girls in his mansion is facing sex charges against girls as young as 14.
12yo rape victim gives birth to twins
A 12-year-old rape victim in Argentina has given birth to twins, after she was denied the right to have a legal abortion.
Mum arrested over daughter’s brutal punishment
A mother in South America has been arrested for brutally punishing her six-year-old daughter, after tying the girl’s hands together and setting them alight.
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Bandits leave city streets strewn with cash
A heavily armed gang of “bandits” stormed a Brazilian city last night, shooting civilians and taking hostages before robbing a bank.
Couple and baby killed in cliff collapse
A mum tried desperately to shield her baby as she and her partner were buried alive when a cliff collapsed at a popular beach.
Leader’s disgusting homophobic outburst
Divisive right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has drawn criticism after a homophobic comment in his latest COVID-19 outburst.
17yo shot dead while holding her son
The ex-boyfriend of a 17-year-old single mother allegedly shot her in the head while she was holding her son. He is now on the run.
‘World’s most endangered tribe’
A NATIONAL Geographic photographer gives us a look inside the “world’s most endangered tribe” — the nomadic Awá people of the Amazon.
All the celebs who support Donald Trump
The general sentiment in Hollywood is mostly anti-Trump, but the US President still has a decent list of famous supporters in his corner.
11yo dies giving birth to rapist’s baby
An 11-year-old died giving birth to a baby that was fathered by a man in his 40s who is accused of sexually assaulting her since she was nine.
Loyal dog follows sick owner to hospital
This pooch’s incredible actions give a whole new meaning to “as loyal as a dog” after she jumped on the back of an ambulance.
Politician caught clenching cash in butt
A Brazilian politician has been caught with cash clenched between his butt cheeks during a police raid over alleged misappropriated public funds.
Aussies stuck, can’t afford plane ticket
Aussies in Peru are set to be stranded because they can’t afford the $10,000 plane ticket.
Wife wakes from coma to ultimate betrayal
The woman spent 78 days in a “life and death” coma – only to wake to discover something shocking going on between her husband and mum.
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