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Japan city struck by powerful new earthquakes
Two powerful earthquakes have struck near the southern Japanese city of Kumamoto, a day after a tremor there killed at least nine people. The quakes — a magnitude 7.1 (4.4 miles) at a depth of 7km and a 7.4 at a depth of 40km (25 miles) — came in quick succession, officials said. A tsunami warning has been issued....
Police siege as man ‘kidnaps woman and child and threatens to set fire to himself’
A SEVEN-hour stand-off has left one man in hospital after armed police swarmed a home amid reports a man took a woman and child hostage. Terrified witnesses claimed the man has threatened to cover himself in petrol and set himself alight in Glasgow. Other onlookers have claimed a man was seen brandishing a knife in the middle...
Doctors remove 18-inch cassava from man who tried to use it as a pleasure toy
A man had no choice but to have surgery after an 18-inch vegetable he carved in the shape of a penis got stuck in his anus. The patient, who has not been named, fashioned the veggie dildo out of cassava, a root vegetable native to South America. He had sensibly covered it with two condoms before inserting it, but had to call in...
£1 billion bill as Edinburgh schools remain closed
THE local authority at the centre of Scotland's unsafe schools scandal still owes more than £1bn under the controversial construction contracts. City of Edinburgh Council has refused to pay the latest private finance initiative (PFI) charges for the 17 schools shut down last Friday because of safety fears. As more...
Master of Diversion (21 photos)
The heroes of this collection did not end the military academies, but this does not prevent them brilliantly conduct tactical...
Another Cold War? Furious US official warns Putin the US could have SHOT DOWN Russian jets
THE US Secretary of State has blasted Russia for flying two military jets over an American navy ship, warning Moscow they could have legally shot them down. A furious John Kerry denounced Russia’s “stimulated attack” in the Baltic Sea under the US’ rules of engagement. Mr Kerry said: “We condemn...
Stars before and after plastic 16 celebrities who have decided to reduce the nose.
These celebrities have taken to plastic surgery to look a different way, and the results aren't always the best. We've seen the horror stories (and faces) from plastic surgery disasters, but some celebrities aren't shying away from the camera after going under the knife. Not only is plastic surgery expensive, the...
EU Big Five launch tax crackdown
The five largest economies in the European Union have agreed to share information on secret owners of businesses and trusts. It is a concerted attempt to show their leaders are responding to public concern over the Panama Papers leak. The UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain have agreed to the data exchange. Treasury officials...
Kristen Stewart joined the “army” blondes: the actress has changed the way
Recently only and conversations that about the personal life of Kristen Stewart – all the interesting details of her relationship with French actress and singer Soko. However, the current media attention to celebrity due to the change in her manner. Stewart was spotted by paparazzi on the streets of new York. A movie star...
Powerful earthquake in Japan leaves 9 dead, hundreds injured
TOKYO – Rescuers went house to house Friday looking for victims of a powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Japan late Thursday. At least nine people were killed and more than 700 injured in the magnitude 6.5 quake that centered on the island of Kyushu, one of Japan’s four main islands, according to local news...
One of the most dangerous roads on Earth
“Five of us packed into a car, allured by the promise of traversing one of India’s most breathtaking and most dangerous roads” – in winter. Five of us packed into a car, allured by the promise of traversing one of India’s most breathtaking – and most dangerous – roads. The Pangi via...
Cassowary’s surprise visit spooks Australian family
When an enormous and dangerous bird that you've known for years decides to take your relationship to the next level, how do you politely decline? That's the problem that confronted Australian couple Sue and Peter Leach on Monday when Peanut the cassowary unexpectedly entered their home. Peanut has been visiting the...