94 m. ago Death row killer gouges out both his own eyes and eats them in bid to avoid execution

Andre Thomas, 39, was sentenced to death in 2005 for the murders of his estranged wife and her two children. His execution was postponed after he gouged out his eyes

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98 m. ago Revealed: How the mother of a US hitwoman helped convict her own daughter for failed assassination plot

Jeanne Johnson, 64, the mother of Aimee Betro, 45, agreed to handover a DNA swab to the FBI when her daughter went on the run following the botched UK hit.

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1 hour ago Megadeth announce they are retiring: ‘Don’t be sad, be happy for us all’

Frontman Dave Mustaine says he is writing the thrash metal band’s final album and they will embark on a farewell tour in 2026Call it a symphony for dissolution. American thrash metal giants Megadeth have announced they are retiring and that their forthcoming album will be their last. They will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026.“There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional,” Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine shared in a statement on Thursday. “Most of them don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago New Jersey mom was mortified when toddler broke cafe’s $1,600 table. She claims she ‘wasn’t allowed to leave’ until she handed over credit card

The owners of Hazelnut Cafe deny asking Kathy Denman to pay for table and said she was never forced to stay in the restaurant

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2 h. ago Katie Price and Peter Andre’s chaotic relationship – from wild wedding to divorce battle

Peter Andre has issued a furious statement on social media as he hit out at his ex-wife Katie Price's "repeated lies" about their children, the Daily Star delves into their tumultuous relationship

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2 h. ago 'The Traitors' is opening its doors to everyday people. Here's how you can join the TV competition

NBC announced Thursday that “The Traitors” will open its doors to everyday people

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3 h. ago Sydney restaurant faces human rights complaint after temporarily denying entry to people wearing keffiyehs

Exclusive: Racial Justice Centre to file Australian Human Rights Commission complaint against Merivale restaurant Jimmy’s FalafelGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Racial Justice Centre is preparing to file a group complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission after a Sydney restaurant denied dine-in service to people wearing Palestinian keffiyehs during a 20-minute period last weekend.The legal centre will file the complaint to Australia’s national anti-discrimination body on behalf of six Palestinian complainants, regarding an incident that took place on 3 August at Merivale-owned Jimmy’s Falafel in the Sydney CBD after the Sydney Harbour Bridge march, first reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Girl's 3rd birthday party descends into chaos after real SNAKE falls out toy box

Jennifer Baker, 30, was in her kitchen when a snake fell out of her daughter's new toy box after celebrating her third birthday - and it has now been returned to its owner

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3 h. ago Renfrewshire Council wardens visit cemeteries in Elderslie after complaints about dogs off lead

A 'day of action' was dedicated to the issue as officers explained to people what the local authority's rules are.

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3 h. ago Ferguslie Community Council falls due to lack of members after resignations earlier this year

It left the body with fewer than the minimum threshold of seven.

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3 h. ago Katie Price says she 'will no longer be gaslit' as she responds to ex

The singer, 52, spoke out about Katie's 'baseless lies' just hours after she urged him to take part in peace talks as their daughter Princess has been 'unfairly' dragged into their feud.

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4 h. ago Destination X thrown into chaos as police interrupt next episode of BBC show

Destination X fans were left in stitches as the BBC reality competition is thrown into chaos

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4 h. ago Richard Masters wants domestic bodies involved in Club World Cup planning

The new top-flight season kicks off on Friday, fewer than five weeks after the competition.

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5 h. ago Katie Price 'will no longer be gaslighted' after Peter Andre's bombshell statement

Katie Price's spokesperson has responded after the reality TV star's ex-husband Peter Andre issued a statement criticising her and accusing her of making "repeated lies".

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5 h. ago Teens arrested after boy, 17, horrifically injured in Wigan machete attack

The incident happened at around 5:30pm on Wednesday on a street in Wigan and left the young victim 'bleeding heavily' with potentially life-changing injuries to his hand

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5 h. ago Mother's distress as daughter, 15, found murdered 'by man, 67,' who then killed himself

Kyelonna Meya Smiley, 15, was discovered fatally shot in the head in a senior community in Phoenix and Nohe Prado Morelia, 67, took his own life four days later.

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6 h. ago The 'silent dog killer' that lies dormant with almost no signs

Within hours, days or weeks, the outcome would likely have been devastating without life-saving surgery - and the dog's owner had no idea

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6 h. ago Emmerdale's Charity Dingle star teases 'amazing' scenes as surrogacy plot 'implodes'

Emmerdale's Charity Dingle actress Emma Atkins has shared all about the chaotic scenes ahead on the ITV soap after her character's latest lie amid a surrogacy storyline

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6 h. ago Champion female bodybuilder dies aged 37 as death 'unexpected but peaceful'

The death is one of several to have stunned the body-building world in recent months, and fans and competitors are urging for more to be done to protect athletes' physical and mental health

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6 h. ago Salford Red Devils chief quits club alleging ownership 'suggested she sleep with individual from RFL'

It has sparked an investigation.

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