32 h. ago Car factory worker first person to be killed by a robot in horror death

The victim was 25-years-old when he became the first person in the world to be killed by a robot - and his death led to a huge lawsuit against the manufacturer of the machine

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52 h. ago Polish killer driver who blamed fatal lorry crash on coughing fit when he was driving on wrong side of the road is caught out by his own dashcam

Mariusz Korkosz, 46, was driving his lorry across Britain from Poland when he smashed head-on into fellow truck driver Gary Rees in Newport, south Wales.

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56 h. ago Horror accident with a toothpick led to famous author's agonising death

The US writer, who penned more than a dozen novels and short story collections, was a huge literary figure but his life and death were both equally dramatic

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3 d. ago Killer caught on CCTV knifing man to death after they hugged jailed for 18 years

William Lewis murdered William Copeland, 36, and attempted to kill his father Thomas, 59, in October last year.

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3 d. ago Emotional moment Aussie facing the death penalty after he was accused of smuggling cocaine into Bali hugs his family outside court

Lamar Aaron Ahchee, 43, gave his testimony in Denpasar District Court on Tuesday.

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4 d. ago Teen Tristyn Bailey's heartbreaking Mother's Day plans before she was stabbed 114 times

Tristyn Bailey, 13, was planning to make her mum a special Mother's Day breakfast on the day she was reported missing - and her killer was caught out by a Snapchat selfie

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5 d. ago Jack Osbourne 'signs up to I'm A Celebrity just months after dad Ozzy's death'

Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne is eyeing up a huge TV show just months after the death of his Black Sabbath icon dad with the full support of his family, according to reports

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8 d. ago Police statement over death of jockey Tommie Jakes as tributes paid to 'huge talent'

Silences are being held at racecourses and jockeys will wear black armbands as a mark of respect to the much-loved apprentice rider

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8 d. ago Legendary TV and theatre star looks completely unrecognisable with huge greying beard as he attends The Death of Bunny Munro premiere

A legendary TV and theatre star looked completely unrecognisable as he attended the London premiere of The Death of Bunny Munro at The Royal Festival Hall on Thursday. 

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9 d. ago ‘Bats out for Benny’: Teenager killed by cricket ball honoured with #batsoutforben campaign

17-year-old not wearing neck guard when fatally hit in practice netsCricket officials say priority is Ben Austin’s family and boy who threw ballAustralia’s cricket community have begun to put their bats out in a gesture to remember teenage cricketer Ben Austin after he was killed by a ball hitting his neck in a practice session, in an incident in Melbourne on Tuesday described as similar to the death of former Test player Phillip Hughes in 2014.The 17-year-old was wearing a helmet but not a neck guard, and while the incident is likely to trigger calls to make such protection mandatory at the community level – as it already is among elite players – cricket officials said the priority must be around supporting Austin’s family and the boy who threw the ball with a training tool known as a sidearm or “wanger”. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ‘Bats out for Benny’: teenager killed by cricket ball honoured amid debate over neck guards

Ben Austin not wearing neck guard when struck in netsOfficials say priority is family and boy who threw ballAustralia’s cricket community have begun to put their bats out in a gesture to remember teenage cricketer Ben Austin after he was killed by a ball hitting his neck in a practice session, in an incident in Melbourne on Tuesday described as similar to the death of former Test player Phillip Hughes in 2014.The 17-year-old was wearing a helmet but not a neck guard, and while the incident is likely to trigger calls to make such protection mandatory at the community level – as it already is among elite players – cricket officials said the priority must be around supporting Austin’s family and the boy who threw the ball with a training tool known as a sidearm or “wanger”. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Teenage cricketer killed by ball remembered as ‘classic Australian child’ amid debate over neck guards

17-year-old not wearing neck guard when fatally hit in practice netsCricket officials say priority is Ben Austin’s family and boy who threw ballTeenage cricketer Ben Austin has been remembered as a “classic Australian child” and “a very bright light that has been dimmed” after he was killed by a ball hitting his neck in a practice session, in an incident in Melbourne on Tuesday described as similar to the death of former Test player Phillip Hughes in 2014.The 17-year-old was wearing a helmet but not a neck guard, and while the incident is likely to trigger calls to make such protection mandatory at the community level – as it already is among elite players – cricket officials said the priority must be around supporting Austin’s family and the boy who threw the ball with a training tool known as a sidearm or “wanger”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Boy, 9, stabs mum to death after she asked for 'one last hug' following row

Caline Arruda dos Santos, 37, was stabbed to death by her nine-year-old son after she asked him for 'one last hug' following an argument about his behaviour, according to police

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1 week ago Who was The Monster of Florence? True story behind Netflix's gruesome serial killer series

True crime fans are hooked on the new Netflix series 'The Monster of Florence', but many are wondering if the serial killer was ever caught. Here's all you need to know about the investigation

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2 w. ago Grey's Anatomy season 22 welcomes back huge star after major character's death

Grey's Anatomy season 22 episode 4 will see a familiar character return to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

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2 w. ago Killer executed with controversial nitrogen gas uses final words to call for change to justice system

Anthony Boyd, 54, was sentenced to death for his role in killing Gregory Huguley in Talladega County

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2 w. ago Man executed with controversial nitrogen gas calls for change to system with last words

Anthony Boyd, 54, was sentenced to death for his role in killing Gregory Huguley in Talladega County

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2 w. ago George Baldock leaves huge fortune to baby son after drowning in pool at Greek home

George Baldock has left his £4million fortune to his son, Brody, following his death last year with his fiancee managing the huge source of funds until his child turns 18

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2 w. ago Love Island's Chris Hughes breaks down as he says Liam Payne's death 'hit me hard'

Reality star Chris Hughes has revealed how the late Liam Payne reached out to him after watching him go through his own struggles with fame

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2 w. ago Laura Woods' life now after 'death threats' and damning split comment as she earns huge sum

Laura Woods is one of the most recognisable faces in sports broadcasting. Here is a closer look at her life away from the TV cameras

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