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Hulk Hogan’s death may have been caused by deadly mistake, wife says

The wrestling legend’s phrenic nerve was “compromised” during his most recent surgery.

Hulk Hogan pictured at a pro-Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, New York City, October 27, 2024; illustrative.
Venomous blue dragon sea slug.

Venomous blue dragon forces closure of popular tourist beach

 Canadian sailors walk by a drone in the Arctic

When machines kill: The dangerous responsibility gap in autonomous warfare - analysis

Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine

First ever Miss Palestine contestent to join Miss Universe condemns Israel's 'genocide'


Musician gets compliments on new album, quickly realizes AI stole her sound

The UK artist had been sent the link to the album by a fan after being complimented for the songs, but she told the BBC that she "didn't recognize it because I hadn't released a new album.”

Emily Portman poses for a photograph at Cecil Sharp House in London, Britain June 27, 2015.

London restaurant caught selling dog meat labeled as goat, court told

Health inspectors visited the restaurant where they took a sample of the meat and sent it for analysis, Bromley Magistrates' Court was told.

A vendor cuts dog meat for sale at his roadside stall in Duong Noi village, outside Hanoi (illustrative)

Jewish creator of Bojack Horseman discusses new Jew-centric series, facing antisemitim

Speaking on the state of antisemitism in the world now, he said, “It’s always a fraught time to be Jewish…"

Cast and crew from "BoJack Horseman" pose backstage with their award for Best Animated Series during the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., December 11, 2016.

Little Mix singer opens up about battles with anorexia

“I have a daily battle with myself not to go on Ozempic,” Jade Thirlwall said.

Jade Thirlwall attends the Ivor Novello Awards ceremony in London, Britain, May 22, 2025.

Messaging service WhatsApp discovers advanced cyberespionage campaign

In a statement, WhatsApp said that fewer than 200 users worldwide had potentially been impacted.

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Hard luck for smuggler trying to bring 30,000 Viagra pills through Ben-Gurion Airport

Moshe Levy, a resident of Kiryat Ata, was returning from a five day trip to India when customs inspectors discovered the Viagra in his luggage.

A passenger at Ben Gurion Airport was caught trying to smuggle 30,000 Viagra pills.

France returns royal skull of King Toera, two others to Madagascar

France has sought to confront its colonial past by returning artifacts and human remains from its museums to their countries of origin.

Malagasy officials hold boxes containing the three skulls during a ceremony to mark the return of three Sakalava skulls, those of two warriors and one believed to be that of slain Malagasy king Toera, taken by French troops during the colonisation of Madagascar in the late 19th century, at the Cultu

What to do when the hotel staff stop working? Antalya holidaymakers fume: No staff, no refund

“We were left without electricity, and the air conditioning has not been working since last night. We paid 2,500 euros,” said Aydın Akçalan, according to Hürriyet.

 (Illustrative) A rendering of the hotel to be opened in Regba, Israel.

10-year-old makes chess history after becoming youngest girl to defeat a grandmaster 

Bodhana Sivanandan had only been playing chess for five years when she won against 60-year-old Peter Wells in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championships in Liverpool

 An illustrative image of chess pieces.

Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades

CDC confirms the first human screwworm infection in decades after a Maryland case. Officials say the risk to the US public is very low.

The CDC confirmed the first US human screwworm infection in decades, treating a Maryland patient and stressing risk remains very low. (Illustrative)

Barbie screening canceled after Islamists issue threats while claiming film promotes homosexuality

The Oscar-winning box office hit has ignited a new culture war in France as prosecutors open an inquiry into the threats which halted the screening.

The installation 'Sheltered position' of German artist Sabine Reyer shows one hundred Barbie dolls dressed with burkas at the Ruhr-Biennale in Dortmund