Shakira will be performing at the opening ceremony of the Copa America 2024, as she is now devoting herself fully to her musical career following her separation from Gerard Piqué. The star of the opening ceremony of the Copa America 2024 final has officially been announced: Colombian pop star and …
Read More »Man arrested with more than 100 live snakes in his pockets
A man was arrested in China with more than 100 live snakes in his pants pockets that he was trying to smuggle into the country, authorities said. “During an inspection, customs officers found six bags (…) sealed with adhesive tape in the trouser pockets of this person,” Chinese Customs said …
Read More »12 students die in minibus accident
Twelve South African students and their minibus driver died in a road accident on Wednesday morning, Gauteng provincial authorities announced. “The minibus carrying pupils from Kokosi-Wedela Primary School, in the local municipality of Merafong, was rear-ended by a pickup truck, causing it to overturn and burst into flames, also injuring …
Read More »At least six deaths in 72 hours in Japan due to extreme heat
Six people have died of sunstroke in Tokyo in recent days as Japan suffers a rare heat wave in the middle of the rainy season, media reported. Over the weekend, the Shizuoka department (central) was the first in Japan to see the mercury reach 40°C this year, far exceeding the …
Read More »Two-year-old boy shoots himself in the head
A two-year-old boy lost his life after accidentally shooting himself in the head in a Walmart parking in Georgia, while his parents were buying fireworks. The incident happened while he was left alone in the family car. His parents rushed to the car to discover their son with a serious …
Read More »Spanish tourist trampled to death by elephants in South Africa
A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by elephants after getting out of his car to take photos in a South African park near Johannesburg, authorities announced on Tuesday. The 43-year-old man was attacked on Sunday morning in the Pilanesberg National Park, which is very busy because its approximately 50,000 …
Read More »Man bites snake to death in India
A 35-year-old railway worker bit a snake that had attacked him, resulting in the snake’s death in Bihar, India. The man was working in a forested region near the city of Nawada in Bihar, India when the incident occurred on Tuesday evening. The reptile suddenly attacked him when he went …
Read More »Falling tree kills four in Edoo market
Four people were confirmed dead when trees fell after a thunderstorm hit the popular Jattu market in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo, Nigeria. The Chairman of the council, Marvellous Zibiri, confirmed the death of the persons while speaking to journalists at the market. He said, “Between 8:am and 9:am …
Read More »Boeing plane loses tire on takeoff in Los Angeles
A Boeing plane lost a tire during takeoff at Los Angeles airport this Monday, July 8, a new embarrassing episode for the American aircraft manufacturer which is accumulating setbacks and technical failures. The American company United Airlines, which operated the aircraft, confirmed this incident in a press release. “The wheel …
Read More »At least 14 dead in floods and landslides in Nepal
Torrential rains, causing flash floods and landslides, have killed at least 14 people in Nepal and nine people are missing, police announced on Sunday (July 7). Floods in neighboring India, as well as Bangladesh, also caused widespread damage and affected millions of people. “The police are working with other agencies …
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