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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Iconic Nollywood actor Aki known for his delusions welcomes a baby boy seven years after the birth of his first child as he shared the good news on his Instagram account. “The birth of a child is the beginning of a new life”, they say. The actor invited everyone to …

Two children are in a critical condition after being thrown out of the window of their fifth-floor apartment by their father in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, France. According to reports, the children’s father later committed suicide. The father died on the spot, while the children were transported in absolute …

Three people have been killed including an aged couple at the Ikpele community in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The incident happened when gunmen stormed the community, reports said. “Several people were injured during the invasion, as residents of the area could not ascertain those behind …