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December 30, 2024

Olivia Hussey, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ star, dies at 73

Hussey captivated audiences with her portrayal of Shakespeare’s tragic heroine, earning her a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year at 17.

Olivia Hussey
December 30, 2024

Azerbaijan blames Russia for plane crash, demands compensation

“First, the Russian side must apologise to Azerbaijan. Second, it must acknowledge its guilt. Third, those responsible must be punished,” said the president. 

Scene of crashed Azerbaijan Airlines
December 29, 2024

179 people presumed dead in Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea

“We are currently working to determine the exact cause and details of the situation,” an official of Jeju Air said.

South Korean plane crash
December 28, 2024

Pizza delivery worker arrested for stabbing pregnant woman over $2 tip in Florida

Ms Irizarry had paid $50 in cash but received limited change back from the delivery driver. 

Florida police
December 26, 2024

Dozens dead as Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan

The plane, operating as flight J2-8243, departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, at 03:55 GMT, heading to Grozny, Russia.

A crashed plane used to illustrate this story (Credit: CNN)
December 24, 2024

Protests erupt in Syria over burning of Christmas tree

While it was unclear whether they intended to extinguish the flames or fuel the fire, the arson attack has sparked outrage among Syria’s Christian community.

protesting Syrians
December 23, 2024

Famous computer scientist Zara Dar abandons PhD to join porn site OnlyFans

“I’ve been able to make over one million dollars. With that, I helped my family pay off our mortgage, bought myself a car…,” said Ms Dar.

Zara Dar
December 22, 2024
Sanwo-Olu and new police vehicles
December 22, 2024

Trump nominates Apprentice producer Mark Burnett as UK envoy

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated TV producer Mark Burnett as a special envoy to the United Kingdom.

Mark Burnett
December 21, 2024

FDA approves weight-loss drug, Zepbound, to treat sleep disorder

Zepbound is designed to be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)