Iraqi protesters torch Swedish embassy in Baghdad
Protesters set fire to Sweden's embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad early Thursday, an AFP journalist said, ahead of a planned burning...
2023-07-20 10:59
French daredevil dies after falling from a Hong Kong skyscraper
A daredevil has died after falling from the 68th floor of a Hong Kong skyscraper. Frenchman Remi Lucidi was known for climbing tall structures around the world. The 30-year-old reportedly lost his life after getting trapped outside a penthouse at the Tregunter Tower complex. Investigators stated that Lucidi had told security staff that he was visiting a friend on the 40th floor of the building. However, he then made his way to the top floor. The South China Morning Post reports that he then got trapped outside and knocked on the window at around 7.30pm. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter A maid inside the building was startled by the commotion and the police were called. However, Lucidi lost his footing and died instantly from the fall. Lucidi’s camera was recovered by police at the scene and contained videos of extreme sports. An official statement and the cause of the stuntman’s death are yet to be revealed by the Hong Kong police. Lucidi started climbing skyscrapers in 2016 and he recently posted a photograph of the Hong Kong skyline on his Instagram profile. His social media shows that he had previously attempted stunts in various parts of the world, such as Bulgaria, Portugal, France, Ukraine and Dubai. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-31 16:15
Turkish Cypriots attack UN peacekeepers trying to halt road work inside divided Cyprus' buffer zone
Angry Turkish Cypriots have punched and kicked a group of international peacekeepers who obstructed crews working on a road that would encroach on a U.N.-controlled buffer zone in ethnically divided Cyprus
2023-08-18 22:15
Rahul Gandhi: Supreme Court to rule on Congress leader's political future
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2023-07-21 12:47
Father, aunt helped indicted US Representative George Santos post bail
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2023-06-23 00:51
Who all are part of JoJo Siwa's chosen family? 'Dance Moms' alum completes shooting for 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 2
'Special Forces brought us together just a few months ago and I am grateful for these two and for the rest of the chosen family,' said JoJo Siwa
2023-08-26 08:52
Russia's Shoigu accuses West of seeking to expand Ukraine war to Asia-Pacific
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2023-10-30 15:19
Parties running in Poland's election hold final campaign rallies as polls suggest a close race
Party leaders competing in Poland's parliamentary election on Sunday have called on voters to give them winning support
2023-10-14 03:49
Five Major Banks Colluded on UK Bonds, Antitrust Agency Says
A group of five major banks unlawfully exchanged sensitive information on UK bonds, the British antitrust agency said.
2023-05-24 15:20
Adin Ross offers to 'cover legal fees' amid allegations of N3on's girlfriend Sam Frank assaulting fan, Internet says 'she should be in jail'
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2023-11-18 13:57
Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit
Disney says Walt Disney World’s governing district made up of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees is dragging its feet in providing requested documents to the company in a lawsuit over who has design and construction powers over Disney’s sprawling theme park resort in central Florida
2023-10-28 04:23
Scent of luxury: India's jasmine infuses global perfume
Heady scents fill the air as skilled pickers in India pluck white jasmine before the still fresh buds are rushed for processing into a...
2023-08-15 14:55
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