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Polish CEO admits ‘huge mistake’ after viral clip shows him taking hat from a child

Szczerek claimed he was “convinced” that tennis player Kamil Majchrzak had been "passing his hat in my direction..."

Piotr Szczerek recorded taking a hat being handed to a child.
 JUDAISM BEFORE swine?

Scientists succesfully transplant pig lung into human body for first time

Giant Egyptian locust found in Cornwall.

Saharan wind carries Egyptian locust to UK as concerns grow on potential agricultural plague

British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay walks on the paddock during the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.

Gordon Ramsay undergoes procedure after skin cancer diagnosis


Burkina Faso to criminalize same-sex relations, 'promotion' of 'LGBTQ practices'

Burkina Faso’s parliament approved a bill criminalizing same-sex relations with prison terms and fines, awaiting junta leader Ibrahim Traoré’s signature.

(Illustrative) Supporters of Burkina Faso's strongman Captain Ibrahim Traore wave Burkina Faso flags during a rally in support of Traore at Place de la Nation Ouagadougou on April 30, 2025.

Convicted German neo-Nazi to serve sentence in women’s prison after changing gender

The Self-Determination Act, which only came into force in November of last year, enabled Liebich to be placed in a prison aligning with their self-described gender identity

Maria-Svenja Liebich

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 forces closure of popular tourist beach

For humans with allergies or pre-existing conditions, the slug's sting can be deadly.

Venomous blue dragon sea slug.

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

An autonomous weapon has the built-in capability to select the suspected target and decide to execute the lethal action without human involvement.

 Canadian sailors walk by a drone in the Arctic

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

Born in the United States and raised in Canada, the Dubai-based Miss Palestine has been welcomed to the Miss Universe pageant.

Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine

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.

 WhatsApp