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Serial killer who admits to killing seven foreign women and girls shocks Cyprus
Police have been accused of failing to properly investigate initial missing persons reports.
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May 5th 2019, 12:05 PM
'It was literally hanging off' - Irish striker Curtis details freak finger injury
The Portsmouth forward will miss the upcoming internationals in deeply unfortunate circumstances.
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Mar 18th 2019, 8:15 AM
Marine Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric tests for posting Islamic State atrocity photos on Twitter
Le Pen shared the gruesome images in 2015. Today, she tweeted copies of a court order telling her to undergo psychiatric evaluation.
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Sep 20th 2018, 3:23 PM
Spanish police arrest man who had 'macabre' tattoo of the date of his girlfriend's murder on his arm
The man is suspected of having used his girlfriend’s mobile phone after he killed her to update her Facebook and other social media profiles to try to throw off investigators.
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Nov 20th 2016, 7:53 PM
Look at the new decadent Halloween-themed milkshake at this Dublin café
One month only.
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Oct 9th 2016, 3:02 PM
Two Americans arrested after dismembered body found in Bangkok freezer
They were caught in possession of multiple passports, a cache of drugs and three guns.
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Sep 27th 2016, 11:50 AM
Elderly woman blows kisses to media as she is arrested on suspicion of murdering two men
Police found a sack containing the body without a head or limbs next to a pond.
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Jul 29th 2015, 6:17 PM
Rory MacDonald's face is seriously messed up after his epic UFC 189 rematch
The Canadian welterweight tweeted a graphic picture of his broken nose, while opponent Robbie Lawler had his lip ripped open in the bloody battle.
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Jul 13th 2015, 11:53 AM
David Meyler shows off his war wounds after suffering gruesome eye injury
The Ireland international needed stitches after being caught in the face by Laurent Koscielny’s boot.
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May 5th 2015, 12:50 PM
Young US couple found guilty of murdering woman found in a suitcase
The two have been given long jail terms by a court today for the ‘sadistic’ murder of the woman’s mother.
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Apr 21st 2015, 2:13 PM
Dead dog with brick tied to his neck is pulled from quay
The animal was found in Ballina.
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Mar 18th 2015, 4:19 PM
'Horrendous tackle' leaves Stephen Ireland needing 10 stitches in his leg
The Cork native was the victim of a wild challenge from Hull’s Maynor Figueroa.
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Mar 1st 2015, 11:20 AM
Cannibalism linked to murder of young woman at homeless hotel
Suspect Matthew Williams then dies after being Tasered by police.
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Nov 7th 2014, 10:20 AM
Porn actor pleads not guilty to killing and dismembering student
Luka Rocco Magnotta had fled to Europe after the killing, and was recognised in a Berlin internet café.
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Sep 29th 2014, 10:30 PM
Two British tourists murdered on Thai island after beach party
The two were found with head wounds in the popular resort of Koh Tao.
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Sep 15th 2014, 8:43 PM
Body parts found at recycling plant from same man, suspected human flesh also discovered
The search at the Thorntons recycling centre in Ballyfermot is continuing.
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Aug 3rd 2014, 12:49 PM
MLB pitcher stapled back together after taking ball to the head
Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds was unlucky enough to be hit full force by a line drive.
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Mar 22nd 2014, 9:41 AM
Rugby League bruiser given straight red for sickening, head-high tackle
Hep Cahill almost cleaned Brett Hodgson’s clocked with this cruel blow.
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Aug 16th 2013, 11:18 AM
Here's Your Look Away Now Pic Of The Day
UFC fighter Jon Jones suffered a broken toe last night. Don’t click through if you’re in any way squeamish.
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Apr 28th 2013, 2:41 PM
VIDEO: Giant crocodile head washes up on beach
It’s thought the huge animal may have been killed by an (even bigger?) shark.
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Jan 14th 2013, 9:42 AM