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10 French inventions that had a significant impact on the development of technology and history
From culinary to technological advancements, France has been at the forefront of many of the world's most significant advances in recent history. This piece was published as a response to the terrorist assault that took place in Paris in November of 2015.
In the wake of a horrible a...
Accidental mushroom deaths in Australia, claims a chef
The Australian woman who prepared a beef Wellington with mushrooms, which resulted in the deaths of three family members and the critical condition of one, told police it was an accident.
Local media report that Erin Patterson, who is not facing prosecution, has provided police with a s...
Odisha Train Accident: Over 1000 Injured, Nearly 290 Dead, Restoration Work Underway.
Odisha Train Accident: The all-safety commissioner will conduct an impartial investigation, according to Railway Minister Vaishnaw, who has ordered a thorough high-level investigation.
A passenger train derailed and collided with another on Friday night in Balasore, Odisha, leaving at l...
Hoping for better times, Germany shuts down its nuclear power plants.
A law passed in 2002 mandated the eventual elimination of the emission-free power source, and the Fukushima accident in 2011 sealed the deal. Starting at 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Isar-2 nuclear facility near Munich will begin gradually reducing its power output by 10 MW/min. After 45 minute...
Tensions rise as a possible nuclear accident in Zaporizhzhia looms
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the "period of relative tranquillity" at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has come to an end.
The resumption of shelling at Europe's largest nuclear power plant over the weekend reignited fears of a nucle...
The Australian Simpson is injured
Alli Simpson: Australian born is a multi-talented host, singer, actress, dancer, model and business
Highlights:
- Just saved from a major accident, yet injured.
With 1.2 million followers on Instagram and followers on Twitter, 1 million likes on Fa...
A L-410 aircraft crashed in Russia, 16 people lost their lives
Highlights
- L-410 plane was carrying 22 people has crashed in Russia
- 16 people lost their lives and 6 of them are hospitalized
An aircraft carrying parachutists crashed in central Russia, on Sunday. The emergencies ministry said that ...
ITALY: 20-METER-DEEP SINKHOLE SWALLOWS CARS IN HOSPITAL PARKING LOT IN NAPLES
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- A big 20-meter-deep sinkhole have swallowed the cars in the parking of hospital in Italy
- The Central Energy Department have shared a video of the firefighters along with the sniffer dogs
A huge 50-meter-wide sinkhole have...
JAPAN NPA REPORTS DROP IN NUMBER OF TRAFFIC DEATHS IN 2020
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- Japan NPA reports drop in number of traffic deaths in 2020.
- The data showed a drop to a record low of 2,839 in 2020.
- In 2020, a total of 309,000 traffic deaths were confirmed.
- Tokyo reported the highest number ...
TESLA CRASH LEAVES MUCH TO ANSWER- CAR MALFUNCTION OR SIMPLY DRIVERS CARELESSNESS
- South Korean police are scrutinizing a Tesla crash that killed one person and injured two others last week, to see if malfunctions in the vehicle could have played a role.
- The Yongsan Police Station said Sunday that the vehicle has been take in custody of the National Forensic ...
SINDIKO DOKOLO, HUSBAND OF AFRICA'S WEALTHIEST WOMEN, DIES AT 48 IN DUBAI WHILE FREE-DIVING
HIGHLIGHTS
- Police in Dubai states they don't derive a problem in the demise of Sindika Dokolo, the spouse of Angolan rich person Isabel dos Santos, after his passing while free-plunging off the emirate
Dokolo, a 48-year-old Congolese crafts...
SINGAPORE BUS DRIVER SUSPENDED OVER EXIT LANE CLASH WITH MOTORCYCLE
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) said on Wednesday (Oct 28) it has suspended one of its transport drivers from the job after a crash with a motorcyclist at the State Courts
Traffic security measures in the area have additionally be...
PWC SAVES ALMOST 2,350 JOBS WITH NEW DEAL
HIGHLIGHTS
- PwC has overseen the sale of Nationwide Accident Repair Services and its subsidiaries.
- PwC was appointed for the company’s administration.
- Almost 2,350 jobs have been saved by the deal.
PwC has overseen th...
TRUCK HITS CYCLIST IN BRUSSELS PEDESTRIAN ZONE
HIGHLIGHTS
- A cyclist was injured in a collision when a truck illegally drove into the pedestrian zone of Brussels.
- Police is investigating the matter.
A 34-year old cyclist was severely injured in a collision when a truck illegally d...
BOAT PROPELLER KILLS BRITISH TOURIST IN GREECE
HIGHLIGHTS
- A 60-year-old British woman died while swimming in Greece due to an accident with boat propeller.
- The victim suffered serious injuries to her "lower extremities" after she was hit by a boat while swimming off.
- The incid...
SMALL PLANE CRASHES INTO GERMAN HOUSE
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- In Wesel, Germany, a small plane fell on an apartment building, causing fire.
- There were four casualties.
In the German state of North-Rhine Westphalia, a small aircraft crashed recently into a residential building. Three ...
JAPAN’S UBER EATS LABOUR UNION WANTS BETTER INJURY COMPENSATION
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- Japan’s Uber Eats labour union wants better injury compensation.
- About 40% of the workers were involved in at least 31 accidents.
- The workers were forced to take leave of one month with no compensation.
- ...
CHICAGO POLICE KILLS 2 AND INJURES 3 WHILE CAR-CHASING A SUSPECT
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- Chicago police chase a suspect of homicide and shootings
- In the chase, the police car killed two and injured three people
Chicago, the crime hub of the United States witnessed another police car chase of a criminal that ended killing two ...
CHEMICAL TANKER ACCIDENT AT PUNE, RESIDENTS REPORT BREATHING PROBLEM, EYE IRRITATION
Highlights
- The acid that leaked in the accident was reportedly acetic acid
- Residents of Bhusari Colony off Paud road and Chandani chowk reported breathing problem
A truck carrying acid leaked and spread along the road in Pune c...
MAN RUN OVER & KILLED BY BOEING ON AUSTIN RUNWAY
Highlights:
- According to the FAA, the killed man was not authorized to be on the runway
- The man was run over by a Boeing from Dallas
In a freak accident, a man was killed in the Austin airport runway today by a landing commercial jet. It was Southwes...