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From rural Ireland to rock legend: The life of a generation-defining voice

She began singing at just five years old, and by her early teens, she was already writing her own songs. But behind the scenes, her life was far from easy — and the way it ...

Holocaust survivor and 10-year-old girl among identified victims in Bondi Beach “bloodbath”

A 10-year-old girl and an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor were among the 15 victims killed after gunfire ripped through a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, turning the festive gathering into a bloodbath. Two gunmen opened fire ...

Matilda actor has different career 30 years later

Matilda is one of those movies that people of all ages have watched and loved. Even today, a lot of people watch or rewatch the movie, and it is considered a timeless classic. One of ...

Five jobs that might spare you from a WW3 draft as Putin warns Russia “ready” for war with Europe

With global tensions rising and world leaders warning of escalating conflict, fears of a military draft have returned to the forefront of public conversation. But, if World War III erupts and conscription is reinstated, certain ...

“Fit and healthy” mom diagnosed with cancer six months after giving birth – her concerning symptoms

Just six months after giving birth, a 29-year-old primary school teacher from Wales was forced to trade newborn cuddles for cancer treatment, as a potentially fatal diagnosis forced her through some of the “darkest days” ...

From childhood trauma to rock legend: How pain fueled a superstar’s rise

He grew up in a small Indiana town, yet somehow ended up becoming the world-famous frontman of one of rock history’s most iconic bands. The journey there is almost unbelievable — especially considering the world ...

This ’80s heartthrob is still active but he keeps his personal life very private

He is one of the greatest and most underrated actors of his generation, and indeed any generation. Off-screen, he keeps to himself, lives with strict discipline, avoids technology, and follows a life of quiet routines. ...

TV host slammed for misgendering Sam Smith multiple times on show

In 2019, Sam Smith announced they were ending their war with gender and embracing the pronouns they/them. Despite the bold public declaration, the “Man I Am” singer is still routinely misgendered, and referred to as ...

Toddler found trapped in a pipe after vanishing – 38 years later, this is ‘Baby Jessica’ now

Some of our readers may well remember the extraordinary story of Jessica McClure Morales. In 1987, aged just 18 months old, she vanished while playing with four other children in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, ...

Parents finally win battle to call baby ‘banned name’

The majority of us never need worry about it, but there are systems in places in most countries preventing parents from giving their children certain names. It makes perfect sense that such guardrails exist, of ...