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In Brief

Adolf Hitler wins local election in Namibia

And other stories from the stranger side of life

4 Dec 2020

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In Depth

Why everyone’s talking about Kaitlin Bennett

Right-wing US social media activist sparks protests at university campus

19 Feb 2020

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In Brief

Scientists discover new variety of black hole

Astronomers had previously missed entire class of dead star

1 Nov 2019

Law enforcement officials are seen outside of a parking garage on the campus of Ohio State University as they respond to an active attack in Columbus, Ohio, on November 28, 2016.Eight people

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In Brief

Eleven rushed to hospital after Ohio campus attack

Ohio State University student shot by police after driving into pedestrians and stabbing passers-by

29 Nov 2016

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In Brief

Toddlers crash car en route to Grandma's house

Children escape without injury, but cause thousands of pounds of damage - and other tall tales

5 Sep 2016

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In Brief

Firefighters rescue man from washing machine

Emergency workers cut through appliance using power tools – and other tall tales

1 Jun 2016

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In Brief

Gorilla zoo shooting: Calls to prosecute parents

Ohio authorities to decide whether to press charges after young boy climbed into animal's enclosure

31 May 2016

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In Brief

Paralysed man plays Guitar Hero using mind control

Computer chip implant allows quadriplegic to move his hand and fingers for first time in six years

14 Apr 2016

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In Brief

Police officer charged with murder in Samuel Dubose shooting

Body cam footage shows Ray Tensing shooting unarmed black man during Ohio traffic stop

30 Jul 2015

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Madeleine McCann: Scotland Yard look for leads

Suspects include Brit cleaners who worked near holiday complex where toddler went missing

21 May 2013

Ohio

Adolf Hitler wins local election in Namibia

Why everyone’s talking about Kaitlin Bennett

Scientists discover new variety of black hole

Eleven rushed to hospital after Ohio campus attack

Toddlers crash car en route to Grandma's house

Firefighters rescue man from washing machine

Gorilla zoo shooting: Calls to prosecute parents

Enjoy a different view

Paralysed man plays Guitar Hero using mind control

Police officer charged with murder in Samuel Dubose shooting

Madeleine McCann: Scotland Yard look for leads

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