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...Full StoryFresh evidence all but confirms Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, might just be the next Supreme Leader of North Korea. Is the country's long standing patriarchal line of power seemingly making a shift towards dynastic socialism through a potentially feminist lens?
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...Full StoryIn the last 24 hours, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reported a grim toll of at least 241 people killed. This means a total of 20,915 Palestinians have lost their lives over a span of more than 11 weeks of war with Israel.
...Full StoryThe Christmas Eve killings in the Nigerian central Plateau state marked a brutal episode of violence that has become disturbingly common in the region. The attacks, orchestrated by suspected nomadic herders, resulted in the deaths of at least 140 people and left a trail of destruction through 15 villages.
...Full StoryThe One Piece fandom is currently setting sail on the high seas of speculation, fueled by rumours surrounding Nico Robin's potential casting in Netflix's second season of the live-action adaptation. The series has been hailed for its spot-on casting choices, which have played a significant role in the show's massive success.
...Full StoryWe've got a new addition to the list of apocalyptic-sounding diseases – a "zombie deer disease" that has been infecting hundreds of animals in the US, with a growing possibility it might make the jump to humans.
...Full StoryThe ill-fated vessel of this maritime disaster was none other than the Novocherkassk, a ship that had seen better days since its 1987 debut and had a displacement of 2,800 tons.
...Full StoryFollowing the IPC's recent safety alert on the commonly-prescribed Meftal, a recent study suggests that CBD-infused tampons show promise in effectively treating severe menstrual cramps and associated pain, with “statistically significant pain reduction”.
...Full StoryThe latest episode of Jujutsu Kaisen has thrust Mei Mei into the spotlight as one of the most detestable characters in the series, sparking widespread controversy and discomfort among fans.
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