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Warning after 14-year-old dies during viral TikTok ‘One Chip Challenge’

The challenge involves eating what is said to be the hottest tortilla chip on the planet.

Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

McConnell's episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger.

More than 100 coups since 1950 - what’s going wrong in Africa?

Gabon's fall is the eighth coup in four years in Africa's 'coup belt'.

Alex Murdaugh seeks retrial, claims clerk swung jury against him

The clerk is accused of giving the jury business cards from reporters during the trial.

'Extremely dangerous': Manhunt for killer who escaped US prison continues

The killer has been spotted five times since he escaped on Thursday.

Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison for Capitol riot

Tarrio’s sentence is the longest so far among more than 1100 Capitol riot cases.

Watch: If Aussies reject their indigenous voice referendum

The fiercely fought campaign over the Voice - a landmark referendum in Australia on whether to have a constitutionally enshrined First Nations voice advising Parliament on indigenous issues - is on its final stretch before Voting Day on October 14. Video / Te Ao Maori News

Proto-zombie apocalypse: Grim find in 17th-century graveyard

NY Times: Archaeologists have discovered the first physical evidence of a child 'vampire'.

Indonesia responds after claim official attempted to bribe RNZ Pacific journalist

Allegation relates to the recent Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders’ meeting in Vanuatu.

China to its people: Spies are everywhere, help us catch them

New York Times: The line between vigilance and paranoia fades.

Opinion: Trump’s status as an anti-hero is making him unstoppable

FT: Trump's mugshot and inability to stick to a script are all part of the fascination.

Russia accused of 'provoking a crisis' after latest drone attack on port

Two people have been hospitalised following a long Russian drone barrage in Odesa.

Death under investigation at Burning Man as flooding strands thousands

The identity of the person or the suspected cause of death is still unknown.

Daughter of YouTuber breaks silence amid child abuse charges, calls for help

Shari Franke's crowdsourcing effort brought several disturbing clips to the forefront.

Burning Man a mudbath: Festivalgoers urged to shelter in place as flooding sweeps through

Attendees were urged to shelter as flooding swept through the area.

Japan’s synthesised singing sensation Hatsune Miku turns 16

Hatsune Miku is a singing voice software that comes with a virtual avatar.

‘Alien artefact’ that may be similar to ‘dino-killer fragment’

Harvard physicist criticised by peers for ‘over-hyped’ claims of interstellar spacecraft.

Billionaires want to build a new city in rural California

Billionaires release details about their plans for a new green city.