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The latest arrest of an alleged serial killer in northwestern Gansu province has rekindled memories of other horrific murderers in China, many of which also involved robbery and rape. A young woman in China claims she was tricked into taking a job at a cosmetic surgery company, only for her employer to pressure her into getting a nose job and incurring 25,000 yuan (US$3,500) in debt. The woman, surnamed Chen, accepted a position as a receptionist with the company on November 21, with her salary being 4,100 (US$560) per month. During the interview, the hiring staff asked questions about her interest in cosmetic surgery, which Chen initially thought were routine because “it’s a cosmetic surgery company, so those questions didn’t seem strange.” However, after signing the employment contract, two employees consistently pressured Chen into getting a cosmetic procedure, suggesting it would boost her career prospects. Chen would try to push back by pointing out that she had not yet graduated...

The three siblings who were burnt to death in a fire that engulfed some shops at the Mechanic village, Oke-Afa, Isolo area of Lagos State last Thursday, would have escaped death, had their mother granted their wish, Vanguard reports. DAILY POST reports that the fire incident was suspected to have been triggered by a head-on collision between a LT 27 bus being chased by a team of policemen, and a 14-seater stationary commercial bus. Report equally has it that a team of policemen, allegedly from Ejigbo Division, were chasing the LT 27 bus loaded with petroleum product. The children – Christiana, Feranmi and Pelumi, had begged their mother to take them with her, when she was leaving at about 10 p.m on the said day, but she refused promising the children that she would be back by 11.30 p.m. A woman, who claimed to have been with the children’s mother before she left them, said 6–year-old Pelumi begged his mother not to lock them inside the shop. Their mother was said to have bought them b...

On March 3, Russian forces took hold of Yahidne, a small village outside of Chernihiv, Ukraine, and held the villagers captive in a school basement for 25 harrowing days. Ukrainian survivors believe at least 20 people died during the month-long Russian occupation, including 11 elderly villagers who passed away while inside the basement. No official death toll has been released by Ukrainian officials. Surviving off limited food and forced to go to the bathroom in buckets, men, women and children huddled together — four people per square meter — as Russian forces ransacked and destroyed their homes. Adults slept sitting up, while mothers used their bodies as makeshift beds for their children. The youngest Ukrainian held captive was just 2 months old. To keep track of time, villagers etched the passing days into one of the basement walls. TODAY Parents spoke, through a translator, to three Ukrainian women who were held captive by Russian troops in Yahidne and described, in detail, the co...

Throughout the course of history, oppressive leaders have regrettably outnumbered those who govern benevolently. To compile a list of 34 of the cruelest dictators of all time, 24/7 Tempo reviewed dozens of historical sources such as History.com and Britannica. This compilation covers millennia, ranging from historical despots like Phalaris of Acragas to contemporary dictators like Hitler and Stalin. While the majority are male, a handful of women, including China’s Wu Zetian, are featured for ruthlessly eliminating rivals. Regrettably, our compilation suggests that leaders have not become nicer over time. A significant portion of the entries, precisely half, originates from the 20th century, featuring some of the most infamous figures in history. Tragically, this era could be labeled as a century marked by mass murder, with the names of Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Mao Zedong etched in blood on the pages of history.  (These are the most famous female rulers in history

Archaeologists said the statues look like those used in the Nativity scene But the figurines were to worship a cult goddess in ancient rituals  Archaeologists have unearthed nativity-like scene statues in the ancient ruins of the Roman pagan city of Pompeii. Approximately 13 figurines were found in what was once a home, and while the terracotta pieces mirror a Christian scene, they were used in an ancient cult ritual. The miniature clay sculptures are about five inches high and found upright on a horizontal plane, probably a shelf that once hung inside the home. Researchers determined the artifacts were to pay homage to the cult goddess Cybele, known for being the mother of the gods, and Attis, a mortal she fell in love with. Some statues were human figures, while others included a chicken head and a pine cone.  Two thousand years ago, Pompeii, which lies 14 miles southeast of Naples, was a buzzing city with some 15,000 residents before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroye...

The Chincha tribe lived high in the Andes mountains in South America. When Spanish explorers came upon the tribe in the 1500s, they were intrigued by the robes the Chincha wore, which had been crafted from the skins of small furry animals found only high up in the mountains of Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Argentina. The Spaniards named the animals, who were slightly larger than chipmunks, “chinchillas” — or little Chinchas. They quickly realized the potential value of their pelts, which became highly desired once garments made from chinchillas were introduced into European high society. Unfortunately for the chinchillas, it took as many as 150 of them to fashion a coat. As the demand for the expensive fur increased, the supply of animals began to be depleted. By the late 1800s, the animals hovered on the brink of extinction. Chile, Peru and Bolivia finally signed a treaty banning the trapping of chinchillas and the exporting of their pelts in 1910. But by then, the cute little rodents had...

Byram, NJ. Recent renovations of a section of  Route 80 westbound have uncovered the remains of what archeologists believe to be the first solid evidence of the legendary “four breasted woman” spoken of in Lenni Lenape folklore. Dr. Kevin Spitzkiel, adjunct professor of archeology at the nearby Centenary College stated “This is the breakthrough we’ve been looking for all these years. Ever since I was a boy growing up in Warren County I heard tales of a clan of four breasted women.  Even the men had four nipples.” Road crews were digging up part of the highway when they found several human bones.  They called local State Troopers immediately.  Once the Troopers recognized this was not a fresh crime scene, they called for Dr Spitzkiel.  He is known in the area as the “Skeleton Guy” His interest in the human skeleton is massive. He can  often be seen driving around town with a lifesize skeleton replica in the passenger seat of his car. “The interesting part o...

At least six Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists were reportedly killed in the Banki area of Borno State during a recent operation by Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) troops. A popular security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, confirmed this in Maiduguri on Friday, stating that the terrorists were killed by the Special Forces in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force on Thursday, June 22, 2023, in an ambush near along Bula Yobe and Darajamal road, in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Makama, the terrorists were Improvised Explosive Device(IED) planters who usually sneak onto the road to attack the people. One Spoon On An Empty Stomach, Fat Burns Within A Week! Black Latte Three Signs Of An Approaching Stroke. Read More Vascular Health Diabetes Isn't From Sweet Food! Meet The Main Enemy Of Diabetes GlucoPro At least six Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists were reportedly killed in the Banki area of Borno ...

A wife who was caught cheating has done the unthinkable after she poured petrol on her husband and children before setting them ablaze. A Malawian Revenue Officer MRA was nearly burnt to death and is now battling for his life after his wife poured petrol on him and set him and his kids on fire. According to Zambezi Reporters, the man was on a night shift (22hrs-06hrs) but suddenly felt unwell and knocked off early by going home. When he got to his house, he found a strange car parked in his yard and his little investigations quickly revealed the wife was with another man.   The shocked wife who didn't know that the husband would come back by that time of the day, begged for mercy and pleaded with the husband to forgive her. But the husband told the cheating wife to leave his house peacefully. The wife however requested to be allowed to leave in the morning as it would be dangerous to leave in the night, she begged. The husband allowed her to stay the night in the house and slept i...

Maxwell Chiwaya, 36, from Unyolo Village TA Chikumbu, Mulanje, Malawi is currently being treated for burns from his knees to his penis and stomach after his 33-year-old wife poured hot water on him as revenge for cheating on her. The incident occurred when a business person came to Chiwaya's house in Area 49 to collect cash for items Chiwaya's husband got some time back. She handed herself to the police on Tuesday, March 29. Kanengo Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, Const. Salome Chibwana, confirmed the arrest of one, Juliet Chiwaya, from Malambima Village, TA Kaphuka Dedza. Police said they have charged her with an offence of Act Intended to Cause Grievous Harm which attracts a maximum penalty of 7 years Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL). Juliet was not home but met the business person on the way who told her that Mr. Chiwaya, Juliet's husband, was seeing another woman whom he bought the items for. This angered Juliet who went straight home and boiled some water ...

A Primary school teacher, Mallam Aliyu Ibrahim from Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State has had hot water poured on his body by his wife, targeting his private part. The teacher who was rushed to the hospital spoke with newsmen on his hospital bed Writhing in pains , he said “Since the time I told her about my plan to marry another wife, I did not see any change of attitude from her and we had been living together “Last night after I returned home, I bought some meat for them. I met her boiling the water, but I had no idea she was going to use it for me.” The incident was later reported to police in the area .

Parents of the five-year-old migrant child, who was raped and murdered in Aluva early this year, have called for capital punishment for the accused. Their plea comes just hours before the Additional District Sessions Court for trying atrocities against women and children in Ernakulam in set to pronounce the sentence against the accused Asafak Alam, 29, of Bihar here on Tuesday. The father of the victim, also from Bihar, said that he had full faith in the Kerala government. “He should be hanged. He had no right to live. If let outside, another child will have to face the same fate as my daughter. People like him will not change. He is a demon in the form of a human,” he said. Expressing the same sentiments, the mother of the victim said that the accused has no right to live after taking her daughter’s life. Judge K. Soman is set to pronounce the sentence at 11 a.m. The judge in a verdict passed last week had found the accused guilty of 16 charges under the IPC, Protection of Children f...

Chanelle went missing from her home in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in August while her mother went to the shops. Her bloodied body was found in a public toilet the next day A mother has appeared in court in South Africa accused of hacking off a man’s penis after he was suspected of raping and killing her five-year-old daughter. Veronique Makwena, 23, is charged with attempted murder alongside sister-in-law Noxolo Maneli and family friend Siyabonga Pakade for attacking a man after the body her daughter Chantelle was found in a public toilet. Lawyer Fundile Matoto, who agreed to represent the women without fee after the case drew national attention, does not deny the attack took place but said the charges should be reduced. Her bloodied body was eventually discovered slumped over in a public toilet the following day by Makwena’s husband, and a police investigation launched. A man in his early 20s who was known to the family was taken for DNA testing, but police said they could not arr...

A 35-year-old man, simply identified as “Yellow,” has been apprehended in Ibere, Abia State, for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl inside a room. The suspect, who was brutally beaten by an angry mob that caught him in the act, confessed to having sexual contact with the innocent child, stating that he lured the girl with groundnuts. “Yellow,” who begged the angry villagers for forgiveness, claimed that he was misled by the “Devil” to commit this heinous act, citing that the chilling weather from the rain had heightened his desires. According to the suspect, he was sitting with some friends, eating groundnuts, when he later entered the building to retrieve something. by TaboolaSponsored LinksYou May Like Easy Play, Easy Win. Play The Instant Games Online At MSport, Win Big Prizes Now. MSport Online Betting He alleged that upon entering the building, he saw the girl and offered her some groundnut seeds, after which she followed him inside, where he assaulted her. The suspect further cl...

Seventeen suspected armed robbers, motorcycle thieves and three vandals have been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command in different operations across the state.   Spokesperson of the command, ASP Abubakar Isah, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, said two locally made guns, eleven motorcycles, phones, vandalized wires and the sum of N303,000.00, were recovered from the suspects.   “The Jigawa State Police Command in its relentless efforts towards fighting crimes and criminalities in the state particularly motor vehicles and motorcycle thefts, the command recorded tremendous achievements in Dutse, Kazaure, Maigatari, Gwiwa, Malam Madori, Kiyawa, Birniwa, Garki, and Kaugama Divisions,” the statement read.   "On 20/11/2023 at about 1700hrs one Najib Muhammad ‘m’ of mobile base quarters reported at Dutse Police Station that, he parked his Lifan Ladies motorcycle in front of his house, unfortunately when he came out, the said motorcycle w...

A yet to be identified man, suspected to be a cable thief has been electrocuted to death in Ogun state. The man was found lifeless on the ground, close to a 33KV feeder at Ashipa village on the Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway. Speaking on the incident Thursday, the regional head, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Abdulrazaq Jimoh, stated that its officials had noticed a missing phase on Mowe 33KV feeder and following this, a team was asked to trace the line for possible repair.  During their search of the fault, the officials discovered a blue phase wire cut at Ashipa village. “On moving closer to the spot, the dead body of the vandal was discovered on the ground at the exact spot where the blue wire was cut. It was suspected that the victim got electrocuted on the second attempt to cut the blue phase HT conductor,” Jimoh said. The IBEDC boss added that the matter has been reported at Owode Egba Divisional Police Station.  “During their investigation, the police f...

Troops of Sector 1 Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III in conjunction with other security agencies following a credible intelligence report has on Wednesday December 13, 2023 apprehended a Commander of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and it’s armed affiliate the Eastern Security Network (ESN) one Mr Uchechukwu Akpa and three others at their hideout at Christ the King Catholic Church Ameta Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The arrest was made possible during a raid operation of their hideout while holding a meeting to take over the leadership of IPOB/ESN Auto Pilot Command Enugu State Chapter from apprehended former Commander *Chocho* and also planning to carry out attacks on own troops. During the raid, Mr Uchechukwu Akpa sustained a gunshot wound while trying to escape. Others arrested are; Udoka Anthony Ude, Ikechukwu Ulanta, and Ezennaya Udeigewere. While quantity 4 of live cartridge were recovered. It could be recalled that Mr Uchechukwu Akpa was the Seco...

A woman on Friday killed her husband along with his friend after setting both of them on fire in Punjab’s Pakpattan district. According to police, the woman initially served an intoxicant to her husband and his friend which made them unconscious. “She then along with a male accomplice set both of them on fire,” they said, adding that the husband died in the horrific act while another man shifted to a hospital with severe burn injuries. The police said that they had registered a case against the accused and launched a search operation to arrest them. In a somewhat similar case on September 14, a woman was arrested from Manghopir area of Karachi for allegedly killing her husband over divorce issue. My husband used to give me divorce threats and was involved in selling drugs,” said Bakht Begum, who is a mother of three children, while justifying the murder. She further said that her husband brought a weapon to kill her but she saw him hiding it and later used it to kill him. The police s...

Despite the repeated intervention of international organisations, the death penalty is being handed down in courts in countries across the world, on a daily basis. Having faced the death sentence on several occasions, Tintin has direct experience of this dreadful punishment. Let us take a look at the origins, history and modern-day use of this brutal punitive measure. Brought back into use in the United States in 1977, today capital punishment is common In the year 2007 alone, some 1252 executions were recorded in 24 countries, and at least 3347 people were condemned to death in 51 countries. This figure is likely to be inaccurate as it does not take into account the many executions which take place outside of the public eye. The whole world seems to be implicated: the death penalty is not only a state-controlled punishment but is also practised by terrorists. Sometimes these executions are highly publicised such as the televised 'death sentence' (murder) of journalist Daniel ...

1 Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is when the state kills someone for making a big oopsie in their eyes. Crimes that are punishable by death are known as capital crimes or capital offences, and they commonly include offences such as murder, mass murder, terrorism, treason, espionage, offenses against the State, such as attempting to overthrow government, piracy, drug trafficking, war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, but may include a wide range of offences depending on a country. This is a list of methods that were historically used to execute people, some of which are still used to this day. This list is supposed to be in alphabetical order. You can help this list by expanding it! 2 Beheading Use: Literally almost everyone in history; Saudi Arabia (still used regularly), China, India, Japan, Celts, Nordic countries, Iraq, Congo, Korea, Germany, and France Gist: Victim's head is cut off About: Decapitation is perhaps one of the most common histori...

This essay examines Ilia Repin's sustained engagement with European Orientalist painting and its impact on his oeuvre. Through close readings of three of his major works, Sadko in the Underwater Kingdom (1876), Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan (1885), and Zaporozhian Cossacks Writing a Letter to the Turkish Sultan (1880–91), it argues that Repin deployed Eastern motifs in order to unsettle entrenched East/West and self/other binaries that were prevalent in the Russian imperial context. A celebrated figure of the Russian national school, Repin was born and raised in Ukraine, and frequently turned to Ukrainian themes and subjects in his art. Considering Russia's turbulent political atmosphere in the 1880s and 1890s, and the evolving separation of Ukrainian and Russian imperial identities during this time, this essay posits that Repin harnessed the Orientalist idiom as a means to critique the Russian state, and to articulate an anti-imperial and anti-autocratic position. Detail...