Wedding tragedy as groom dies during first dance as ‘he clutches onto wife’s hand’

Ashraf Abu Hakam tragically died at his own wedding A wedding in Egypt ended in tragedy after the groom collapsed and died during his dance with the bride. Chilling footage shows Ashraf Abu Hakam celebrating getting married in Aswan Governorate...

Classics with added Yorkshire class: tributes to Tony Harrison

Ian McMillan: ‘Tony Harrison gave me linguistic strength’ Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer Poet, playwright and broadcaster As a young man in the 1980s I made my living going round libraries and community centres in South Yorkshire running...

EU survey shows consumer views on food safety

A survey by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revealed how much people are aware of and pay attention to food safety. EFSA conducts the survey every three years. This year it includes the 27 EU member states and seven EU candidate...

In footsteps of Turgut Cansever: Constructing an architectural style

Turgut Cansever was one of the rare architects in Türkiye who internalized the Muslim conception of existence and was able to reflect it in a natural flow within his architectural works. Through both his writings and the debates around his works,...

Big Brother's first ever winner Craig Phillips explains why he's left the UK

Cheeky chappy Craig Phillips has come a long way since winning the first ever series(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) He might have stepped into the Big Brother house as a 28-year-old builder from Liverpool, but in September 2000, Craig...

Big Brother's first ever winner Craig Phillips explains why he's quit the UK

He might have stepped into the Big Brother house as a 28-year-old builder from Liverpool, but in September 2000, Craig Phillips made television history as the now iconic reality show's very first winner. Capturing the nation's hearts with his...

Groom Reportedly Collapses and Dies Suddenly While Dancing with Wife at Wedding: He Was 'Excited for His Future,' Friend Says By Escher Walcott 179

NEED TO KNOW A man collapsed and died suddenly during his wedding day last week, according to video and news reports. Ashraf Abu Hakam was dancing with his bride when tragedy struck The groom was remembered by his friend as being “full of life” A...

Tackling his dream: 58-year-old freshman joins Lycoming College football team, inspires teammates

BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD An occasional sports feature highlighting the unique stories of local athletes. Tom Cillo straps on his helmet and waits for his chance. A defensive line coach calls him over at practice. The Lycoming College nose guard gets...

US Nears Highest Cancer-Rate Around The World

Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death, but its prevalence varies significantly from country to country. In this infographic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu shows age-standardized cancer incidence rates across 180+ countries,...

A question of intent: Is what's happening in Gaza genocide?

As world leaders gather in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly, a growing number of experts are calling on diplomats to address what they describe as genocide and famine in Gaza. Israel strongly rejects accusations that it is guilty...

Prelude To A Second Civil War?

John Brown and (Tr)Antifa From Bleeding Kansas to "Bleeding Transas" “Create no-go zones for federal forces.” — an Antifa call-to-action highlighted by Mike Benz Framing the moment In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and a string of...

Malaysia’s Mahathir at 100: Israel’s genocide in Gaza will not be forgotten

Putrajaya, Malaysia – When Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad turned 100 earlier this year, he marked his birthday by following a lifelong routine of discipline: he ate little, worked a lot, and did not succumb to the lure of rest....

Full list of countries with digital ID as Labour confirms major change for UK

The announcement of Digital IDs rippled across UK politics(Image: Shutterstock) Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the introduction of digital ID's in the UK. According to the government, the new scheme will help combat illegal working...

Covert U.S. and UK Propaganda Was Crucial to Deadly Regime Change Operation in Syria

Image of Syrian rebel recruitment stickers showcasing the public relations branding skills of UK government contractor ARK for armed rebels [Source: hamptonthink.org] Public relations machine transformed hard-line jihadists—whom Hillary Clinton...

Global Humanitarians Shortlisted for Prestigious 2025 Aurora Prize

NEW YORK — The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative today announced the four 2025 Aurora Humanitarians (finalists) for the $1 million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. The Aurora Prize Selection Committee chose Sally Becker (UK), Jamal Eltayeb...

How an old Denny's transformed into a vibrant hub for unhoused L.A. families

On a stretch of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, where cars whip by at 50 miles per hour and the Valley’s landscape of parking lots, fast food chains, office blocks and strip malls feels particularly drab, a once-abandoned Denny’s resembles a...

Influencer Adna dies days after falling ill at her wedding

Adna Rovcanin-Omerbegovic suddenly fell ill under mysterious circumstances during the reception at her wedding ceremony She was celebrated for her makeup and fashion content on social media, while also dedicating her career to serving people After...

Watch the video: Which European countries are at most risk of blackouts?

The worst possible place to open a frozen food business in Europe? It's probably Albania. The country has been ranked as the worst blackout-affected country in Europe and Eurasia in a study by global cable manufacturer Wiringo. On average, Albania...

The Veto’s Death Grip: A Funeral for the UN’s Credibility

The United Nations was not born merely as a diplomatic club, but as an ambitious promise to humanity. Its founding mission, articulated in the Charter’s preamble, was “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war” and “to reaffirm faith...

Amidst Provocation Of Europe, Russia’s Weakness Is Its Economy

TOPSHOT - Russian Sukhoi Su-35S fighter aircrafts, Su-34 military fighter jets and Su-30SM jet fighters fly over downtown Moscow during a military parade, which marks the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two,...