On 18 April, Lyra McKee was fatally shot during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry. McKee was a journalist from Northern Ireland who frequently wrote about The Troubles. McKee had attended the scene to research the dangers of frontline journalism and was due to speak at an Amnesty International event the following month about…
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Cyprus’ first serial killer
A 35-year-old army officer, named as Nikos Metals, has confessed to the murder of five migrant women and two girls over a three year period and is being recognised as Cyprus’ first serial killer. The victims include Mary Rose Tiburcio and her six-year-old daughter, Arian Palanas Lozano and Maricar Valtez Arquiola, who were all domestic…
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Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano
December’s eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau ended in tragedy and disaster in the Sunda Strait waterway of Indonesia. More than 400 people have been confirmed dead, over 800 injured, 20 missing and over 40,000 people displaced. According to Indonesia’s disaster management agency, the worst hit areas of the tsunami are beaches in Pandeglang regency, Serang…
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The Power of the Bob
What isn’t to like about the bob? I recently went to a fancy Mayfair hairdresser and asked him what he thought about me getting a bob. His answer? Bobs suit EVERYONE. It may not be the same kind of bob, but there is definitely one for each face shape. It’s known for being universally flattering,…
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Celebrity wedding gowns
Everyone loves a good old wedding, but not all of us can afford the glamorous, overtly elegant and, sometimes, painfully over-priced dos that celebrities can dish out for. So, here are the best and worst of the bunch! The one and only Kim Kardashian wore Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Haute Couture to her wedding to…
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Summer Style: Swimwear 2014
Light evenings, barbeques and holidays. It’s that time of year where we all panic about our summer wardrobe – particularly swimwear. A word that strikes fear into many hearts. With so much choice out there it’s difficult to know where to start. To make your bikini shopping a little less stressful this year here’s a…