The most viral stories from around the internet
Southport dance teacher Leanne Lucas has spoken about the terrifying moment she tried to protect children during the Taylor Swift-themed dance class attack that shocked the UK. Lucas, who organised the summer holiday event at The Hart Space in Southport, was seriously wounded while helping young girls escape. Her account has renewed attention on the … Read more
Two Texas residents are being monitored after they were passengers on the MV Hondius, a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak during an expedition voyage. Health officials say both Texans returned to the U.S. before the outbreak was identified, have been contacted, and reported no symptoms. Authorities are stressing that the wider public risk … Read more
A leaked CIA assessment has reportedly challenged Donald Trump’s public claims about the U.S. campaign against Iran, suggesting Tehran may still have far more military strength and economic endurance than the White House has claimed. The intelligence analysis reportedly says Iran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade for several months and still retains a large … Read more
A former JPMorgan banker’s explosive workplace misconduct lawsuit has taken another turn after reports claimed he rejected a large settlement offer before filing his case publicly. Chirayu Rana, a former vice president at JPMorgan Chase, has accused executive director Lorna Hajdini of serious harassment, coercion, discrimination, and retaliation. Hajdini and JPMorgan deny the allegations, while … Read more
A human bone found near the search area connected to missing Tucson woman Nancy Guthrie has sparked fresh attention, but police say the discovery does not appear to be linked to her case. The bone was reportedly found by a true-crime livestreamer in a wash less than five miles from Guthrie’s home, prompting Tucson police … Read more
Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has claimed that his famous mother is no longer financially supporting him as their family dispute continues in court. The 49-year-old musician, who is Cher’s son with musician Gregg Allman, has been at the center of a renewed conservatorship battle after Cher raised concerns about his health, finances, and recent … Read more
Several Americans are being monitored after a hantavirus outbreak was linked to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, which had been sailing from South America toward the Atlantic. Health officials say the wider public risk remains low, but passengers from multiple countries are being traced because the strain involved is Andes virus, a rare hantavirus … Read more
Janai Safar has been refused bail after returning to Australia from Syria and appearing before a Sydney court on serious terrorism-related charges. The 32-year-old was arrested at Sydney Airport after arriving with other Australians who had spent years in a Syrian detention camp. Prosecutors argued the case against her was strong, while her lawyer said … Read more
Sir David Attenborough has said he is “completely overwhelmed” by the huge number of birthday messages sent to him as he marks his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026. The legendary broadcaster and naturalist had reportedly hoped for a quiet celebration, but tributes have poured in from around the world. From schoolchildren and families to … Read more
A heartbreaking hospital inquest has heard that 24-year-old Clarissa Street was left waiting in a corridor with an oxygen mask that was not connected, after staff reportedly believed she was overreacting or experiencing a panic episode. Clarissa was taken to Royal Oldham Hospital in August 2024 while struggling to breathe, but her condition later worsened … Read more
