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Woman crushed to death in ‘terrible accident’ in botanic gardens

New details have emerged after a 28-year-old was killed and her husband seriously injured.

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Fountain in a park or garden in a tropical setting. George Brown botanical Gardens Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

More than 70 killed in South Africa building inferno

Emergency services and firefighters are working to put out the blaze.

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A building fire in South Africa has claimed more than 70 lives.

Hikers attacked by angry rock-throwing baboons

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Three hikers were attacked by angry baboons.

Royal gift or ‘stolen’ gem? Calls for UK to return 500 carat Great Star of Africa diamond

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The world’s largest known clear-cut diamond, the Great Star of Africa, currently sits in Queen Elizabeth’s sceptre.

A parent’s worst nightmare: Mum shares the moment her baby is snatched from a supermarket

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Shocking footage shows the moment a shop employee calmly walks over and snatches the baby from the shopping trolley.

Mystery surrounds deaths of 22 people - including kids as young as 13 - inside South African tavern

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Authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 22 patrons whose bodies were found in a tavern.