Crocodile Snatches Woman During Night Swim

A woman who went night swimming off a beach in northeast Australia is missing after she was attacked by a crocodile.

The 46-year-old was with her friend in shallow water at Thornton Beach, Queensland, on Sunday night when she was pulled under.

Her friend attempted to rescue the woman from the reptile's jaws but was unable to do so.

Football Star Kidnapping Sparks Massive Manhunt

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Police in Mexico have mounted a large search operation to find national football player Alan Pulido, who was abducted in the crime-plagued northern state of Tamaulipas.

State prosecutor Ismael Quintanilla said Pulido, 25, was intercepted in the early hours of Sunday by an armed gang after leaving a party near his hometown of Ciudad Victoria.

Fears Of Med Tragedies In Channel After Rescue

Dymchurch beach in Kent

Migrant boat tragedies like those in the Mediterranean Sea could happen in the Channel, the French coastguard has said 

The warning comes as a group of migrants, including two children, were rescued off the Kent coast after their inflatable boat started sinking off the coast of Dymchurch in Kent.

Photos: Osas Ighodaro-Ajibade rocks her babybump to the Miss Nigeria USA 2016 pageant

Osas Ighodaro-Ajibade rocked her baby bump to the grand finale of the Miss Nigeria USA beauty pageant which held in New York yesterday May 28th.

Photos: Kourtney & Scott Disick reunite to continue the celebration of his birthday in Las Vegas

Kourtney Kardashian made sure she was present to celebrate with her baby daddy, Scott Disick, as she joined him along with her sister Khloe Kardashian and their close friend Malika Haqq, at his  birthday bash at Las Vegas' 1 OAK Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel.

62 years ago today the last man was executed in Ireland

On April 20 1954 Michael Manning, a 25-year-old man from Limerick, became the 29th and last person to be executed in Ireland.

By 1964 the death penalty was abolished for all cases apart from the murder of police, diplomates and prison officers. It was abolished by statute for the remaining offenses in 1990 and was expunged from the Constitution of Ireland by referendum in 2001.

Why France Is Running Out Of Petrol And Diesel

Hundreds of petrol stations have been closed across France

Hundreds of petrol stations have been closed in France as a result of industrial action by oil workers. The dispute is over changes to France's employment laws.

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A union called the CGT, which some describe as leftist, is organising a widespread strike which is affecting transport across much of France.

Self-Styled Kingpin Jailed For Pensioner Scam

Jahangir Khan claimed his lifestyle made him popular with the "honeys

A fraudster who billed himself as "da real don" - but in fact made his money from a phone scam targeting elderly people - has been jailed for three years.

Jahangir Khan boasted in rap lyrics about his lavish criminal lifestyle but failed to mention conning pensioners out of their savings. 

The 23-year-old and three accomplices would pose as police officers and bank officials to con people across the Midlands, Hertfordshire, Wiltshire and Northamptonshire.

British Boat Crash Victim Was On Honeymoon

Monica O'Connor pictured on her wedding day with husband Tim. Pic: FacebookA British woman who was among at least three people killed in a speedboat accident in Thailand was on her honeymoon, according to reports.

Monica O'Connor, 28, is said to have died when a huge wave capsized their boat off the coast of the island of Koh Samui on Thursday.

Her husband Tim is believed to have escaped unharmed.

Rio Games Risk Being 'Olympics Of Brain Damage'

The Rio Olympics are due to start on 5 AugustOne of the authors of a letter calling for the Rio Games to be postponed over the Zika virus has said it risks becoming the "Olympics of brain damage".

Professor Amir Attaran is one of 152 health experts who have signed the letter calling for the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) to halt the event or move it elsewhere

GTBank’s “She Leads Africa Accelerator Programme” Countdown | Registration Ends May 31st

With just a few days to the close of the application timeline for the She Leads Africa (SLA) Accelerator programme, the countdown has begun for the emergence of the next generation of Nigeria’s brightest female entrepreneurs.

Selected young female entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses across Africa will compete in the Accelerator programme for a N2 million cash prize, media features in international news outlets, exclusive meetings with top investors and dedicated mentoring from leaders of industry.

Photos: One critically injured as fire engulfs a female hostel at Cross River State College of Education

A student has been hospitalized following a fire outbreak at the Cross River State College of Education, COE Akamkpa female hostel today, May 27. 

According to CrossRiverWatch, the fire started at about 11am in the change-over switch at the hostel entrance and caused extensive damage to the building and property of the residents with no immediate help or means of putting off the inferno.

Serena Williams and her 'asset' practice tennis in France (photos)

The legendary tennis player was pictured practicing her craft with her coach as she prepares to meet other contenders in the French Open currently taking place in France.

Role For Giggs Looking Likely Under Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is prepared to find a place for Ryan Giggs on his Manchester United coaching staff - but not in the role of assistant manager, according to Sky sources.

Mourinho will take his trusted deputy Rui Faria to Old Trafford as assistant manager, meaning an effective demotion for Giggs if he agrees to stay at the club.

However, Mourinho holds Giggs' achievements at United in high regard, and is keen to find a role for him to extend his 29-year association with the club.

Angelina Jolie Is Scary Skinny After Experts Claim She Weighs Only 79 Lbs.

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Angelina Jolie looked frighteningly frail at dinner with her stick thin frame on display. Click through the gallery to see her scary skinny body

Cameron Denies Being A 'Closet Brexiteer'

Video: Cameron: I'm No 'Closet BrexiteerDavid Cameron has denied he is a "closet Brexiteer" as he insisted the UK was better off in the European Union.

The Prime Minister was speaking as he got a boost in his campaign to keep Britain in the 28-member bloc after leaders at the G7 summit warned Brexit would be a "serious risk" to world growth.

The joint declaration from the leaders of the US, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Italy and Canada included a passage saying: "UK exit from the EU would reverse the trend toward greater global trade, investment and the jobs they create and is a further serious risk to growth".

But the Leave campaign dismissed the argument it would threaten trade as "a load of old nonsense".

Obama Makes Historic Visit To Hiroshima

Video: Obama: 'Death Fell From The Sky'Barack Obama has become the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima since it was destroyed by an atomic bomb in 1945.

Alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Mr Obama laid a wreath at the Peace Memorial Park in the city and honoured all those who died during World War Two.

Mr Obama, who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 on the back of his promotion of nuclear non-proliferation, used a speech at the memorial site to reaffirm his commitment to reducing global stockpiles of nuclear weapons.

Footballer Ched Evans Pleads Not Guilty To Rape

Evans played for Sheffield United, Manchester City and Norwich. File pic

Footballer Ched Evans has pleaded not guilty to rape at Cardiff Crown Court.

His trial has been set for 4 October this year.

Evans is charged with one count of rape, alleged to have taken place in 2011.

At the brief hearing, Evans - who was wearing a black suit, white shirt and navy tie - spoke only to confirm his name and enter a not guilty plea.

Ex-Model Guilty Of British Millionaire's Murder

Mayka Kukucova in court during a previous hearing

A former model has been found guilty of murdering a British millionaire by shooting him dead at his home on the Costa del Sol.

Mayka Kukucova shot ex-boyfriend Andrew Bush three times at his luxury villa in April 2014.

23 London Olympic Athletes Test Positive

Hundreds of samples have been re-examined using the latest technology

Twenty-three athletes who competed at the 2012 London Olympics have tested positive for banned substances after their samples were reanalysed.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revealed that the 23 competitors, spanning five sports, had tested positive after new analysis of 265 samples.

Chris Brown and his Babymama come for each other on instagram, and it's epic!

Royalty's mother, Nia Guzman recently had an interview with Latina Magazine, where she opened up about the issues she's having with Chris Brown concerning their daughter, including the recent online battle they had over what Chris considered as an inappropriate photo of Royalty. Baller Alert posted a story addressing her new interview and Chris blasted her in the comment section. Nia also reacted and exchanged words with him.

Photo: EFCC arrests man accused of running an illegal Polytechnic & issuing fake certificates

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested one Johnson Tola on allegations bordering on the operation of an illegal polytechnic and issuance of fake certificates to unsuspecting individuals.

Photos: Police Officer smiles for a camera while stopping an ISIS Sucide bomber from wreaking havoc in Iraq

The dramatic incident took place in the Kadhimiyah neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq and was captured by CCTV cameras and photographers present. A police officer named Saad Ali Thabit discovered and then held a would-be bomber during a routine search at the checkpoint where he was working. Immediately other people lined up at the checkpoint noticed the situation, they all ran away to protect their lives.

Photos: Super Eagles players train in France

Super Eagles players trained this morning ahead of their Friendly match with Mali by 6pmtoday May 27th