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Mystery illness that plagued dozens of runners at the Santa Barbara half marathon remains a speculation
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Anna Beisser

Mystery illness causes mass hospitalisation of runners

Health officials have been forced to investigate after dozens of runners were hospitalised during an event on Sunday.

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Janine Lochrenberg was wearing a shark repellent band at the time of the horrific attack.

‘Simply no words’: Woman killed by shark on daily swim

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A barge on the Congo River, where a weekend boat collision has left at least 30 people dead.

At least 30 dead and dozens missing in horror boat collision

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at an Invictus Games event in Canberra earlier this year.

Harry’s Invictus snub is reversed after royal intervention

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A fire has killed at least 19 girls and five boys, an official in ?South Kivu province says. (AP PHOTO)

Horror school fire kills at least 24 students

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It’s believed the 72-year-old UK woman fell from the Marella Voyager cruise ship at sea.

Cruise ship horror as pensioner, 72, falls off luxury liner

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A US judge has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Thomas Markle Snr.

Judge’s order after Thomas Markle arrested

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The 21-year-old fell almost 100 metres.

Woman plunges almost 100m to death in horror waterfall fall

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An investigation has been launched into the tragedy.

Boy dies after being left in hot car while parents worked

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China’s intelligence services have for decades used romantic entanglements to compromise or extract information from prominent people.

How China’s spy operations play the romance long game

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks alongside US President Donald Trump at the White House on April 30, 2025.
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Spy scandal reveals contradictions of Trump’s China policy

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A teenager has died after being struck by lightning during a golf tournament.

‘Beloved’ teen sports star killed by lightning during comp

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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Beijing’s plan to make the world dependent on China

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The primary school students were rushed to hospital an an emergency alert issued.

Shocking find in bake sale muffins leaves kids in hospital

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It’s believed the 72-year-old UK woman fell from the Marella Voyager cruise ship at sea.

Cruise ship horror as pensioner, 72, falls off luxury liner

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Protesters have hurled objects at Former US President Joe Biden during a visit to an Irish university in Dublin.

SEE THE VIDEO: Joe Biden pelted with objects by protesters

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Former PM Tony Abbott has backed the Coalition’s decision to oppose to the EU free trade deal.
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‘Not worth it’: Abbott on Albo’s EU deal

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Local officials say search and rescue efforts are ongoing to reach people trapped under rubble. (AP PHOTO)

‘The ground shook’: Horror steelworks blast kills 16

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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A new Congress looks to remake the US-Israel relationship

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Israel's Isaac Herzog must pick a candidate he believes has the best chance to form a coalition. (AP PHOTO)

Eisenkot emerges as favoured choice to lead Israel

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President Isaac Herzog of Israel began meeting with party leaders and officials

Herzog demands originality, courage & goodwill from next PM

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Doctor Matt Lambert has been identified as the shooter.

Killer doc confessed to mass shooting in call with manager

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China’s intelligence services have for decades used romantic entanglements to compromise or extract information from prominent people.

How China’s spy operations play the romance long game

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Washington DC police say several people have been shot within walking distance of the White House. (AP PHOTO)

‘Instantly dead’: Fatal gun rampage unfolds near White House

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Michael Comer, left, has been charged after his baby boy Koah Sharpe was found buried alive.

‘Had this planned’: Cops charge dad of baby buried in crate

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It’s believed the 72-year-old UK woman fell from the Marella Voyager cruise ship at sea.

Cruise ship horror as pensioner, 72, falls off luxury liner

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Scotland Police has responded to the threatening email that sparked evacuations and closures to schools across the nation.

School ‘bomb’ threats spark pupil evacuations across UK

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The Imjin Barracks in Gloucestershire where the Army member was arrested.

US troop suspected of being Russian spy arrested in UK

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David Walliams has denied accusations of sexual misconduct.

Damning sex accusations against Walliams finally exposed

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