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Spanish Festival : Spectator gored to death by bull

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A 62 year old man has been gored to death by a bull during the famous Spanish festival. The tragic incident happened in central Spain.

The man was killed in s bull run in the town of Cuellar, 155 kilometres north of Madrid, on Thursday.

The town mayor, Carlos Frailesaid said to local media that the man who had suffered severe and deadly horn blows in his chest and neck could not be saved.

The man was just a viewer of the bull run, as per reports. It is reported that he was rammed into a field and gored. Another spectator, who was afraid of being gored climbed onto a wall, and was saved.

In Pamplona festival, which was made famous worldwide by Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises”, eight people were gored and 35 were injured this year.

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Man and child rescued by school girls with the help of an air-bed

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A man and a child, who were drowning off the Aberdeenshire coast, have been rescued by two teenage sisters named Isla Noble (15) and Eilidh (14), reports BBC.

The girls, who were swimming near Fraserburgh on Monday afternoon, heard cries for help.

The toddler was on the man’s shoulders while drowning, and the girls understood that the man and the child were in trouble. With the help of a lilo airbed, Isla swam out and helped them to shore.

Isla could put the child on the airbed and help him lie across the inflatable. meanwhile, her sister Eilidh went back to fetch her phone.

The man became unconscious and the girls phoned 999 to alert the Coastguard.

The girls were the students of Fraserburgh Academy and were having a little time in the water after their school at the Waters of Philorth nature reserve.

“The toddler started screaming – we thought the dad was just dunking him under as a laugh and he was getting cold, but then the dad started shouting help”.

“I went out with the lilo to try to take him back in while Eilidh went to get the phone from the beach”. said Isla to BBC’s Good Morning Scotland program.

Irene Sharp, the rector of Fraserburgh Academy said on Twitter, “Well done to two of our heroic pupils Isla and Eilidh Noble in their fast thinking and quick actions last night. All of us at Fraserburgh Academy are immensely proud of you both”.

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French-Canadian Composer Julien Gauthier Killed in Wild Bear Attack

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The French-Canadian composer Julien Gauthier’s life has been tragically came to an end in a wild bear attack.

His travelling partner reported to medias that Gauthier was exploring the Canadian wilderness to record nature sounds for a musical project. He was killed by a grizzly bear while his sleep, Northwestern Territory of Canada.

Julien Gauthier (44) had served as Composer-In-Residence with the Brittany Symphony Orchestra, in Rennes, France since 2017.

Julien Gauthier

Marc Feldman, a close friend of Gauthier said, “I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of our road companion, the composer and associate artist of the symphonic orchestra of Brittany, Julien Gauthier”.

The conservation officers said that an unprovoked attack from grizzly bears are very rare.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), on 15 August, at approximately 07:45 local time, has been alerted by the launch of a distress beacon in the Tulita area on the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories. This is a largely isolated area accessible only by sea or air.

Alert has been raised by Gauthier’s co-traveller, Camille Toscani, a biologist. He said that Gauthier had been dragged away by a grizzly bear in the middle of the night.

A helicopter has been sent to the area by the RCMP due to the bad weather condition, to look for Mr Gauthier and evacuate the travelers. Reports said that Gauthier’s body has been found on the next day.

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Husband rescued by Newlywed wife after volcano fall

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A newlywed wife rescues her husband from a dangerous volcano fall, in the Caribbean island of St Kitts, during their honeymoon.

Clay Chastain, who got fractured his skull during the volcano fall is recovering in a US hospital. It was the courage and love of his wife Acaimie, that helped him to get back to his life.

Acaimie climbed down to reach him and helped drag him out. She overcame her fear of heights and bodily fluids to save his life.

The couple hiked for two miles (3.2km) to the mountain’s base. He said that he leaned against her, vomiting and in pain, during the incident.


Clay Chastain

“We were literally completely alone. And we’re just so, so thankful to everyone back home. All the support we’ve received has been so overwhelming”, said Acaimie about the accident.

“She’s absolutely incredible”, Chastain praised his wife, after he was flown to Florida. To the media, he said, “Her being able to carry me all the way down a volcano when I can barely stand up is amazing and it’s definitely nothing short of a miracle”.

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The man at the centre of France’s right-to-die case dies

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The life of Vincent Lambert (42), the severely brain-damaged French patient who became the centre of France’s right-to-die case, came to an end on Thursday.

His death occurred after the doctors removed his life supporting aids, says his family. Lambert had came up with a road accident in 2008 and had been suffering from severe brain damage after that accident. At the time of accident, he was just of age 32 and had recently become a father.

He was the subject of a long term legal war between his parents, who wanted to keep him alive, and his wife Rachel, who believes he should have the right to die with dignity.

“He is minimally conscious but he is not a vegetable”, said his mother. “Keeping him artificially alive and totally dependent? For him, that would be unacceptable”, said his wife.

The painless killing or so called Euthanasia is not legal in France. But the law allows the doctors to put the severely and terminally ill patients into deep sedation.

The issue of Lambert, apart from his own family, has been taken up by the whole country, with different opinions and street demonstrations.

His death was reportedly marked at 08:24 (06:24 GMT) on Thursday, nine days after his life aids were removed.

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Russian fire-hit submersible was nuclear-powered : Confirmed Putin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the deep-water submersible that caught fire on Monday was nuclear-powered. The accident had killed 14 crew.

It was during a conversation with Russia’s defense chief Sergei Shoigu that Putin’s comment came. The defense chief confirmed that the incident was caused by a fire in a battery compartment. According to Shoigu, the reactor is “completely isolated now” and “in full working order”.

In the fire caused in the submersible in the Barents Sea, 14 senior officers died of smoke inhalation. The Kremlin did not released information about the blaze initially, calling it a state secret. The confirmation came 3 days after the incident happened.

Only a limited power reserves had been equipped with the submersible, which was quite smaller than the submarine. At the time of fire, the submersible was carrying out research in Russian territorial waters. It is now at the naval base in Severomorsk on the Barents Sea.

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Volcano eruption at Stromboli : One person killed

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A volcano eruption had happened at Stromboli, the Italian island, killing one person. The victim was said to be a male hiker of age 35 from Sicily. A falling stone was hit with the victim, which leads to his death.

Several other people were injured at the incident. Report said that many people are missing in the volcano eruption.

Those who witnessed the incident said that a huge plume of smoke filled the skies above the island on Wednesday, sending molten rock spilling from the mountain.

Around 30 tourist tried to save themselves from the strains of lava blazes, by jumping into the sea.

This was one among the most active volcano and had been regularly in a state of eruption since 1932.

Calogero Foti, an emergency worker told the medias that, “Unfortunately one man is dead, there are a few injured, but none seriously”.

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Notre Dame Celebrates the first Holy Mass wearing hard hats

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After the devastating fire at Notre Dame cathedral, that destroyed the roof and major parts, the priests held the first Holy Mass, wearing hard hats, for safety.

There were restrictions for people to attend the mass due to some security reasons. The Catholic Diocese of Paris said that only thirty were allowed inside. The Archbishop of Paris, Michel Aupetit lead the Holy Mass.

Media reports said that almost 15 were priests including the Archbishop of Paris and auxiliary bishop Philippe Marsset. The Paris Archbishop said, “It was an emotional moment especially because most of the [mass attendees] work at the cathedral”. “It’s their home”, added the Archbishop.

Some of the construction workers helping to rebuild the church were also allowed to attend.

This was exactly two months after the Cathedral met with the fire. Only the twin bell towers of the Cathedral were left undamaged.

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Russian poker star Lilya Novikova electrocuted in bath at home

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Russia’s “most beautiful poker player” Lilya Novikova (26) has died of electrocution in her bath. Russian media reports that the dreadful incident happened in Moscow.

Lilya’s body was found out by an elderly neighbour, in her bath. The neighbour had received an emergency call from Lilya’s parents.

She was known as Lia among her poker fans. Media reports said that she suffered a fatal electric shock while using a hair dryer in the flat. She was living with her parents.

Lilya was was well known on Twitch.tv, a live streaming channel for online gamers. The confirmation was obtained from the Investigative Committee (SK) of Russia that Lilya had been electrocuted. The reports says that this was an accident.

Lilya was an Engineering graduate from Moscow’s prestigious Bauman University. She was interested in sports as well, besides poker. MK reports said that she had made some videos with top tips for poker fans.

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Hungary boat crash: The captain of a vessel arrested

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Hungary boat crash :The captain of a vessel that collided with a small tour boat on the Danube, has been arrested. At least seven has been reported dead in the incident. The incident happened in Budapest.

The 64-year-old Ukrainian national was held as a suspect for the accident. The incident happened on Wednesday, during a rainstorm. The boat was carrying South Korean tourists and, sank within seven seconds after the collision happened.

Reports said that 21 people are missing and there is only a less hope to find them alive. The incident happened on the Danube where navigation is busy but generally safe. Hence this case has been found rare and a criminal investigation has been launched into the collision.

7 people has been rescued alive and were suffering from hypothermia. But reports said that they are achieving stable health. Kang Kyung-wha, South Korea’s foreign minister, is due to arrive in Budapest on Friday for a joint press conference with her Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto.

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