Survivors trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa turned to cannibalism to survive during a nine-month standoff with police. Rescuers found 78 bodies and 246 survivors, some of whom spoke about resorting to eating limbs and cockroaches. The survivors were blocked from accessing food and water by authorities. The horrific conditions underground led to dehydration and starvation, with some miners too weak to move. The government has faced criticism for negligence, with calls for an investigation into the incident.
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Man chased around Tube station for his watch before attacker is pinned down
A chaotic incident at Earl’s Court Underground station in London involved a commuter using a leaflet stand as a weapon to fend off a man in pursuit, allegedly over a watch theft. The attacker was later restrained by members of the public and arrested on three counts of common assault, although authorities are investigating the incident further and state it may not be related to attempted theft. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A...
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