A fire, likely caused by bonfire embers, destroyed two homes in County Antrim, leaving an elderly man with nothing. Davy Haighton, who lived in his home for 56 years, lost all possessions and memories. Firefighters tackled the blaze, which also damaged two other properties.
A 74-year-old minibus driver was arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of dangerous driving after hitting a 90-year-old man crossing the road in Kwai Chung. The elderly pedestrian sustained a head injury and was hospitalized.
An influencer's act of kindness in Henan, China, ended in tragedy when an 81-year-old farmer died in a car crash shortly after the influencer bought his produce. The farmer, surnamed Jing, sold 75kg of vegetables to the influencer, surnamed Zhang, for a discounted price.
Former New York Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia claims he survived Wednesday's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela due to an elevator malfunction that took him to the basement instead of his sixth-floor room, allowing him to escape the collapsing hotel. He lost possessions and helped an elderly man.
A 77-year-old retired bank employee in Noida died hours after a parking dispute with his neighbor, a 30-year-old IIT engineer. The victim was allegedly pushed to the ground during the argument and later succumbed to his injuries.
An unexpected bond has formed between the Algerian national soccer team and the residents of Lawrence, Kansas, during the World Cup. Despite Algeria choosing a humble hotel, the community has embraced the team with artwork, events, and enthusiastic support, creating a viral sensation.
Richard Palmer, 76, was sent into a panic by a ScottishPower bill for over £8,400, forcing him to use half his savings. The energy company admitted a miscalculation due to an incorrect meter reading from 2022. ScottishPower has since refunded Palmer £9,000 and offered a £1,000 goodwill payment.
An elderly man in his 70s died after falling on a KMB bus in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong on Saturday. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident as a fatal traffic accident.
An elderly man in Hong Kong is believed to have killed his ex-wife before hanging himself at a public housing estate, as he reportedly felt “hopeless” after their separation following years of marital conflict worsened by their son’s suicide, police have revealed. Terry Wan King-hang, the Sau Mau Ping assistant district commander of crime, said on Thursday that the force believed the 77-year-old man killed his 71-year-old ex-wife in the flat in Po Tat Estate before taking his own life on...
An elderly man in Hong Kong is believed to have killed his ex-wife before hanging himself at a public housing estate, as he reportedly felt “hopeless” after their separation following years of marital conflict worsened by their son’s suicide, police have revealed. Sau Mau Ping Assistant District Commander of Crime Terry Wan King-hang said on Thursday that the force believed the 77-year-old man killed his 71-year-old ex-wife in a Po Tat Estate flat before taking his own life on Wednesday. Police...
An elderly man drowned while swimming at Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po, Hong Kong on Thursday morning. Police received a report at 7:25am of a swimmer struggling to stay afloat about 100 metres from shore. He was rescued and taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Lifeguard services at the public beach only operate from 9am to 6pm between April and May.
An elderly Filipino man lost over 1 million pesos ($16,600) after scammers posing as government pension fund workers tricked him into installing a malicious app via Viber. The caller sent fake credentials including his full name, Social Security number, and home address to appear legitimate. Once installed, the app took over his Android phone, preventing him from turning it off while draining three bank accounts and two e-wallets.
