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At least 30 people have been injured following a train crash in Andermatt, Switzerland.

According to Swiss police, two trains collided at a station between Goschenen and Andermatt at around 11.30am, local time.

The severity of the injuries is not yet know, though authorities say emergency services and medical personnel are currently at the scene.

It's understood there was 100 people onboard the train at the time of the collision.

This is a developing story.

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It's true what they say, you really do eat with your eyes first, and thanks to a thriving foodie scene and tons of Instagram inspiration, fabulous food presentation is no longer confined to 5-star kitchens.

Give us a few sprigs of coriander and a squeezey bottle full of pesto and even we could give Gordon Ramsay a run for his money.

It can't be that difficult, right?

Wrong.

Meet Jose, a 16-year-old vegan foodie who has one simple motto – “Life is too short to eat boring food.”

The innovative teen shares his stunning pastel creations with his 460k+ followers on his Instagram page, @naturally.jo – and honestly, these vegan treats and breakfasts need to be seen to be believed.

Jose also takes and edits each photograph himself, meaning he's already 10x times more talented than any of us were at that age.

From dreamy smoothies to perfectly symmetrical raw cheesecake, a scroll @naturally.jo really is a treat for the senses.

Just take a look:

 

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It's been ten years since the world came face to face with an anguished teen desperately defending his idol, Britney Spears.

In footage which has been viewed millions of times over the course of the last decade, Chris Crocker can be seen tearfully demanding that the press 'leave Britney alone'.

Due to both his theatrical delivery and the vaguely unsettling nature of the clip, chatshow hosts and comedians fell upon it with glee, instantly identifying material which they could parody time and time again.

And as the footage reaches its tenth birthday, the star of the clip has taken the time to reflect on both the video and the various reasons he set about creating it.

In an explanation which may stun many, Chris explained that his devotion to Britney was born of his own domestic situation.

"10 years ago on this day, I defended my favourite pop star against the media," he began in a post which has been liked more than 10,000 times.

"Whie I'm known for doing comedy: This was the one video that I was serious in. That year, my mom was battling addiction and became homeless after serving for our country in Iraq."

"The struggles in my home life and family life made me defensive over any woman going through a hard time," Chris explained.

Reflecting on internet culture back in 2007, Chris continued: "[It] was a very different, less LGBT friendly place at the time. Nothing I said was listened to."

The aftermath of the video's release has stayed with Chris who recalled: "I was mocked for my feminity. I was called every gay slur in the book. Talk show hosts questioned if I was a man or a woman, after playing the clip."

Realising that the sentiment of his video was attracting mirth not understanding, Chris explained that he eventually played up to the 'cartoonish' perception the press and public had of him.

"But the truth is and always was about standing up for someone and not standing idly by when you see someone being hurt by others."

Gratefult to see a changing tide, Chris added: "In the 10 years since this video – a lot of LGBT YouTubers are celebrated for who they are. I often wonder if I had started videos later, if I would've been treated differenty."

Finishing the poignant post with a nod to his initial motivations, Chris concluded: "But what I will say is this: Even if I got a public beating for standing up for what's right; I'm happy I did. And I'll always love Britney Spears."

And with that, we're giving a standing ovation.

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According to emerging reports this afternoon, a number of people have sustained serious injuries following a collision in Co Cork today.

It has been established that the road traffic accident happened on the Mallow road at the Waterloo junction before noon.

AA Roadwatch alerted the public to the incident on Twitter, posting: "#CORK #N20 Serious crash between Cork City and Mallow near the Waterloo turn-off. Gardaí at the scene."

It is understood that the Northbound lane is currently closed, and emergency services are at the scene of the incident.

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According to emerging reports, a number of people are being treated for respiratory problems after a suspected tear gas attack at Frankfurt Airport this morning.

It is understood the suspected attack took place at the airport's check-in area in Terminal 1 at approximately 11am.

Reports state that at least six people were sprayed with a gas by an 'unknown person'.

Commenting on this morning's incident, a spokesperson explained: "The cause is unclear, investigations continue."

Recent reports emerging from the country's busiest airport confirm that the police and emergency services have declared the airport 'all clear' in the wake of the incident.

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Look, Kim Kardashian is no stranger to criticism.

Over the course of her ten-year career, the reality star turned businesswoman has been the subject of intense condemnation from both the press and public alike.

Admirably, the 36-year-old regularly counters it by simply drawing attention to the countless career triumphs and business successes she has enjoyed since her rise to fame in 2007.

We mean, remember when she took aim at her critics after appearing on the cover of Forbes magazine, writing: "Not bad for a girl with no talent".

Having recently borne the brunt of some particularly derogatory comments made by Sharon Osbourne during an interview with The Telegraph, Kim decided to respond, and highlight the inaccuracy of Sharon's comments.

"Kim says she’s doing everything in the name of feminism, but that’s not feminism!" Sharon argued while being interviewed by the British broadsheet.

"Those girls live off their bodies, half of LA has been through them and everything they do from the sex tape to the plastic see-through dresses and the gym wear is about sex, not female progress."

"And listen: God bless them. If Kim wants to show off her body, fine. But that’s not feminism, that’s being a ho. And there’s nothing wrong with being a ho, but always remember what you are."

Instead of taking umbrage over Sharon's indisputable slut-shaming, Kim felt compelled to clarify her stance on the sharing of nude photographs, and called Sharon out on the spin she put on Kim's supposed approach to them.

"I think she said I said a quote about, ‘I post nude photos in the name of feminism.’ Never said that. So I think when people misquote you and then comment, it just sounds ridiculous,” Kim told E Online.

Disputing the notion that she chooses to post intimate photos of herself as some form of feminist message, the mother-of-two explained that her decision boils down to little more than appreciating the aesthetic.

“I post nude photos because I like how I look and I feel proud when I've lost all this baby weight and I post it because I feel like posting it and I feel powerful.If I post a photo," Kim explained. "I post it because I like how I look."

Can't argue with that, Sharon.

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The kindness of strangers has the potential to see you through the darkest of times, as one woman recently discovered after an encounter with her local barista.

In a post which was recently uploaded to Reddit, a coffee shop employee shared a card he received from a regular customer after he consoled her during a particularly upsetting period in her life.

"You are all too good for this world," began the note addressed to the 'Tuesday 5th Sept morning staff."

"Imagine finding out that your boyfriend has a massively pregnant wife that you knew nothing about," it continues.

"Imagine getting zero hours of sleep because you know you have to work with him and see him stupid, cheating, lying, stupid freaking face – all day."

"Now imagine going to your favourite coffee spot, ordering your favourite drink, having the team listen to your stupid problems, tell you that you’re sure as shit too good for f*ckboys like that, make sure that your drink is the best damn white coffee kicker you’ve ever had, then tell you it’s free."

Yesterday a woman came through our stand upset, we hooked her up with her drink on us. Today, we received this. from MadeMeSmile

The note goes onto explain that its writer was truly overwhelmed by the staff's generosity and kindness, adding: "I ugly cried the whole way to work. That was literally the most you could have done for me and I am so grateful for your kindness."

After apologising for 'busting out in tears', she concluded the card with a nod to the future, writing: "Please accept this seed paper as an apology and grow love with it."

Unsurprisingly, Reddit users are all over this thread, with one writing: "Wow, that's really special. I hope everything turns out alright for her."

"Whenever you perform an act of kindness, however small, you never know how much it might affect other people. Good on you and your coworkers."

"People just need to know they are heard and they matter. Whether it's your time or your coffee, it shows they matter to someone." added another..

And yes, we're crying.

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"You're important to someone, Sonny, so put down the rope," is the final line of The Rubberbandits' latest offering, and one which perhaps most succinctly sums up the sentiment of the track.

Examining the complexity of suicide in Sonny, the Limerick duo dismiss the notion that there must exist one specific reason for a person to take their own life.

"He isn't lonely or addicted to drugs, he doesn't owe his mother's money to thugs, he's not an alcoholic, he isn't depressed, and he's going to break a lot of hearts when he hangs himself," the track opens.

Over the course of three minutes and 29 seconds, the track tells the story of countless people, from varying backgrounds, who see suicide as their only option.

The track, which was uploaded to YouTube today, has amassed considerable support, with one person writing: "If this song is in anyway instrumental in saving even one life it has served it's purpose."

"Savage lyrics…I wouldn't expect any less," added another.

Take a listen here, but expect strong language throughout.

 

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Following George Hook's controversial comments regarding the culpability of rape survivors last week, the company that owns Clayton Hotel has announced it will be terminating its commercial relationship with the broadcaster.

The Newstalk presenter stunned listeners of his High Noon programme when he discussed a rape case involving a 19-year-old woman in the UK.

Outlining the case for listeners, he suggested that women who drink to excess leave themselves vulnerable to sexual assault, and should ultimately shoulder some responsibility if they come to harm.

"But when you then look deeper into the story you have to ask certain questions," he said at the time. "Why does a girl who just meets a fella in a bar go back to a hotel room? She’s only just barely met him."

"She has no idea of his health conditions, she has no idea who he is, she has no idea of what dangers he might pose. But is there no blame now to the person who puts themselves in danger."

Following the backlash, the veteran broadcaster issued an apology, saying: "It was unacceptable to suggest in any way that blame could be attributed to victims of rape. I apologise for the comments which caused hurt and offence, and for this I am truly sorry."

Despite his contrition, Hook failed to save his commercial relationship with Dalata, who own the Clayton Hotel, with Chief Executive Pat McCann saying: "George Hook is fundamentally out of touch with reality. I am the father of two daughters and I find those types of comments totally unacceptable."

"This contract is up for renewal in October and this will bring into focus whether we will continue to sponsor the programme."

On Twitter, the hotel group confirmed the same, tweeting: "Dalatahotels cannot support any radio station that allows inappropriate & hurtful comments to be made."

"We will be engaging with Newstalk as soon as possible to terminate our commercial relationship."

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A list of Ireland's most well-off entertainers has been revealed – and there's no prizes for guessing which Mullingar man nabbed the top spot.

Niall Horan has been named as Ireland's richest entertainer, aged just 23, and while you might think a young man like himself might be a bit reckless with his €44 million fortune, financial experts think quite the opposite.

According to The Mirror, it seems the Slow Hands singer learned how to manage money from a young age and is actually well-informed when it come to business and finance.

Other famous faces appearing on the list include Wicklow native, Hozier, who is worth an estimated €4.5 million, while Jedward have a net worth of €1.5 million.

The names were revealed ahead of Ireland’s Rich List, which is due to air on RTÉ 2 this Thursday.

Presenter Joe O’Shea said: “There were a few surprises on the list for me but Niall wasn’t one of them, because One Direction was very much a global vessel.”

“I think he realises how lucky he is. He’s so young and he has all this money. But he has a good head on his shoulders and he’s learned a lot from his years in the music industry.”

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So, as examples of poorly executed graphic designs go, we reckon this condom wrapper may be at the top of the list.

One reddit user shared an image of a condom which had been handed out on a college campus, appearing to be branded with the words “Go further without consent” alongside a picture of a rather out-of-place donut.

And as you can probably guess, the image sparked outrage among social media users. 

“Who approved this?” one wrote, while another asked: “How did they arrive at this final product?”

The wrapper is literally telling people to continue with sexual acts whether their partner has consented or not, right?

Well, not quite.

See, the little donut in front on the text actually stands for the words 'Do Not' (apparently), and is part of Say It With a Condom's Consent range.

While the addition of those two, all-important words completely change the message, no one can be blamed for thinking it meant quite the opposite.

We're glad it's all cleared up, but to be honest, we're really struggling to understand how the condom even made it into the production in the first place.

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So, whether you're a hopeless romantic or professional cynic, we can all agree that public displays of heartbreak and devastation are well, at little over the top.

Don't get us wrong, we love cheesy rom-coms and The Script's albums as much as the next person, but we can't help but feel slightly puzzled by this man's attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend.

Luke Howard, a 34-year-old musician who reckons he's some kind of real life Prince Charming, has set up a piano in a public park in Bristol, pledging to play the keys until his beloved 'Rapunzel' takes him back.

According to Metro.co.uk, the heartbroken romantic said it was his “last throw of the dice” after the four-month long relationship came to an end.

Image: Bristol Post 

Speaking to the Bristol Post, Luke explained that the pair's parting “wasn’t anything nasty or bad,” but merely a case of bad timing.

“If it was anything bad why we split up then I wouldn’t be doing this, but it’s the only thing I can think of doing.”

Couldn't just pick up the phone then, no? OK.

He continued: “It’s a kind of off-the-cuff thing, and I just want her to know how much I love her, to give us a chance rather than leave it there. I’m not ready to throw in the towel just yet.”

And though the mysterious 'Rapunzel' has yet to comment on the situation, it seems Luke's plan may have already backfired after Twitter got wind of his stunt, and well, basically did what Twitter does best.

What do you think? Romantic or just plain creepy? 

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