Your World Reporter

The cult leader convincing his followers to starve themselves to death

Pierfrancesco Loreto — Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 +0100

Over the past few weeks, Kenyan authorities have found 110 bodies buried in mass graves in a remote area near the popular holiday destination of Malindi.

The dead are thought to have been followers of the Good News International Church run by pastor Paul Mackenzie.

Apparently, they were persuaded to die of starvation to be the first to reach heaven before the alleged end of the world.

But what do we know about this controversial preacher, and how was he finally stopped after many red flags had been previously ignored?

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Macron's pension gambit pushing France to the brink

Pierfrancesco Loreto — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0100

The French government approved an overhaul of its retirement system despite weeks of protests against the law.

The country is now paralysed by the biggest mass mobilisation in half a century, and not allowing a parliamentary vote on the bill has hardened the social movement against the reform, sparking even more outrage and spontaneous demonstrations.

But how did we get here?

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Couple take their children on a world tour before they go blind

Pierfrancesco Loreto — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:30:00 +0100

Three out of four of Sebastien and Edith's children suffer from retinitis pigmentosa and are very likely to lose their sight at some point.

These parents had two options in front of them: panic and give in to despair or react and stay strong. They chose the latter and planned a year-long trip around the world with their kids.

This is a fantastic adventure that they will carry in their hearts for a lifetime.

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The fake cancer patient scamming hundreds of donors

Pierfrancesco Loreto — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:30:00 +0100

Maddie Russo's cancer journey touched the hearts of many people who had been supporting her in any way they could.

Despite the many ordeals she had faced in her life, her smile was a constant in the photos posted on social media.

But there was something in those pictures that didn't feel right.

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The "last godfather": the capture of Mafia head Messina Denaro

Pierfrancesco Loreto — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Last week, the head of the Sicilian Mafia, Matteo Messina Denaro, was finally arrested after thirty years on the run.

Apparently, one of the most dangerous men in the world was hiding in plain sight near his native town.

But how did he spend his last months of freedom and how did the special units of the Italian Carabinieri police eventually manage to apprehend him after three decades at large?

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Family reunites with missing daughter after 51 years

Pierfrancesco Loreto — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:30:00 +0100

Melissa Highsmith went missing in 1971 when, at just 22 months old, was abducted by her alleged babysitter from her parents' home in Forth Worth, Texas.

Her family never stopped searching for her and last week the woman was finally reunited with her relatives.

But how did that happen?

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Introducing "Your World Reporter"

Pierfrancesco Loreto — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:15:00 +0100

Your World Reporter is a new current affairs podcast which will take you beyond the headlines and also to the heart of international stories generally overlooked by leading media outlets.

Starting from next week, this show will offer you an independent perspective on events happening all over the world.

From London, multilingual journalist Pierfrancesco Loreto will give you insight and analysis of what really matters in every corner of the globe.