Ndakasi the mountain gorilla became known the world over for her adorable selfie with a park ranger in Congo.
Sadly, the beloved gorilla passed away aged 14 last week, dying in Andre’s arms after a prolonged illness which rapidly deteriorated.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos broke records yesterday as he saw the largest ever growth in wealth in one day.
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She was too vulnerable to be released back into the wild, but she lived a good life and made remarkable connections with the people who cared for her.
‘Ndakasi took her final breath in the loving arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend, Andre Bauma,’ the park rangers said.
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Eliyanna Andam - who was stabbed to death in Croyden yesterday - died trying to protect her friend, it’s been claimed.
She is said to have leapt to her friends defence on the way to school after her ex pulled out a foot-long machete.
‘It was her sweet nature that helped me to understand apes and why we should do everything in our power to protect them.
‘I am proud to have called Ndakasi my friend. I loved her like a child and her personality brought a smile to my face every time I interacted with her.’
'I will not enter a UK pub, shop or theatre that requires medical information before serving me or my family, nor will I vote for any party that supports this.'
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Andre said: ‘It was a privilege to support and care for such a loving creature, especially knowing the trauma Ndakasi suffered at a very young age.
One could say that she took after her mother, Nyiransekuye, whose name means “someone happy to welcome others.”
'How refreshing that it is being enforced while the boys are still happy and healthy, rather than it happening due to a breakdown.' 👏
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What would you do if you checked your bank account and found you had mistakenly been paid 300 times your normal salary? 😳
Well, this happened to an employee and he decided to cut and run.
Intrigued? So were we 👇
A Nasa satellite has captured the moment a massive underwater volcano home to sharks and other marine life - and nicknamed ‘Sharkcano’ - erupted in the depths of the Pacific Ocean 👇
A six-month trial of the four-day working week has been launched across the UK, with around 30 British companies expected to take part.
Staff won't see any change to their pay either.
Andre found her clinging her mother's lifeless body after the militia wiped out her family while hunting for bushmeat.
At just 2-months-old, Ndakasi was taken to the Senkwekwe Center in Virunga National Park to live and be rehabilitated with fellow orphaned gorilla Ndeze.
The extraordinary remains of a supposed ‘vampire’ have been uncovered at an archaeological site in Poland 🦇
Experts found the female body with a sickle across its throat, pinning it to the ground.
Let's find out more 👇
A combination of fresh milk and wild spinach has helped Johanna Mazibuko reach the ripe old age of 128🥛
She celebrated her birthday this week – and it is thought she could be the oldest person alive (!)
Let's get into it 👇
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Eliyanna, a teenage girl who was stabbed to death in south London, was trying to protect her friend from her knife-wielding ex-boyfriend.
The boy is said to have pulled out a foot-long knife and stabbed the girl after she leapt to her friend’s defence.
He agreed to return the cash and promised to go to the bank the following day.
But instead of giving it back, the man withdrew it and hasn’t been seen since.
Adventurer and TV personality Forrest Galante was joined by his team on the programme Island of the Walking Sharks as they filmed a fascinating species of shark that actually have the ability to walk using their fins, called the epaulette shark 🦈
Paul and Tenisha Tate Austin were shocked beyond belief when their home valued at $989,000.
Over the course of five years, the couple made $400,000 worth of major renovations.
Sad news this morning 💔
Much-loved comedian Sean Lock has died, aged 58, his agent has confirmed.
The star - best known for his appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown - passed away after battling cancer.
The dad of goalkeeper Ava Easdon, 17, has slammed Joey Barton after he criticised the teen on social media over her performance
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aren’t known as ‘the Spice Girls of Asia’ for nothing 💃
As they return to the spotlight, Metro's Assistant Entertainment Editor
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caught up with the girls to celebrate their 15th anniversary!
‘A white guy has been allowed to apologise from inside the villa for using the N word and carry on filming, whereas I was removed for play fighting and doing something by accident.’
Have you ever wondered what would happen if identical sisters married two identical brothers and they both had babies? 👭👬👶👶
Well the answer is ‘quaternary twins’ – which means that the babies are technically cousins and also genetically brothers 👇
Remembering Sean Lock 🎤
After the sad news that the much-loved comedian has passed away, we wanted to take a moment to remember the many laughs he's given us over the years 👏
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