/offbeat17hMan on the Run for Over a Decade Arrested During Winter Olympics TripA 44-year-old Slovak man, who had been on the run for 16 years, was arrested in Italy while traveling to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics. He was apprehended at a guesthouse in Milan and is now serving his 11-month sentence at San Vittore Prison. His arrest occurred just before Slovakia's hockey team upset Finland, a game he missed due to his detainment.
/offbeat13dMurder Convict Goes Viral After Saying He’d Miss GTA 6 - Offbeat DailyA convicted murderer in the UK, Robert Richens, went viral after police body-camera footage showed him worrying about missing the release of Grand Theft Auto VI moments after being arrested for the murder of his former partner, Rachael Vaughan.
/offbeat15dHungry Tourists Left Red-Faced After Mistaking Funeral Buffet for a RestaurantThis Offbeat Daily article tells the story of European tourists who mistakenly entered a Thai funeral venue, thinking it was a restaurant. Despite the awkward situation, the family welcomed the tourists, served them food, and showed great hospitality. This incident highlights cultural misunderstandings and the kindness often seen at Thai funerals.
/offbeat15dFrench Hospital Evacuated After Man Arrives With World War I Artillery Shell Lodged In His Butt - Offbeat DailyA hospital in southern France was partially evacuated after a 24-year-old man arrived at the emergency department with a World War I artillery shell lodged in his rectum. The incident led to the evacuation of parts of the hospital and a security perimeter was set up while bomb disposal experts assessed the situation. Fortunately, the shell was deemed non-explosive, and the patient is recovering in the hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident and considering legal action.
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