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Latest news on sensational news, covering shocking, bizarre, weird and viral stories, freak accidents, world records, Guinness World Records, mysteries, UFO, alien and paranormal claims, rare animal encounters, extraordinary discoveries, natural disasters, daredevils and unbelievable human-interest stories from around the world.

Sensational news is the story that makes people stop and say "did that really happen?" It can be a stowaway or castaway rescued against the odds, a rampage by a wild animal, a gaffe that goes viral, a lottery win, a billionaire's lavish purchase or an item sold at auction for a record price.

Some stories are astonishing for good reasons. Scientists announce a breakthrough, archaeologists unearth a hoard or a long-lost ship, astronomers spot an unusual comet or an exoplanet, and people break records or defy the odds to survive falls, storms, earthquakes and volcanoes.

Others are darker or stranger: freak accidents, crime that defies belief, mafia and gang cases, mysterious sightings and hoaxes. Our feed covers these with a focus on the unusual.

People have always been drawn to such stories. Sensational reporting grew in the late nineteenth century in the rivalry between big city newspapers, and today social media shares them in minutes. That reach also brings fake news, clickbait, exaggeration and questions about accuracy and taste.

The human side matters too. Behind each headline are real people, from survivors and record-holders to victims and their families, and the best stories celebrate courage, curiosity and luck while treating those involved with care.

Our NewsNow Sensational News feed brings together the latest shocking, bizarre and viral headlines from reliable sources worldwide, so you can follow the world's most unbelievable stories in one place.