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Fine for man who entered VIP convoy and hugged Germany’s Chancellor
A German court has fined a man for slipping into a VIP convoy for Chancellor Olaf Scholz in 2023 and giving him a hug as he prepared to board a plane at Frankfurt Airport, according to German news agency dpa.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Couple to open shop on Christmas day to give lonely people a hug and a mince pie
Couple to open shop on Christmas day to give lonely people a hug and a mince pie

A couple are opening their shop on Christmas Day to host anyone who is facing the day alone.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017

Woman sues nephew for breaking her wrist... but loses
Woman sues nephew for breaking her wrist... but loses

A Connecticut jury dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New York woman who sued her 12-year-old nephew for $127,000 for injuries she contends resulted from the boy’s “exuberant” greeting at a party on his eighth birthday.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

This photo of an orphaned kangaroo hugging his teddy bear will melt your heart
This photo of an orphaned kangaroo hugging his teddy bear will melt your heart

His name is Doodlebug and he's an orphan.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2015

Here's the reason why this hug between a pilot and a little girl is so inspirational
Here's the reason why this hug between a pilot and a little girl is so inspirational

Proof that arms aren't necessary for a good hug.

Thu, 30 Jul, 2015

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