{
  "id": 8689863,
  "title": "A Deathly Fear",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/a-deathly-fear",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T13:08:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/09/20/a-deathly-fear/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "One woman named Irene felt uneasy as she drove onto the High Street, seeking an ATM to withdraw funds for a plumber she recently hired. The area was desolate, with few people and boarded-up shops. As she walked to the cash machine, she noticed a group of men loitering nearby and another gathering outside a pub. Despite her fears, she decided to withdraw the cash. Upon approaching the machine, she held her breath, fearing the worst. Suddenly, someone tapped her shoulder, sending a wave of terror through her. She screamed, dropped her purse, and shielded herself, realizing her money was spilling out. Her sister appeared and informed her that her husband had been concerned about her, urging her sister to check on her.",
  "summary": "Feeling a little nervous, Irene drove onto the High Street, looking for a cash machine. She needed money to pay the plumber they had recently used, as he would not accept a card. She would happily have avoided being there. The area was almost deserted, with very few people around. The boarded-up shops were a […] The post A Deathly Fear appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper -…",
  "key_points": [
    "Irene felt uneasy driving onto High Street.",
    "Group of men loitered near ATM location.",
    "Husband urged sister to check on Irene."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}