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Suspected serial killer in Kenya escapes from police station A suspected serial killer accused of murdering and dismembering 42 women has escaped from a Nairobi police station, sparking a manhunt and prompting the arrest of eight police officers. Collins Jumaisi, 33, who was arrested last month following the gruesome discovery of mutilated bodies in a Nairobi slum, managed to break free from the police cell along with 12 other prisoners. The escapees reportedly cut through a wire mesh roof at the police station. According to authorities, preliminary investigations suggest that the escape was aided by insiders. Eight police officers who…

Iranian bus accident kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims On Tuesday night, a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned in the Yazd province in Iran, killing 28 people. Twenty-three passengers were injured, including seven critically. The pilgrims were travelling to Karbala, Iraq, for a religious event.  Ali Malekzadeh, crisis management director, said the bus swerved off the road “due to lack of control by the driver of the vehicle, unfamiliarity with the road, high speed and technical problems”. The crash happened on a highway near Dehshir-Taft checkpoint, approximately 423 miles south of Tehran. The bus was carrying a total of 53…

Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 12, more trapped under rubble An Israeli air strike on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City has killed at least 12 Palestinians, the Civil Defence Authority has said.  Rescuers are struggling to recover a number of missing people who they suspect are trapped under the rubble at Mustafa Hafez school in the western Rimal neighbourhood. The Israeli military claims it had targeted a Hamas command and control centre inside the school and it had taken steps to minimise the risk of harming innocent civilians. Mahmoud Basal, Hamas’ Civil Defence spokesman, said in…

Bank boss among missing in Sicily yacht disaster Six people, including prominent figures from the finance and legal sectors, are missing after a luxury yacht sank during a storm off Sicily on Monday. Among those unaccounted for are Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and Chris Morvillo, a lawyer from Clifford Chance. UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah are also missing. The 56-meter yacht, Bayesian, was carrying 22 people when it capsized about 700 meters off the coast of Sicily, near the port of Porticello. Fifteen people, including a one-year-old British girl, were rescued. The body…

Hamas claims Tel Aviv bomb explosion as suicide attack Hamas has claimed responsibility for a bomb explosion in Tel Aviv on Sunday night that left one person dead and another injured. Israeli authorities confirmed the incident as a terrorist attack, with a powerful explosive device detonating on Lehi Street in southern Tel Aviv.  The blast occurred about an hour after the US secretary of state arrived in the city to discuss a ceasefire and hostage release deal for Gaza. CCTV footage showed a man carrying a backpack moments before the explosion. Paramedics pronounced the suspected attacker, a man in his…

Scientists have finally revealed whether you should put cream or jam first on scones Cream first, or jam first? It’s a question that never fails to divide people, from couples, to friends, and families everyone has their own hot take on cream tea etiquette. And the answer is often very different depending on where you are in the UK, with those in Cornwall believing jam goes first, then clotted cream on top. However, those in Devon are of the opinion that the cream is more like butter and should go on first. But it seems the debate might have finally…

Ukraine has destroyed second Russian bridge Ukraine has destroyed a second strategic bridge in Russia’s Kursk region within a week as it continues its incursion into Russian territory. The Ukrainian military released aerial footage showing a strike on a bridge over the Seym River in Zvannoe, which left part of the structure destroyed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later confirmed that the incursion aims to create a “buffer zone” to prevent Russian attacks. This marks nearly two weeks since Ukraine launched its largest offensive on Russian soil since the invasion began in 2022. Earlier, Ukraine had destroyed another key bridge over…

Last opportunity to secure ceasefire and hostage release deal – Blinken  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called the current moment “probably the best, maybe the last opportunity” to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Blinken made these remarks during a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, marking his ninth visit to the region since the conflict began in October. The U.S. has shown optimism about reaching a deal, particularly after talks resumed in Doha last week. However, Hamas has dismissed claims of progress as an “illusion,” insisting that any agreement must include the complete withdrawal…

Manhunt in Spain after boy killed playing football Spanish police are searching for a man suspected of killing an 11-year-old boy on a football pitch in Mocejón, near Toledo. The boy was reportedly playing with other children when he was attacked by a hooded individual on Sunday morning. The suspect believed to be around 18 years old, fled the scene, sparking a large manhunt involving a dozen patrols and a helicopter. Local authorities confirmed the attack occurred around 10:00 AM local time. Later that day, residents gathered outside the town hall for a minute’s silence in tribute to the young…

Libya’s central bank halts operations after director kidnapped Libya’s central bank has halted all operations following the kidnapping of its IT director, Musab Msallem, in Tripoli. The bank condemned the abduction, stating that Msallem was taken from his home by an unknown group, and other employees have also faced kidnapping threats. The bank, which plays a crucial role as the sole internationally recognised depository for Libya’s oil revenues, has vowed not to resume operations until Msallem is released. This incident follows a recent siege of the bank by armed men, reportedly aimed at forcing the resignation of the bank’s governor,…

Protests across Venezuela as election dispute goes on Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest Nicolás Maduro’s contested presidential election win. Opposition leader María Corina Machado, who had been in hiding after being accused of insurrection, joined the protests in Caracas, urging supporters not to be afraid and emphasising that the people’s voice should be heard. Despite a heavy police and military presence, opposition supporters continued their demonstrations, waving election records as evidence of their claimed victory. Machado, who was barred from running in the election, called for nationwide protests to increase pressure on Maduro to concede. Nicolás Maduro…

French film legend Alain Delon dies aged 88 Alain Delon, the French film legend who became an international icon, has died at the age of 88. His death was confirmed by his children on Sunday, who expressed their sadness in a joint statement sent to AFP and reported by French press. Their statement, which has been translated, read: ‘Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as (his dog) Loubo, have the immense sadness to announce the departure of their father. ‘He passed away peacefully in his house in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family. Read More ↗

Diesel facility bursts into flames as Ukrainians strike 125 miles inside Russia A key fuel facility 125 miles inside Russia has been targeted by Ukrainian troops as they keep up their pressure campaign on Vladimir Putin. Video footage shows huge flames leaping from the Proletarsk diesel storage site in the Rostov region this morning. At least five kamikaze drones are thought to have been used by Ukraine in the attack, which sought to damage Russia’s military supply lines. The blaze was so immense that a fire-fighting train was sent to tackle it. Read More ↗

Israeli settlers launch violent attack on West Bank village Dozens of Israeli settlers launched an attack on the Palestinian village of Jit in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes and vehicles. The violence, which occurred on Thursday evening, resulted in the death of a local villager in his early 20s and left another critically injured, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The settlers, some masked, threw rocks and Molotov cocktails during the assault. Israeli authorities, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, condemned the attack and promised to hold the perpetrators accountable. One Israeli national was…

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes youngest-ever Thai leader Thailand’s parliament has elected 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the new prime minister. She becomes the country’s youngest PM and the second woman to hold the position, following her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra. Paetongtarn’s rise to power comes shortly after former PM Srettha Thavisin was dismissed by a constitutional court. Both belong to the Pheu Thai Party, which secured the second position in the 2023 election but managed to form a ruling coalition. She faces significant challenges, including reviving Thailand’s economy and steering clear of the military coups and court…

Hurricane Ernesto heads for Bermuda after widespread power cuts in Puerto Rico Hurricane Ernesto, now a category two storm with winds reaching 100 mph (155 km/h), is heading toward Bermuda after causing widespread power outages in Puerto Rico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that Ernesto could strengthen to a major hurricane by Friday and is expected to pass near or over Bermuda on Saturday. In Puerto Rico, over 410,000 homes and businesses were left without power as Ernesto swept through. Luma Energy, the island’s main power supplier, has over 1,500 workers attempting to restore electricity. Bermuda is bracing…

Argentina’s ex-president Alberto Fernández accused of abuse Argentine prosecutors have launched an investigation into former President Alberto Fernández, who is accused of severely injuring his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez. Yáñez, 43, filed a complaint last week alleging that Fernández, 65, physically assaulted her and subjected her to psychological threats during their relationship, which ended after he left office in 2023. She also accused him of forcing her to have an abortion. Fernández denies all allegations and has been banned from leaving the country during the investigation. Prosecutor Ramiro Gonzales has formally requested that charges be brought against the…

Hamas will not join Gaza ceasefire talks, senior official says A senior Hamas official has announced that the group will not participate in indirect talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release set to resume in Doha on Thursday. The official told the BBC that Hamas wants a clear roadmap for implementing any agreement and refuses to engage in negotiations that might allow Israel to continue its military actions unchecked. The official also accused Israel of introducing new conditions to the proposed deal, initially outlined by US President Joe Biden in May. Israel’s prime minister denied these claims, arguing that…

Party error sees 100 candidates miss Australia election Over 100 Liberal Party candidates in New South Wales (NSW) will be unable to run for council elections due to a missed nomination deadline. This “monumental stuff-up” is expected to cost the party around 50 council seats, according to top election analysts. As a result, several long-serving politicians will lose their positions, and voters in eight councils won’t have a single Liberal candidate to choose from. State party director Richard Shields apologised, citing “limited resources” as the reason for the failure. Mark Speakman, the party’s state parliamentary leader, called the incident “probably…

Venezuela election: UN slams Venezuela repression and lack of transparency A group of United Nations experts has condemned Venezuela’s recent presidential election, stating that it lacked “basic transparency and integrity.” Their concerns mirror those of the Carter Center, whose independent observers also declared the election “undemocratic.” Both groups have criticised Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) for declaring President Nicolás Maduro the winner without releasing detailed voting results. The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, also highlighted a “climate of fear” following the election, citing over 2,400 arbitrary detentions since the contested results were announced on July 29. Türk expressed alarm…

WHO declares mpox global health emergency The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern. Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has claimed over 450 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is spreading rapidly across central and eastern Africa. Scientists are alarmed by a new, highly fatal variant of the virus, Clade 1b, which emerged in September last year. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed the urgent need for a coordinated global response to prevent further spread. The disease, which spreads through close contact, causes flu-like…

Katy Perry video prompts investigation in Spain Spanish officials are investigating a music video by Katy Perry, filmed on the ecologically sensitive dunes of the Balearic Islands, for lacking proper permits. The video for her latest single, Lifetimes, features scenes of Perry enjoying the beaches and nightlife of Ibiza and Formentera. However, footage believed to have been shot in the protected dunes of S’Espalmador, a small islet north of Formentera, has raised concerns. The Spanish government alleges that the production company behind the video did not seek the necessary authorisation to film in the area. While Katy Perry herself is…

Yemen flooding leaves at least 57 dead, UN says Flooding in Yemen has claimed at least 57 lives and displaced thousands, according to the UN. Over 34,000 families have been impacted by heavy rains that began in late June and intensified in early August, worsening the country’s already severe humanitarian crisis caused by nearly a decade of civil conflict. Regions like Hudaydah, Hajjah, Taiz, and Marib have been severely affected, with Hudaydah experiencing significant destruction and the displacement of over 6,000 families. Roads are closed, and access to these areas is challenging, the UN reported. The International Organization for Migration…

Teenager stabs five at outdoor cafe in Turkey An 18-year-old has been detained after livestreaming himself stabbing five people at an open-air cafe in Eskisehir, a city in northwestern Turkey. The attack, which took place on Monday, was streamed on social media via a camera mounted on the suspect’s chest. The victims, aged between 57 and 87, were relaxing in a tea garden after praying at a nearby mosque when they were attacked. All five were hospitalised, with two in critical condition. The suspect, identified as Arda K., was found carrying two knives, a small axe, and was dressed in…

No more active wildfires in Athens area – fire service Wildfires around Athens have been brought under control, but Greek officials remain vigilant as the risk of flare-ups persists. Greece’s chief fire brigade spokesman, Vasilis Vathrakogiannis, stated that firefighters will continue to monitor the area and maintain a strong presence, as gusty winds and daytime temperatures above 30°C (86°F) could reignite the flames. The fires, which broke out north of Athens on Sunday, devastated 100,000 acres of land, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, including among firefighters. Thousands of residents were evacuated, and although the smoke cloud over Athens…