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Ethiopia appoints new president, replacing the first female head of state Ethiopia’s parliament has approved Taye Astike Selassie, the country’s foreign minister since February, as its new president, replacing Sahle-Work Zewde, the nation’s first female head of state. The role of president in Ethiopia is largely ceremonial, with political power held by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Sahle-Work’s appointment in 2018 was seen as a milestone for gender equality in Ethiopian politics, but recent reports suggest she had fallen out with Prime Minister Abiy. In a cryptic social media post, Sahle-Work hinted at her frustration after a year of silence. Sources…

Ukraine strikes oil depot in occupied Crimea Ukraine’s military has launched a missile strike on the Feodosia oil terminal, the largest oil processing facility in Crimea, in the latest wave of attacks targeting Russian-controlled energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials confirmed the strike, saying the terminal supplies fuel to Russian occupation forces. While Russian-installed officials in Crimea did not confirm the attack, they acknowledged a fire at the facility, prompting the evacuation of 300 people. Videos circulating online showed smoke rising from the terminal, and firefighting efforts are underway. Meanwhile, Russia’s defence ministry reported that it shot down 12 out of 21…

Violent killings shake the French city of Marseille Two shocking killings involving teenagers have rocked the French city of Marseille, highlighting the city’s ongoing struggle with drug-related violence. Last week, a 14-year-old boy shot and killed a taxi driver in a failed revenge attempt for the brutal murder of a 15-year-old. Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone warned that drug lords are recruiting young boys to kill without remorse. The 15-year-old’s murder, described as “unprecedented savagery,” was linked to a feud between the “DZ Mafia” and “Blacks” gangs. The teenager, hired by a gang member for €2,000, was stabbed 50 times and…

Former Lebanese PM: Lebanon abandoned by international community amid crisis Lebanon’s former Prime Minister, Fouad Siniora, has criticized the international community for abandoning his country during its current crisis. Speaking to the BBC, Siniora expressed frustration over the lack of effort to restore peace, warning that Lebanon is on the brink of a catastrophe. He said Lebanon’s inability to elect a president, due to Hezbollah’s influence, has left the country in a political deadlock. Siniora, who led Lebanon during its 2006 war with Israel, argued that the current government has failed to distance itself from Hezbollah, unlike his administration. He…

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals A US federal judge has ruled that Google must allow rival Android apps onto its Google Play store for the next three years, starting in November. This ruling comes from a lawsuit by Epic Games, maker of Fortnite, accusing Google of stifling competition on Android devices. The court’s decision is seen as a major blow to Google’s dominance, with additional remedies requiring Google to share its app catalogue with competing app stores. Google plans to appeal, arguing the ruling could compromise user privacy and security, and reduce competition. The case…

Hurricane Milton intensifies to potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm Hurricane Milton has rapidly strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm with winds up to 180 mph (285 km/h) as it heads towards Florida. Skirting the Yucatan Peninsula, the storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges and heavy rains. Tampa Bay is bracing for a direct hit on Wednesday, prompting Florida’s largest evacuation in years. Governor Ron DeSantis urged residents to act quickly, describing Milton as a “monster.” The warning comes just 10 days after Hurricane Helene devastated the US southeast, leaving 225 dead and hundreds missing. Florida, where 14…

Which Tube line to take during rush hour? The best Tube line has been revealed | UK News People pack into a carriage on the Northern line during rush hour packed like sardines in a tin. The smell, the rudeness and the lack of hygiene by some people is difficult to comprehend. As such you will struggle to find anyone that enjoys taking the Tube in London during rush hour. But on a scale of hellish-ness, there are some that could be considered better than others thanks to their frequency. In anycase, the best tube line has been revealed. Easy…

Four in hospital after school bus overturns in Carrowdore carrying 43 schoolchildren Four people are in hospital after a school bus carrying 43 schoolchildren crashed in Northern Ireland, paramedics have said. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said at 4.30pm on Monday that it had declared a major incident following the crash in Carrowdore, County Down, which left the bus lying on its side in a field several metres from the road. As well as a number of pupils with minor injuries, eight people were treated for more serious wounds at the scene and four patients required hospital treatment, the…

New regulatory office ‘to help new tech reach public faster’ Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailA new Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) has been launched by the Government, which it says will help speed access to new technologies which can improve daily life.The office has been created to help reduce the burden for businesses looking to bring new products and services to market, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said.The Government said the new office will support regulators in updating regulation, as well as…

Calls for special envoy to help release Britons held for years without fair trial Six Britons held for years without fair trial in countries with close trading links to the UK have fresh hopes of release as a cross-party group of MPs launches a pressure group to fight for their freedom, The Independent can reveal. Family members and friends of four of the detainees have accused the Foreign Office – which handles their cases as well as trade deals – of caring more about protecting diplomatic relations than the freedom of their loved ones. The new cross-party group – which…