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Child at Japanese school dies after stabbing in China A 10-year-old boy attending the Shenzhen Japanese School in southern China, died on Thursday, one day after being stabbed.  The young boy succumbed to his injuries early in the morning, according to Japanese officials. Local police reported that the attacker, a 44-year-old man identified by the surname Zhong, was arrested at the scene. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa condemned the attack, calling it “despicable” and urging Beijing to provide an explanation “as soon as possible.” She emphasised that such an event “should never happen in any country.” Although the nationality of…

Lebanon on the brink after second day of deadly device explosions Lebanon is on high alert following two days of devastating electronic device explosions that have left the country shaken. On Tuesday, thousands of pagers suddenly detonated, followed by hundreds of walkie-talkies exploding on Wednesday, targeting members of the Hezbollah group, according to multiple reports. Sources suggest Israel’s Mossad spy agency was behind the attacks. The walkie-talkie blasts resulted in 20 deaths and over 450 injuries, while the pager explosions a day earlier killed 12 and left more than 2,000 wounded. While Israel has not officially commented on the explosions,…

Teamsters union declines to endorse Harris or Trump in presidential race For the first time since 1996, the powerful International Brotherhood of Teamsters has chosen not to endorse a candidate in the US presidential race. The union, representing about 1.3 million members across the US and Canada, announced it received “few commitments on key Teamsters issues” from either Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or Republican nominee Donald Trump. Despite polling its members, the union said there was “no definitive support” for either candidate, although recent surveys indicated a significant lean toward Trump. This decision is seen as a setback for the…

Venezuelan opposition leader claims he was forced to accept Maduro’s election win Edmundo González, an opposition candidate in Venezuela, has stated that he was “forced” to acknowledge President Nicolás Maduro’s controversial victory in the July election before being granted asylum in Spain. In a video message from Madrid, González claimed that Maduro’s aides coerced him into signing a letter while he was hiding in the Spanish embassy in Caracas earlier this month. He said he was given an ultimatum: sign the document or face severe consequences. “There were very tense hours of coercion, blackmail and pressure. “At that point I…

X users in Brazil gain access despite ongoing ban Some Brazilian users of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, were able to log back in on Wednesday, despite an ongoing ban issued by the country’s judiciary last month. The unexpected access came after X made changes to how its servers are accessed within Brazil, sparking a wave of activity from users eager to return to the platform. In a statement released Wednesday evening, a spokesperson for X confirmed that the platform’s restoration in Brazil was unintentional. “To continue providing optimal service to our users, we changed network…

Kentucky highway shooting suspect found dead, officials believe Authorities believe they have located the body of a man suspected of carrying out a highway shooting spree in Kentucky that left five people injured nearly two weeks ago. The discovery was made in Laurel County during a manhunt, along with evidence that has led police to conclude it is the body of 32-year-old Joseph Couch, the primary suspect, officials said during a press conference on Wednesday evening. The search for Couch has been ongoing since September 7, when he allegedly opened fire on drivers along Interstate 75 before fleeing into a…

Eerie video shows Titan submersible tail cone on ocean floor Video released by the Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation shows the remains of the Titan submersible on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean after an implosion claimed the lives of all five on board. Remotely operated vehicle footage shows the vessel’s tail cone resting on the ocean floor. The video was the conclusive evidence investigators needed to determine the catastrophic loss following the incident on June 18, 2023. The Titan’s implosion happened less than two hours after its descent toward the wreck of the Titanic. The submersible was owned…

The brutal truth behind Italy’s migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia Keir Starmer says he wants to learn from Italy’s ‘dramatic’ statistics. But a Guardian investigation reveals that EU money goes to officers who are involved in shocking abuse, leaving people to die in the desert and colluding with smugglers. When she saw them, lined up at the road checkpoint, Marie sensed the situation might turn ugly. Four officers, each wearing the combat green of Tunisia’s national guard. They asked to look inside her bag.“There was nothing, just some clothes.” For weeks Marie had traversed the…

Interest rates UK latest: Bank of England set to reveal next decision The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday after the latest UK inflation figures remained stubbornly high. Most economists think the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) rate-setters will keep base rate unchanged at 5 per cent, its highest level since 2008, during the global financial crisis. The Bank cut rates from 5.25 per cent last month – the first reduction since 2020, in a move welcomed by squeezed borrowers still suffering from the cost-of-living crisis. The move disappointed savers, however. Bank of…

The granddaughter of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini has left Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s ‘Brothers of Italy’ party as she believes it is too right wing on LGBTQ+ and other minority rights. Rachele Mussolini, who is a city councillor in Rome said she was joining the centre-right Forza Italia. Forza Italia is part of the Italian government’s ruling coalition, but is seen as more liberal than Meloni’s party. ‘It is time to turn the page and join a party that I feel is closer to my moderate and centrist sensibilities,’ the 50-year-old told the Ansa news agency. Mussolini is known…