Fifth body found in Sicily yacht wreck to be brought ashore as one person still missing Five bodies have been found on the wreck of the Bayesian, with four already brought to shore and the preparations are being made to bring the fifth. Six people were missing after the luxury yacht sank, due to severe weather, but have not been formally identified. The body of Recaldo Thomas, the yacht’s chef – was recovered from the…
Election law changes spark mass protests in Indonesia Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Indonesia to denounce government efforts to overturn a recent constitutional court ruling that would expand electoral participation for smaller parties. Demonstrations have been held in major cities, including Jakarta, Padang, Bandung, and Yogyakarta. The court’s decision on Wednesday eliminated the requirement for parties to have 20% representation in regional assemblies to field candidates. However, the government swiftly responded…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
US aims to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East The U.S. is working to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East amid concerns over a possible Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel. U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, emphasised the country’s goal to “deter and defend against any future attack and avoid regional conflict” during a UN Security Council meeting. At the Security Council meeting in New York, Thomas-Greenfield called for a ceasefire deal to be…
Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out as party leader Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), signalling a need for a “new start” within the party. The 67-year-old leader, who has served as Prime Minister since 2021, is expected to step down after the LDP selects a new leader in September. Kishida’s decision comes as his popularity…
One dead as wildfires rage across Athens suburbs Fierce wildfires in the suburbs of Athens killed one person on Monday as flames spread rapidly across northern parts of the city. The body, believed to be a woman, was found in a shop in Vrilissia, a town in northern Athens, according to fire service sources. Thousands have been evacuated as the fires threaten homes, businesses, and schools, with authorities warning that the blazes could persist into…
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory Ukraine’s top commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced that Ukrainian forces have seized control of 1,000 square kilometres of Russian territory in their largest cross-border incursion since the war began. The offensive, now in its seventh day, is focused on Russia’s Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia, having brought war to others, is now experiencing it on its own soil. In response, Russian President Vladimir…
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