- Former MP Ann Widdecombe found dead at home in Dartmoor
- Fresh appeal for information in 39-year-old murder case of mother Antoinette Smith
- German police end hostage situation in Berlin supermarket with arrest
- EU regulators assess potential violations of law by Facebook and Instagram’s design choices.
- US demands Iran cease attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Kananaskis recovers from floods but some trails remain closed
- Hegseth expresses frustration over grooming standard non-compliance by troops
- Ukraine targets 49 ships from Russia’s shadow fleet in recent attacks
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Police renew appeal for information on the 1987 murder of Antoinette Smith, who vanished after a David Bowie concert in Co Meath, as families seek answers.
Ukrainian strikes have severely impacted Russia’s shadow fleet, resulting in the loss of 49 vessels this week and escalating fuel shortages across the country.
Dozens of students and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been rescued after 56 days in captivity. President Bola Tinubu announced the successful operation, which resulted in the arrest of eight assailants. The kidnappings have raised ongoing concerns about the security crisis in Nigeria.
A woman gave birth mid-flight on ITA Airways flight AZ855, capturing a historic moment at 34,000 feet. The crew, alongside a doctor and nurse onboard, provided immediate assistance. The flight returned to Dakar for medical support before proceeding to Rome.
British woman Rachel Kerr, 31, has been found safe in Agadir, Morocco, after her disappearance following a night out. Kerr, from Maddiston, Falkirk, had not been seen for several days before police located her. She is now reunited with her brother.
Rebel groups, including Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, have established checkpoints around Mali’s capital, Bamako, and captured the northern town of Tessalit. This surge follows recent attacks that killed Defence Minister Sadio Camara, raising concerns over Mali’s military response to escalating violence.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Jerusalem for violently assaulting a nun, resulting in injuries to her head and face. This attack, described as an “act of sectarian violence” by Olivier Poquillon of the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research, has raised alarms over rising attacks on Christians. The investigation continues.
Investigators confirm the Bayesian superyacht sinking was not due to a storm, finding it manageable weather. British billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah were among the seven victims. Prosecutors may charge the captain and crew; further inquiries are ongoing.
A plane crash at Parafield Airport in Adelaide has resulted in at least two fatalities, including a pilot and a passenger. Several workers in the hangar sustained injuries, prompting emergency services to respond promptly. An investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau is underway.
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