Nigeria: 100 abducted schoolchildren released — reports
The children were among 315 pupils and staff who were kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in late November. The fate of another 165 students and staff thought to still be in captivity is unclear.The 100 schoolchildren who were released have arrived in the capital Abuja, a UN source told the AFP news agency. They... Read More
Louvre: Water leak damages hundred of historic books –
France’s flagship Louvre Museum has experienced yet more damage to its collection; this time historic works were ruined by a water leak Water leak damages hundred of historic books AFP, Reuters Compounding embarrassment over the state of the Louvre’s security system, upkeep and bureaucracy are now in the spotlight in the wake of a foreseeable... Read More
Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
Video shows arrest outside Heathrow AirportA three-year-old girl was among those treated for injuries after men allegedly used what police believe was pepper spray during a suitcase robbery at Heathrow Airport. The Metropolitan Police said the substance was sprayed when a group of four men stole a woman’s suitcase in a car park lift on... Read More
New US security strategy aligns with Russia’s vision, Moscow says”
Russia has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy, calling it “largely consistent” with Moscow’s vision. The 33-page document, unveiled by the US administration this week, suggests Europe is facing “civilisational erasure” and does not cast Russia as a threat to the US. Combatting foreign influence, ending mass migration, and rejecting the EU’s... Read More
At least 46 people rushed to hospital from NYC’s 2 overdose prevention centers, who says it doesn’t know what happened to them
At least 46 people rushed to hospital from NYC’s 2 overdose prevention centers, who says it doesn’t know what happened to them New York City’s two government-funded shooting galleries purport to prevent fatal overdoses — but at least 46 junkies had to be rushed by ambulance to the nearest hospital in cardiac arrest or with... Read More
A suspect has been charged in the Friday stabbing on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to police.
Oscar Solarzano, 33, has been charged with five counts including attempted first-degree murder, assault with deadly weapon serious injury and carrying concealed weapon, according to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. The male victim was found with a stab wound just before 5 p.m. near North Brevard Street and East 22nd Street, where the train appeared... Read More
One man arrested after number of people sprayed with ‘form of pepper spray’, Met Police say-sky news
The Metropolitan Police has said a number of people were sprayed with “a form of pepper spray” at London’s Heathrow Airport earlier today. One man has been arrested on suspicion of assault. This is the force’s statement in full: Police are in attendance at Heathrow Airport while we investigate the circumstances around the assault of... Read More
Champion Hurdle contender William Munny to miss festive period after setback –
Barry Connell’s Champion Hurdle contender William Munny has been ruled out of his intended return to action over Christmas due to a minor setback.The seven-year-old fared well over hurdles as a novice last term, finishing second to Kopek Des Bordes in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle after a prior Listed success. He will remain over hurdles... Read More
Zelensky says he had ‘substantive’ call with Witkoff –
“Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United States,” Mr Zelensky said on X. Mr Witkoff and Mr Kushner had held two days of talks with Ukraine’s senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in Miami... Read More
Australia hits Taliban officials with sanctions –
SYDNEY: Australia imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four officials in Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Saturday over what it said was a deteriorating human rights situation in the country, especially for women and girls. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the officials were involved “in the oppression of women and girls and in undermining... Read More