At least 25 are killed and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

On February 16, 2021, the narrator planned for a drug-free water birth but ended up with a traumatic emergency c-section. Following this experience, a new campaign called Delivering Better is advocating for improved maternity services in the UK due to the high number of women experiencing negative birth experiences. The group's report highlights the long-term mental and physical impacts of traumatic births on women, emphasizing the need for better support and listening to women's needs...

A 30-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a young boy died in a hit-and-run crash in Smethwick, near Birmingham. The grey Porsche Cayenne collided with a Toyota Auris carrying four adults and the two-year-old boy, leaving two adults in serious condition in the hospital. Sharjeel Shahzad faces multiple charges including driving while disqualified and failing to stop after a collision, and is set to appear in Birmingham Magistrates’ Court...

Five IEDs, totaling 21.5 kg, were discovered in Manipur's Imphal East district during a joint operation by the Spear Corps and state police. The recovery included two 5.5 kg IEDs, one 4 kg IED, two 3.5 kg IEDs, and a 25m Cordtex wire, with a canine playing a vital role in the operation. In Kangpokpi district, security forces seized a submachine gun and an improvised mortar known locally as 'pumpi' from Phaileng. Full Article

Two street characters in Mexico, dressed as Santa Claus and the Grinch, got into a physical altercation over tips in Aguascalientes, sparking a brawl that led to their arrest by the police. The conflict arose when one character noticed he was receiving less money from tourists than the other, leading to a chaotic scene in the city square and both characters being handcuffed. This incident adds to the list of holiday crimes, including Santa thieves...

A video shows a man lighting his shirt on fire on a TTC bus. The incident occurred in Toronto, Canada, but further details about the man's identity or motives are not provided. The video has caused concern and speculation about the man's mental state and the safety of public transportation. Full Article

Despite high inflation, strong economic growth, and a robust labor market, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. While market traders anticipate the rate cut, there is some skepticism among experts, with former Kansas City Fed President Esther George cautioning against it due to the need to monitor inflation closely and signal stability to the public and markets. Full Article