We must stop mollycoddling kids, says Saturday detentions head teacher

The murder of Wadee Alfayoumi and attack on his mother stand as one of the worst hate crimes in the US since Gaza war began.Joseph Czuba, 73, who was sentenced to 53 years for the October 2023 murder of six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee Alfayoumi and the stabbing of his mother, Hanan Shaheen, died in prison. The attack, motivated by hate against Muslims in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict, has highlighted a surge in violence against Palestinians...

Air India has provided interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to 147 families of the 229 deceased passengers from the AI 171 crash, with 52 additional claims under verification. The Tata Group established "The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust," pledging Rs 1 crore per deceased and support for first responders and infrastructure rebuilding. Want More Context? 🔎

Police arrested one person and impounded two motorcycles during a Rebels gang funeral ride in South Auckland, where about 40 motorbikes were observed disregarding traffic signals and endangering motorists. Inspector Kerry Watson noted concerns over dangerous riding, including at least one bike performing a burnout on Penrose Rd. Want More Context? 🔎

Arab countries will condemn Hamas and call for its disarmament at a UN ministerial event next week, aiming to encourage European recognition of Palestinian statehood, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. This initiative, led by France and Saudi Arabia, includes plans for a post-war roadmap towards a two-state solution and demands for an end to Israeli settlement expansion and the financial blockade on the Palestinian authority. Want More Context? 🔎

A China-flagged research vessel, the Xue Long 2, was detected by the U.S. Coast Guard about 290 nautical miles north of Utqiagvik, Alaska, within the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf. The Coast Guard emphasized its commitment to monitoring foreign vessel activity to protect U.S. territorial integrity, while Canada also reported monitoring the ship's movements. Want More Context? 🔎

European holidaymakers may soon be able to carry up to two litres of liquids, including perfumes and wine, in their hand luggage at major airports equipped with advanced CT scanners, pending approval from the European Civil Aviation Conference. This change follows the lifting of the 100ml limit at Birmingham and Edinburgh airports, which already utilize this technology, while other UK airports continue to enforce the older restrictions. Want More Context? 🔎