Electric car targets under review as backlash grows

SummaryKenya's independent police oversight body is investigating the death of Albert Ojwang, detained for "false publication" after a social media post. Arrested in Homa Bay and transported 350km to Nairobi, he reportedly sustained head injuries while in custody and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Rights group Amnesty International has called for a thorough investigation, expressing concern over the treatment of government critics, particularly noting the suspicious circumstances surrounding Ojwang's arrest and subsequent...

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's upcoming space mission aboard Axiom-4 represents a historic achievement for India. His wife, Kamna, reflects on his remarkable journey, emphasizing his dedication, courage, and transition from fighter pilot to space explorer. She highlights his exceptional problem-solving abilities and steadfast spirit, celebrating his commitment to this groundbreaking endeavor. Full Article

A runaway pet zebra named Ed, who evaded capture for over a week in Tennessee, was successfully captured on Sunday after being located near a subdivision in Christiana. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Ed was safely airlifted back to his owner, Laura Ford, with assistance from a team from Texas, and is reported to be "100% healthy." The zebra became an internet sensation, with numerous social media posts and memes depicting his adventures,...

A murder investigation has been initiated following the death of a teenage boy in the Nevin Road area of New Moston, Manchester, around 5pm today. Three arrests have been made, and a significant police cordon is established at the scene and near the Fairway Inn. Superintendent Marcus Noden described the incident as "distressing and heart-breaking," urging anyone with information or eyewitness accounts to contact Greater Manchester Police, referencing log 2250 of 8/6/25, or report anonymously...

SummaryQatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call to discuss bilateral cooperation and the ongoing military situation in Gaza, where Israel's offensive has resulted in nearly 54,800 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2023. The conversation took place ahead of a high-level UN conference on the Palestinian issue, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, amidst international calls for a ceasefire that Israel has rejected. Additionally, Israel faces war...

André Rhoden-PaulBBC NewsIsrael has declared it will take necessary measures to prevent the pro-Palestinian boat, Madleen, from reaching Gaza, where it is carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including Greta Thunberg. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) would act against any attempts to breach the naval blockade aimed at preventing weapon transfers to Hamas. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the voyage, condemned these threats, asserting their right to deliver aid...