At least 32 killed in stampedes at 2 Christmas charity events in Nigeria

German detectives are urging British police to revive their investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance, as prime suspect Christian Brueckner nears release from prison after serving a sentence for sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police's Operation Grange may uncover critical evidence, especially with 20,000 pages of evidence ready for translation. Despite Brueckner's admission of abduction, a lack of forensic evidence links him to Maddie's case, prompting concerns from German authorities about him walking free without further action....

Summary of Bryan Kohberger's Trial RulingIn a ruling made public Thursday, Judge Steven Hippler allowed Bryan Kohberger's immediate family members to attend his upcoming quadruple-murder trial despite the possibility of being called as witnesses. Kohberger, charged with the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, is facing a potential death penalty if convicted. The judge emphasized that the presence of family members supports the values of a public trial while minimizing...

A senior Hamas official has expressed that the group is unwilling to engage in further negotiations for a ceasefire or hostage release while Israel's blockade continues, which they describe as a "starvation war." Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza, aiming to pressure Hamas for the release of hostages and replace humanitarian aid distribution with a new system controlled by private companies, which the UN has criticized as a violation of humanitarian principles. Amidst escalating...

Injury-plagued St Kilda forward Max King, 24, remains optimistic about returning to play in 2025 after suffering a knee injury during a practice match, which has sidelined him for the entire season. Despite undergoing a second arthroscope last month and facing uncertainty in his recovery, King expressed hope that he is on the right path and is no longer "guessing" about his return. At a recent event honoring late St Kilda champion Danny Frawley, he...

SummaryIn response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Deutz, a historic German engine manufacturer, pivoted to defense, anticipating that 2% of its projected €2bn annual revenue will now come from military contracts. This shift reflects a broader trend among Germany's Mittelstand companies, as they embrace rising defense spending amid economic challenges, with firms like Alzchem reorienting from agricultural supplies to ammunition production. The move marks a significant cultural shift in Germany, where arms manufacturing has long...

Toyota has projected a 21% decline in operating profits for the fiscal year, forecasting ¥3.8tn ($26bn) due to the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs, which could cost the company ¥180bn for April and May. Amid these challenges, Toyota is considering a $42bn buyout of Toyota Industries, led by Akio Toyoda, which has led to a significant increase in its shares. This strategy may prompt other industrial groups to explore similar acquisitions as the global...