Surprise strike at Germany's Hamburg Airport affects more than 40,000 passengers

In a recent briefing in Tel Aviv, Israeli Defence Forces spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani responded to Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's criticism of Israel's actions in the Gaza war, emphasizing that Hamas does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. While Anand labeled Israel's military response as "aggression" and discussed the need for Hamas to disarm and release hostages, Shoshani asserted that Israel aims to minimize civilian harm and is compelled to act against terrorist...

A sweeping US tax and spending bill has moved closer to a House vote after overcoming Republican conflicts, with four hard-line congressmen voting "present," allowing it to advance. The legislation aims to extend Trump-era tax cuts, increase military spending, and end taxes on tips, funded partially by cuts to Medicaid and green subsidies. However, dissent remains among party factions, with conservatives demanding stricter Medicaid work requirements and moderates seeking a higher local tax deduction cap,...

US drugmaker Regeneron has agreed to purchase genetics testing start-up 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million, following the company's decline in market value from $5.8 billion in 2021, amid concerns over its unprofitable business model and data privacy issues. Co-founder Anne Wojcicki will relinquish control as part of the sale, which aims to maintain customer privacy policies while allowing Regeneron to continue offering 23andMe’s genetic testing services. The acquisition raises concerns among the 15...

SummaryJayde Gilbert, a 30-year-old woman, was tragically killed in a crash in Hamilton, prompting a homicide investigation. Following the incident, her mother is now caring for Gilbert's two children, aged seven and eight, and a Givealittle fundraising campaign has been established to support them. Police are seeking witnesses, particularly a woman in pink, to assist with the investigation into the fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Ohaupo Rd and Kahikatea Drive. Full Article

Trading standards officers seized approximately 45 unlabelled tubs of suspected illegal shisha tobacco from Café Diana in Kensington during a late-night raid on May 9, where patrons were found smoking the substance. This café, known for its connection to Princess Diana, is under investigation for breaching health and tobacco-related legislation, following previous prosecutions of similar violations in South Kensington. Kensington and Chelsea Council emphasized the importance of compliance to protect consumer trust and maintain fair...

SummaryAt Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass in Rome, Nigerian political rivals Peter Obi and President Bola Tinubu were seen sharing a light-hearted moment, despite their fierce rivalry following Tinubu's victory over Obi in the contentious 2023 presidential election. Their encounter, which included jokes about being part of the Nigerian delegation, was viewed positively by some politicians, suggesting it might help ease political tensions. As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, speculation arises about a potential...