South Africa police: Officers let ringleader in illegal gold mine disaster escape

Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthi) group announced it targeted the Israeli Nevatim Airbase with a hypersonic ballistic missile, claiming the operation was successful. Yahya Saree, the group's military spokesman, stated that this attack follows a previous strike on the same airbase within 24 hours, which also involved a Palestine-2 hypersonic missile. In response, the Israeli military confirmed intercepting a missile and a drone approaching from Yemen, stating no alarms were activated during the incident. Full Article

Opening arguments in the trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr commenced, three years after he fatally shot Black motorist Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in April 2022. Charged with second-degree murder and pleading not guilty, Schurr's defense claims he acted within his rights as a police officer amidst a struggle where Lyoya allegedly reached for Schurr's stun gun. Lyoya's family has filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against Schurr and the...

SummaryPeter Dutton is facing a challenging path to becoming Australia's 32nd prime minister, with just four days until the polls close, as he campaigns in marginal seats despite national polls favoring Labor. A Roy Morgan poll indicates Labor leading 53 to 47 percent, but former media chief Andrew Carswell suggests the coalition could benefit from a rise in protest votes for right-wing minor parties like One Nation, which has seen a significant increase in support....

European and Ukrainian officials are concerned that Donald Trump may abandon peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, potentially using minor progress as a reason to disengage. Despite his promise to end the war quickly, Trump has struggled to gain support for a ceasefire amid Putin's refusal to meet key demands, prompting worries that he is preparing to leave the resolution efforts to Ukraine and Europe. As tensions rise, Kyiv is reportedly preparing for a possible...

Marks & Spencer has suspended orders on its website and apps, offering refunds for transactions made after Wednesday due to an ongoing cyber-attack that has disrupted their systems. The company has instructed hundreds of warehouse staff to remain at home while customers face continued challenges, including the inability to collect orders, purchase or use gift cards, and access the Sparks reward scheme. Four days into the incident, there is still no indication of when M&S...

Hedy Fry, a notable long-serving politician in Canada, is seeking re-election in Vancouver Centre, where she holds the title of the longest-serving female Member of Parliament. Fry, who first gained prominence by defeating then-Prime Minister Kim Campbell in 1993, has faced various challenges throughout her career, including public controversy over her remarks in 2001 regarding racial discrimination. Despite not holding a cabinet position since 1997, she has remained an influential figure, continuing to serve in...