The Akron Police Department has released bodycam footage showing the response to a mass shooting that occurred at a birthday party. According to News 5 Cleveland, the incident took place on June 2, when approximately 200 people were gathered to celebrate on Kelly Avenue in Ohio. The footage reveals that police initially arrived at the scene to disperse the crowd, citing concerns about traffic disruption. After the police left, partygoers returned, but just a few hours later, shortly after midnight, authorities received reports of a shooting. The attack resulted in one fatality and 24 injuries. Akron Police Chief Brian Harding…
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Leipzig, Germany, experienced another disaster on August 18, 2024, when a fire erupted on a Ferris wheel, engulfing two gondolas. The blaze began in one gondola and quickly spread to another, causing them to spin uncontrollably. “We were about 100 to 150 meters away, heading to a concert when we saw the Ferris wheel ablaze and some people still inside,” an eyewitness recounted. “It was a chaotic sight. The Ferris wheel started spinning wildly while it was on fire and people were trapped inside. It was a harrowing scene.” At least 23 people were injured in the incident. Police officials…
JOHANNESBURG: Ninety-five Libyans, discovered at a suspected military training camp in South Africa’s northeast in July, are set to be deported back to Libya on Sunday, according to the home affairs ministry. The group has been detained since July 26, following a police raid on a remote training camp near White River, approximately 360 kilometers (220 miles) east of Johannesburg. “They are scheduled to depart from South Africa this morning from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, with the flight funded by the Libyan Government,” the home affairs ministry stated. The men entered South Africa in April on visas meant for security…
Fires that have devastated forests near Turkey’s third-largest city, Izmir, for the past four days are largely under control, authorities reported on Sunday. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli stated that while efforts to extinguish remaining hotspots are ongoing, the flames are now mainly contained. “There is no risk to the city itself. Firefighters have managed to contain the blaze in a valley. Fortunately, the fire in the Yamanlar area of Izmir is under control now,” Yumakli told reporters. A new fire that broke out on Saturday in the province of Izmir, threatening the coastal resort of Cesme, has been…
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced a series of penalties for government employees who fail to attend the five daily congregational prayers, known as Salat al-jama’ah, despite previous directives requiring their participation. During an interview marking the third anniversary of the Taliban’s rule, spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing Sharia law and its associated penalties. Mujahid explained that employees who miss these prayers will face a tiered system of consequences. Initially, they will receive a warning, but continued absences could lead to reassignment to a different position or a demotion. “If employees persist in missing prayers…
TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Israel to advocate for a truce in Gaza, stated on Monday that the ongoing negotiations might represent the “best, possibly last” chance to reach an agreement to end the conflict. “This is a crucial moment—likely the most promising opportunity, and maybe the final chance—to secure the release of hostages, establish a ceasefire, and set everyone on a path toward lasting peace and security,” Blinken said during his meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Blinken indicated that President Joe Biden had tasked him with pushing the negotiations to a conclusion.…
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo reshuffled his cabinet on Monday, just weeks before his departure, to ensure a smooth transition to his successor, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, his office announced. Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, will step down in October after leaving office with high approval ratings due to his successful economic management during the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday, Jokowi appointed new ministers for law and human rights, energy and mineral resources, and investment. He also named new heads for the food and drug agency and the newly established national nutrition agency. Former investment minister Bahlil Lahadalia,…
CHICAGO: President Joe Biden will deliver a poignant farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, officially handing over the party’s nomination for the November election to Kamala Harris. Just weeks after his unexpected withdrawal and Harris’s surprising rise, Biden is expected to receive a hero’s farewell from many of the same supporters who had concerns about his age. The 81-year-old will likely endorse Harris—America’s first female, Black, and South Asian vice president—as the best candidate to continue his efforts to protect American democracy from Republican challenger Donald Trump. Harris is scheduled to make a brief appearance…
MARSEILLE, France: On Monday, officials reported that two wildfires in southern France had forced the evacuation of several thousand people before being brought under control. In Canet-en-Roussillon, near Perpignan, approximately 3,000 holidaymakers were evacuated from a campsite to a municipal building due to a fire exacerbated by strong winds. The blaze destroyed one mobile home and partially damaged five others, but was later brought under control, according to rescue services. Further up the Mediterranean coast, a fire in Frontignan, near Montpellier, prompted evacuations from the affected areas but was also contained. Jerome Bonnafoux, a spokesman for the regional firefighters, stated…
BEIRUT: On Monday, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli military targets in northern Israel, including a drone strike on a base and an assault on soldiers near the Lebanese border. This comes amid ongoing cross-border exchanges between Hezbollah and the Israeli army, which have intensified since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the Gaza conflict. Tensions have escalated significantly following an Israeli strike last month on Beirut’s southern suburbs that killed Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, just hours before another attack in Tehran resulted in the death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. Both Iran…
