- Hitler is back: Namibian politician with unusual name set for re-election; claims no Nazi connection The Times of India
- Politician named Adolf Hitler set to win election in southern African country New York Post
- Adolf Hitler Uunona, Local Politician, Poised for Reelection in Namibia Haaretz
- Adolf Hitler runs for re-election: Namibian politician burdened with Nazi tyrant's name hopes for fifth term in office Daily Mail
- Namibia's "Adolf Hitler" on the Ballot in 2025. But Not the One You Think | Firstpost Africa Firstpost
UK to extend sugar tax to cover bottled milkshakes and pre-packaged lattes
Levy will also apply to more fizzy drinks as health secretary says government ‘will not look away as children get unhealthier’
Sweet-toothed consumers face paying more for bottled milkshakes and some fizzy drinks after the government confirmed plans for a tougher sugar tax.
Designed to tackle obesity, the levy currently applies to drinks with a sugar content of 5g per 100ml. However, after a public consultation this is being cut to 4.5g per 100ml, meaning it could cover hundreds more products.
Continue reading...‘Queen of the Zoo’: Gramma, tortoise who lived through two world wars, dies aged 141
Gramma came to San Diego Zoo from Bronx Zoo in 1928 or 1931 and lived through 20 US presidents
After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.
Gramma was born in her native habitat and was estimated to be about 141 years old, zoo officials said. She died on 20 November.
Continue reading...Woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation – Syracuse.com
- Woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation Syracuse.com
- Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation AP News
- Woman Wakes Up in Coffin After Brother Tried to Donate Her Organs and Have Her Cremated People.com
- Woman Found Alive in Coffin After Knocking Heard at Crematorium Yahoo
- Staff Shocked When They Hear Knock From Inside Coffin Ahead of Cremation Newsweek
Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu dies in South Africa aged 43
News of his death has shocked many at home in Nigeria, prompting an outpouring of grief.
Four new arrests made following Louvre jewellery heist
Two men and two women from Paris are the latest to be questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.
Seven killed in Kyiv as Russia hits Ukraine’s energy sector with missiles and drones
Wide-ranging assault included drones that crossed into Romanian and Moldovan territory
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, killing seven and injuring 21 in Kyiv as a fresh round of US-brokered peace negotiations began in Abu Dhabi.
A total of 22 missiles, including four hypersonic Kinzhals, and 464 drones, were fired by Russia in attacks that principally targeted Kyiv and the surrounding area, according to the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Continue reading...A NATO ally staring down Russia is doubling down on HIMARS after Ukraine showed what they can do – Business Insider
- A NATO ally staring down Russia is doubling down on HIMARS after Ukraine showed what they can do Business Insider
- Estonia proceeding with second HIMARS buy, eyeing ‘28-29 delivery Breaking Defense
- Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS Deal With Estonia: Strategic Defense Enhancements Meyka
- Estonia to Proceed With Second HIMARS Order Amid Delivery Delays The Defense Post
- 6 HIMARS Not Enough Estonia Doubles Down Despite Long Waits, Also Buys Korean Alternative Defense Express
US-backed GHF ‘aid mission’ in Gaza ends – a timeline of violence
GHF is halting operations after more than 2,000 Palestinians were killed in and around its distribution sites.
Nato scrambles jets as Russian drones make deepest incursion into Romania
Fighter jets track two uncrewed aircraft in first daytime breach of Romanian airspace since full-scale Ukraine war
Nato jets were scrambled to track two Russian drones that crossed into Romania on Tuesday in the deepest and first daytime incursion into the country’s airspace since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
German Typhoon and Romanian F-16 fighter jets took off in pairs to follow the uncrewed aircraft. The first flew back into Ukrainian airspace, but the second was later found downed in Puieşti, about 70 miles from Ukraine.
Continue reading...Ukrainian security source says Russia reacted to an attack by firing missiles into its own buildings – Business Insider
- Ukrainian security source says Russia reacted to an attack by firing missiles into its own buildings Business Insider
- Ukraine's military says it hit Russian oil refinery and terminal Reuters
- Ukraine Attacks Russia’s Black Sea Oil Infrastructure Again Bloomberg.com
- Unique Russian A-60 Laser Testbed Jet Destroyed In Ukrainian Attack The War Zone
- 3 Killed in Rostov Region as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Overnight Air Attacks The Moscow Times
India, Pakistan to play T20 World Cup 2026 group match on February 15
Bitter rivals India and Pakistan will face off in Group A at next year's 20-team competition.
UN calls for probe into Israel’s strikes on Lebanon
At least 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed in the Israeli strike on Ein El-Hilweh camp.
Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
South African police investigate allegations made against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla by another of ex-president’s daughters
South African police are investigating allegations that a daughter of the former president Jacob Zuma tricked men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine by telling them they were travelling to Russia for a paramilitary training course.
Another of Zuma’s daughters, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, filed a police report on Saturday alleging that her sister Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and two others, Siphokazi Xuma and Blessing Khoza, had recruited 17 men who are now trapped on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine.
Continue reading...Israel says it receives remains believed to be of Gaza captive
Testing to determine whether remains belong to one of the three remaining deceased captives still in Gaza.
Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least $70bn, UN says
Report says Israel’s operations ‘significantly undermined every pillar of survival’ and reduced the economy by 87%
Israel’s war in Gaza has created a “human-made abyss”, and reconstruction is likely to cost more than $70bn (£53bn) over several decades, the United Nations has said.
The UN’s trade and development agency (Unctad) said in a report that Israel’s military operations had “significantly undermined every pillar of survival” and that the entire population of 2.3 million people faced “extreme, multidimensional impoverishment”.
Continue reading...Images of dog rescuing cat in Thai floods likely used AI, expert says – BBC
- Images of dog rescuing cat in Thai floods likely used AI, expert says BBC
- Russia Strikes Ukraine and Signals Resistance to Amended Peace Plan The New York Times
- Russian barrage on Kyiv kills seven, disrupts energy supplies Reuters
- 6 dead as Russian missiles 'rain down' in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say ABC News
- Russia Bombards Kyiv Hours After Trump Voices Hope for Ukraine Deal Bloomberg.com
Author of Inconvenient Indian discovers he has no indigenous roots – BBC
- Author of Inconvenient Indian discovers he has no indigenous roots BBC
- Thomas King, Award-Winning Canadian Author, Says He Is Not Indigenous The New York Times
- Canada: ‘Inconvenient Indian’ author Thomas King says he is not Indigenous The Guardian
- ‘Inconvenient Indian’ Author Thomas King Reveals He Has No Cherokee Ancestry The Hollywood Reporter
- Opinion: A most inconvenient Indian The Globe and Mail
Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.
Italian man ‘dressed as dead mother in order to claim her pension’
Man from Borgo Virgilio investigated for benefit fraud and hiding body since woman’s death in 2022
An Italian man is under investigation for benefit fraud and hiding a body after allegedly dressing up as his dead mother – including mimicking her hairstyle with a wig and wearing makeup and jewellery – in order to claim her pension.
The man, from Borgo Virgilio close to the northern Italian city of Mantua, allegedly claimed thousands of euros in pension payments after the death of his mother in 2022. Instead of reporting her death, he allegedly hid her body in his home.
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