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Japanese atomic bomb survivors receive Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, has received the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The hibakusha are survivors of the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has honored its efforts to free the world of nuclear weapons. Nobel Committee Chair Joergen Watne Frydnes stated that the organization "contributed greatly to the establishment of the nuclear taboo."
Sources indicate North Koreans joined Russian forces in Ukraine
North Korean military engineers have been deployed to assist Russia in targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles, and North Koreans operating in Ukrainian-occupied territory have already been killed, according to top authorities in Kyiv and Seoul. There are dozens of North Koreans behind Russian borders, working on "launcher systems for KN-23 missiles." North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, travelled to Russia last year for a summit with Vladimir Putin, during which the two men strengthened their growing ties through a secret arms deal.
TSB is down: Banking app fails, leaving thousands of Brits unable to access their accounts
However, TSB's app is experiencing troubles this morning, leaving many Britons unable to access their accounts. According to Down Detector, the outage began at about 07:30 BST and affected consumers throughout the UK. TSB has now recognized the situation, tweeting: 'We apologize that some of our customers are having difficulty accessing our services this morning.
Taiwan’s President vows to reject ‘annexation’
President William Lai committed to maintaining Taiwan's self-governing status in his most high-profile public address since assuTaiwan'sice earlier this year. In a thinly veiled reference to China to the island, Lai stated that he would" "uphold the commitment to resist annexation or encroachment upon our sovereignty." At the same time, Lai committed to maintaining "the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait" and to working with Beijing on topics such as climate change, infectious disease control, and regional security.
From Iran jail, Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi pushes for Middle East peace
Narges Mohammadi, an incarcerated Nobel Peace Prize laureate, issued a call for Middle Eastern peace from Tehran's notorious Evin prison on the first anniversary of her honour. In an interview with Italy's Corriere della Sera, the Iranian human rights campaigner stated: "Today, the dark shadow of war once again hangs over our beloved country." I loathe war. All those responsible for war are not only condemned by the people of the lands and times they destroy, but they are also permanently shamed and ostracized in the annals of human history.
Hurricane Milton damages Florida with tornadoes and flooding
Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc in Florida, spawning tornadoes, torrential rains, and furious winds that damaged homes and knocked out electricity to millions of people. While the National Hurricane Center said on Thursday that the storm, which had landed on the state's western coast hours earlier, had fallen to a Category 1 hurricane, it was still moving over Florida at 150 km/h (93 mph). On Wednesday, Milton landed as a Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key, Florida, at about 8:30 pm (00:30 GMT). It had maximum sustained winds of 195km/h (121mph).
Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing after pilot dies
The Airbus A350 crew attempted to recover the 59-year-old when he lost consciousness, but he was pronounced dead before the jet arrived. A spokeswoman stated that he had no known prior health issues. A plane had to make an emergency landing when its pilot died on board. The Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul was redirected to New York when the guy passed out shortly after takeoff.
Sudan’s RSF accuses Egypt of air strikes on its forces
The chief of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has accused Egypt of being engaged in air strikes on the paramilitary group, but Cairo has denied the allegations. Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, alleged that Egypt was deploying US bombers to target his soldiers near Jebel Moya, a strategic location south of Khartoum. "If the Americans were not in agreement, these bombs would not reach Sudan," he stated in a video uploaded online on Wednesday.
24 individuals linked to hundreds of Gosport War Memorial Hospital deaths
The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate has taken 1,200 witness statements in connection with hundreds of deaths caused by opioid addiction at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. Police have identified 24 suspects as they probe the deaths of hundreds of hospital patients in Hampshire. The independent police inquiry into the deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital began after a 2018 investigation revealed that hundreds of patients' lives had been cut short due to the usage of opioids.
13 US states sue TikTok for ‘harming young people’s mental health’
TikTok termed the charges false and stated that the company was "proud of and remains deeply committed to the work we've done to protect teens". Thirteen US states and Washington, DC, are suing TikTok, alleging that the company is damaging children's mental health and failing to protect them. The complaints claim that the video-sharing software is designed to be addictive and keep teens riveted to the screen.
Colleges that allow pro-Palestinian protests risk Republican punishment
Top Republicans are threatening to withhold billions of dollars in federal money from some of the most prestigious colleges in the United States, depriving them of formal accreditation as punishment for allowing pro-Palestinian protests on their campuses. A video recording of a meeting in Washington examined last week between House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and the powerful pro-Israel lobby group the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). In it, Scalise described his intention to launch a huge offensive on universities that failed to suppress criticism of Israel.
Syria claims Israeli strikes in Damascus killed people
Syria's foreign ministry has criticized a suspected Israeli air strike on an apartment building in Damascus, which it claims killed seven civilians. According to the ministry, women and children were among those killed in Tuesday evening's attack on the Mezzeh area, which includes the Iranian embassy and other diplomatic buildings. The Israeli military has not commented. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported 13 deaths, including nine civilians and two members of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, a crucial supporter of Iran and Syria's government.