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Five attempt to cross English Channel to UK die
Five asylum seekers, one of whom was a child, perished in an overcrowded small boat as they crossed the English Channel from France to Britain hours after the British government approved a measure to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Approximately 32 kilometres (20 miles) southwest of the French port of Calais, the vessel transporting 112 individuals departed Wimereux in order to traverse one of the busiest shipping lanes on the planet.
Congress, AAP, others: India’s frail opposition challenges Modi
To what extent does the electoral environment in India's general election adhere to principles of fairness? The opposition alliance asserts, "Rather not very." It alleges that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, lead by Narendra Modi, withheld an equitable playing field from it.
UK owners reunite with 17-day-lost Australian dog
Milo, a Jack Russell Terrier cross, escaped his handler at Melbourne Airport as he prepared to fly home to Swansea. A canine reported missing in Australia for over two weeks has been returned to his owners in the United Kingdom. Jason Whatnall's partner, Nick Rowlands recently brought their dog Milo to Jason's native state of Victoria, Australia.
Top Israeli military intelligence official resigns on 7 Oct
In a letter of resignation, the head of intelligence for the Israeli military admitted blame for the shortcomings that preceded the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), Major General Aharon Haliva will retire after his successor is selected. In a letter, he admitted that his intelligence division "fell short of the responsibility placed upon us."
Airline delays due to Liverpool airport power outage
A passenger stated they were stranded on the tarmac for nearly three hours while Liverpool John Lennon Airport attempted to resolve a power disruption. Another passenger reported that a "full Ryanair flight" had been delayed at Dublin Airport since 1.30 pm1.30 pm. A power failure at Liverpool John Lennon Airport halted all aircraft, resulting in potential delays, as passengers were advised.
UN: 16 die in refugee boat capsize off Djibouti, including children
The United Nations migration agency reports that a vessel transporting asylum seekers capsized off the coast of Djibouti in the Horn of Africa, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 individuals and the disappearance of 28 others. The incident transpired on Monday evening, approximately fortnight following the sinking of a vessel transporting predominantly Ethiopian asylum seekers off the coast of Djibouti, which claimed the lives of several dozen individuals along the perilous "eastern migration route" connecting Africa and the Middle East.
Parliamentary researcher accused of Chinese spying
Since their detention in March of last year, two individuals have been released on police bail pending the outcome of the investigation. Two individuals, including a parliamentary researcher, have been indicted on Chinese espionage charges for allegedly providing "useful to an enemy" information.
Crowds hold vigil at Bondi Beach for attack victims
On April 13, numerous individuals were injured and six were murdered during the murderous rampage that Joel Cauchi perpetrated. A minimum of twelve individuals, nine of whom were female, were transported to the hospital with stab wounds during the assault; six of these individuals are still hospitalized. Amy Scott, a police officer, fatally shot Cauchi at the location.
Largest UK stadium cancels test gig tickets in apology
The administrators of the largest arena in the United Kingdom have issued an apology for the late cancellation of tickets to a test performance that was scheduled to begin hours in advance. It follows the announcement by Co-op Live in Manchester organizers that they were compelled to reduce the capacity of a preview concert featuring Rick Astley to "effectively" test the venue's 23,500 seats.
The US House approves billions in Ukraine and Israel aid
Despite strong opposition from conservative Republicans, a $95 billion legislative package that provides security assistance to Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine was enacted by the United States House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. The legislation advanced to the Senate, which is majority-Democratic, on Saturday. A comparable measure was approved by the Senate over two months ago.
One dead, seven missing in Japanese navy helicopter crash
As the investigation into the cause of the accident continues, officials conclude that a collision between the two aircraft is "highly probable" based on the discovery of flight recorders and detritus from both aircraft in the same area. A potential midair collision between two Japanese navy helicopters during a nighttime training flight into the Pacific Ocean has resulted in the deaths of at least one of the eight crew members aboard.
Ukraine Russia war: US House approves $61bn aid agreement
To combat the Russian invasion, the House of Representatives has ultimately authorized billions of dollars in additional US military aid for Ukraine. A precarious bipartisan agreement was required to pass the $61 billion (£49 billion) package through Congress, where it encountered vocal opposition and was significantly delayed. Republicans estimated that over one-third of the funds would be used to restock ammunition and weapons.