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Josh Cavallo, openly gay, proposes on Adelaide pitch
The 24-year-old Adelaide United footballer commended the Australian A-league club for assisting him in coordinating the proposal at an empty Coopers Stadium, where he posted a series of photographs to Instagram. Josh Cavallo, who became the first homosexual male professional footballer in Australia in 2021, proposed to his partner, Leighton Morrell, on the pitch at the home stadium of Adelaide United. The couple is now engaged.
EU investigates AliExpress for illicit online goods
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress in response to allegations of illicit and explicit material being hosted on the site. The European Union's executive arm announced on Thursday that it would conduct an investigation into the e-commerce behemoth by the Digital Services Act (DSA), which mandates that platforms enforce greater measures against harmful and illicit products.
Three Coptic Orthodox monks killed at South Africa monastery
Three Egyptian Coptic Orthodox priests have perished at the hands of stab wounds in a South African monastery. Police announced on Wednesday that a 35-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the murders in Gauteng province; however, they had yet to determine the motive for the crime. The suspect, whose identity remained confidential, was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Israel proposes ‘humanitarian islands’ for Gaza refugees
Gaza's dispersed Palestinians will be relocated to "humanitarian islands" in the strip's center, according to the Israeli military, before any offensive in the southern city of Rafah. There, after escaping the fighting in the northern and central regions between Israeli troops and Hamas, more than 1.4 million individuals have sought refuge. There is currently no timeframe for when the operation might take place.
Firefighters hurt, MSP evacuated in Edinburgh fire response
According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), there are currently 70 firefighters, 12 fire appliances, and resources at the incident location. Since an early morning fire broke out, approximately one hundred residents, including an MSP, have been evacuated from a block of apartments, resulting in the injuries of two firefighters.
Marrakesh slowly recovers from earthquake damage
Zakaria Lamnichri, age 39, was astounded, similar to the rest of Marrakesh, when the earthquake struck six months ago. While reminiscing from his stall in the city's heart, inquiries from travelers perusing the area disrupted his natural flow of thought. He recounts the tremors he felt during the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that ravaged the surrounding mountains, resulting in the loss of approximately 3,000 lives.
Bird attack prompts Jet2 emergency landing
A Jet2 aircraft en route to Lanzarote was forced to land abruptly due to what appeared to be an avian strike. This morning, flight LS217 departed Leeds Bradford Airport; however, shortly after that, it was rerouted to Manchester "as a precautionary measure." The airline verified that the aircraft "taxied to stand as usual" after a safe landing.
Putin threatens Russia with nuclear war
Putin, in his capacity as president, has issued a dire threat that Russia will resort to nuclear war if its sovereignty is threatened. The Kremlin chief stated in a recorded interview posted by Russian media on Wednesday that his nation is "military-technical" prepared for a nuclear conflict. His remarks indicate a resumption of nuclear "sabre-rattling," as it was termed a year ago, in the lead-up to the presidential election this weekend.
The Israeli military launches deadly West Bank raids
Palestinian officials reported on Wednesday that Israeli raids in numerous locations in the occupied West Bank resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals, including two minors. Tuesday evening, Israeli forces opened fire on Rami al-Halhuli, 13, a resident of the Shu'fat refugee camp situated in occupied East Jerusalem. The Israeli Border Police accused him of firing pyrotechnics at them.
The British economy recovers to expansion
According to official data, January marked the return of expansion to the British economy. The gross domestic product (GDP), representing all goods and services produced in the United Kingdom, increased by 0.2%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is the first official announcement of economic growth since last month when a recession was officially declared following two consecutive three-month periods of negative growth.
Uneasy calm in Haiti capital as prime minister resigns
Haiti is beset by uncertainty as it awaits the inauguration of a new government in the wake of Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation. The decision has been met with approval by the Haitian people, who are weary after months of intensifying gang violence. Even though the security situation in the capital city of Port-au-Prince appeared relatively tranquil on Tuesday, it remains far from resolved.
US sends $300m military aid to Ukraine amid blocks
During his visit to the White House, Polish President Andrzej Duda exerted pressure on Washington, DC, to resolve the impasse and provide Ukraine with billions of dollars in funding during a critical period in the conflict. The United States will provide Ukraine approximately $300 million in military aid while Republicans continue to obstruct a $60 billion funding package for Kyiv.