South Africa serial killer fears have intensified after police discovered the bodies of nine women in the Ekurhuleni municipality east of Johannesburg over the past two months. Authorities are investigating whether the deaths are connected. However, police have not confirmed that a serial killer is responsible. The latest body was discovered on Thursday near a… Continue reading South Africa Serial Killer Fears Grow After 9 Deaths
Human remains found in woodland in southwest London have been identified as those of Joanne Sheen, a mother of three who had been missing since 2019. Sheen was 44 when she was last seen on December 5, 2019. She had travelled from Fareham to Southampton with a friend that day. The discovery has brought a… Continue reading Joanne Sheen Missing Since 2019: Remains Identified
The upcoming Trump Xi summit will combine elaborate ceremony with difficult discussions over technology, trade and security. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington on September 23, with US President Donald Trump expected to welcome him at Joint Base Andrews. The two leaders are due to hold formal talks on September 24. The… Continue reading Trump Xi Summit Brings AI, Trade and Taiwan Into Focus
Canada EU alliance plans gained momentum on Thursday as Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a deeper partnership with Europe. Carney spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. He welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make Canada the EU’s first associate member. The Canadian leader said Canada and Europe could build… Continue reading Canada EU Alliance: Carney Pushes New Partnership
Yemeni government forces have clashed with Houthi fighters near the Saudi border as fighting intensifies in the northwestern Al-Jawf region. AFP footage showed government soldiers moving across desert terrain in armored vehicles and trucks while heavy gunfire could be heard. Government forces were also seen using machine guns, artillery and rocket-propelled grenades against distant positions.… Continue reading Yemeni Forces Clash With Houthis Near Saudi Border
Pakistan social media regulation will come under fresh discussion as the Interior Ministry prepares consultations with key stakeholders. Sources said the ministry wants to address growing concerns about child exploitation and inappropriate content online. Officials will also examine ways to strengthen the country’s social media rules. One proposal would set a minimum age for social… Continue reading Pakistan Social Media Regulation: Ministry Seeks Input
An Argentine federal judge has ordered a temporary halt to the Falklands oil project, opening another legal front in the long-running sovereignty dispute between Argentina and Britain. Judge Mariel Borruto issued an injunction targeting the Sea Lion oil development, located about 220 kilometres north of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. The order prevents… Continue reading Falklands Oil Project Halted by Argentine Judge
South African police are investigating the discovery of a ninth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. Officers found the body early Thursday, adding to a series of cases that have raised fears of linked killings. All nine bodies were discovered across the Ekurhuleni municipality during the past two months. Police previously warned that similarities… Continue reading South Africa Woman Killings: Ninth Body Found
The Burnham tax rises row has intensified as the Conservatives call on Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to rule out new taxes at the October Budget. Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith made the demand during his first major speech in the role. He argued that businesses and self-employed workers face too much uncertainty.… Continue reading Burnham Tax Rises: Conservatives Demand Budget Pledge
The Saudi pipeline attack has added fresh pressure to global oil markets, raising concerns that diesel prices could climb further across Europe. Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. The pipeline has become particularly important because it allows Saudi crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has… Continue reading Saudi Pipeline Attack Raises Europe Diesel Prices
