One of China’s most senior UK diplomats was involved in violence against protesters at the Manchester consulate on Sunday, a British MP says. “What we saw was the Chinese consul-general then ripping down posters and peaceful protest,” Alicia Kearns told…
Ukraine war: US condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russia has been widely condemned after bombarding cities across Ukraine, including launching missile strikes on the centre of Kyiv for the first time. The US said “brutal” attacks had hit non-military targets and promised ongoing military aid, including advanced air…
Sir Salman Rushdie attack suspect ‘only read two pages’ of Satanic Verses
The man accused of stabbing Sir Salman Rushdie has reportedly said he has only read two pages of the author’s controversial novel The Satanic Verses. Hadi Matar, 24, has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the assault at an…
Migrants targeted in South Africa after gang rape outrage
Residents of a South African township near Johannesburg have set ablaze the homes of migrants they believe are illegally working in disused local mines. There has been widespread anger after a large group of miners were accused of the gang…
Plateau Attack: 8 killed, 2 injured by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Jos
Eight members of a family have been ambushed and killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen and two others injured in Danda Chugwi of Jos Sóuth Local Government Area of Plateau State. Witnesses say the gruesome attack was carried out overnight on…
Suspected herdsmen kidnap 15 residents in Enugu community
Gunmen masquerading as herdsmen have allegedly abducted no fewer than 15 residents of Mgbuji Eha-Amufu Community in the Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State on Monday. The victims were reportedly kidnapped at about 7:00am along Mgbuji-Agu road within Mgbuji…
Buhari visits Kuje prison after attack
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, visited the Kuje custodial center after Tuesday’s terrorist attack on the facility. The PUNCH reports that the terrorists attacked the centre and freed inmates including 64 of their members held in…
Army foils fresh attack on Borno community (Guardian)
The Army has said that three soldiers were lost while repelling Boko Haram attack on Rann Village in Borno State on Tuesday.Spokesman of Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement yesterday in Maiduguri, said that troops successfully foiled…
20 children injured as man attacks school (Punch)
Twenty children were wounded in an attack at an elementary school in Beijing on Tuesday with three suffering serious injuries, local authorities said, as state-run media reported that the assailant used a hammer. A male suspect was brought “under control”…
Man drives into crowd in Germany, injures four (DailyMail)
Four people have been injured after a mentally ill man drove into a crowd of people in Germany – in what appears to have been an attack targeting foreigners. The 50-year-old driver of a silver Mercedes first attempted to hit…
