A strike by paramilitaries on El-Fasher, the last city in Sudan's Darfur region not under their control, has killed at least 12 people, both the army and local activists said. "The militia bombarded the city of El-Fasher with heavy artillery, killing 12 people and wounding 17," the army's Sixth Infantry Division in El-Fasher said Wednesday.
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The Israeli military intercepted a missile launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This marks the latest in a series of attacks, with the missile debris landing near Jerusalem. Recent Houthi attacks follow heightened hostilities since the Gaza war, prompting Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi infrastructure and continued military operations against the rebels.
Starting January 1, Milan's new law bans smoking in all public spaces, including streets, to combat air pollution and passive smoking. Non-smoker Stellina Lombardo supports the tougher measures, while some residents find it excessive. The ban, part of progressive restrictions since 2021, aims to enhance air quality and public health. E-cigarettes are exempt from this rule.
A water leak on an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Minneapolis caused panic among passengers on December 7th. Water streamed down the aisle from a rear restroom, prompting passengers to raise their belongings. A viral TikTok video captured the chaotic scene, drawing comparisons to the Titanic.
A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Manbij, Syria, killing at least 15 people, mostly women, and injuring dozens. The vehicle targeted was carrying agricultural workers. Conflicting reports suggest varying casualty numbers. Manbij has seen continued violence due to clashes between Turkish-backed factions and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
Swedish police have made 50 arrests amid a surge in violence, including over 30 bombings since the start of the year. The violence, often linked to gang rivalries and extortion, has escalated, with young teens being used as contract killers. Despite arrests, the violence persists, and authorities are struggling to contain it. Justice minister Gunnar Strommer called an emergency meeting, while prime minister Ulf Kristersson labeled the violence "domestic terrorism."
Miriam Yarimi, a Brooklyn wigmaker, has been charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide after allegedly driving with a suspended license and causing a crash that killed a mother and her two daughters. The incident occurred in Gravesend as the victims left Shabbat services. Yarimi's troubling driving history includes over 93 traffic violations.
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Trump's decree to freeze most US foreign aid has severely impacted humanitarian support in Somalia, causing immediate halt to critical services provided by USAID partners. Tens of thousands of displaced individuals now lack basic necessities including food, medication, and shelter, further exacerbating their vulnerabilities.