Author: Ahmed Farah

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed his chief of staff after police arrested him over allegations of illegal phone surveillance. Listyo Sigit Prabowo is accused of taking part in a wiretapping operation involving the phones of senior officials, including the president and members of his cabinet. Two other serving police officers have also been arrested in connection with the case. The dismissal came one day after authorities announced the arrests. Government officials said the alleged actions could amount to treason because the surveillance may have placed national leadership and state interests at risk. Presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi said the government…

A series of bomb threats against passenger flights across Europe caused disruption at several airports on Tuesday, leading to aircraft searches, flight diversions and temporary operational restrictions. Authorities said at least seven flights were targeted, while an Israel-bound cruise ship also received a threat. All the affected aircraft landed safely, and searches found no explosives. The incidents prompted emergency security procedures in Poland, Italy, Spain and Bulgaria, while police and aviation officials continued investigating who was responsible for sending the warnings. Ryanair was among the airlines most affected by the threats. A flight travelling from Dublin to Rome was escorted…

Police in South Africa have arrested five suspects following a violent robbery at a farm in the country’s North West province. The attack left a 50-year-old farmer seriously injured after armed men entered the property, assaulted him and stole weapons. Authorities said the suspects were detained during an investigation that followed the incident near Ventersdorp. The arrests are expected to bring the case before a magistrates’ court, where the suspects will face charges that include house robbery, attempted murder and the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The robbery took place on October 28 at a farm in Syferfontein, near…

Several German cities experienced clashes and looting after demonstrations over the cost of living turned violent, creating a major public order challenge for police. The protests were organised by the campaign group Gen Z regelt, whose name means “Gen Z takes charge”. Thousands of people had joined the demonstrations to express frustration about rising living costs, underfunded schools, public spending cuts and plans involving military service. Frankfurt was among the cities most seriously affected. Rioters looted shops in the city centre late on Saturday, while clashes between demonstrators and police disrupted parts of the financial district. Authorities reported violence in…

Several German cities experienced clashes and looting after demonstrations over the cost of living turned violent, creating a major public order challenge for police. The protests were organised by the campaign group Gen Z regelt, whose name means “Gen Z takes charge”. Thousands of people had joined the demonstrations to express frustration about rising living costs, underfunded schools, public spending cuts and plans involving military service. Frankfurt was among the cities most seriously affected. Rioters looted shops in the city centre late on Saturday, while clashes between demonstrators and police disrupted parts of the financial district. Authorities reported violence in…

A major cyberattack on cryptocurrency exchange Binance has resulted in the theft of approximately $6.3 billion, raising serious questions about digital asset security and the ability of large trading platforms to protect customer funds. The incident is being described as potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft on record and has prompted cooperation between the exchange, international investigators and blockchain security companies. Binance reported that attackers stole funds from its wallets across ten blockchain networks. The company said the attack affected an internet-connected wallet and involved a method that allowed criminals to move money without passing through the normal approval controls. The…

Writers and other creative professionals are facing growing concerns about fraudulent approaches that promise film deals, representation or access to influential agents. Fake emails and false identities can make scammers appear to be connected to legitimate publishing and entertainment businesses. For people hoping to sell a book, screenplay or other creative work, such messages may seem like a rare opportunity. The risk is that a scammer can use that hope to request money, personal information or rights to work without offering a genuine deal. Fraudulent approaches often rely on familiar names and professional-looking messages. A scammer may claim to represent…

Actor Danny Masterson has lost an appeal against his rape conviction after arguing that the judge in his case was biased against Scientology. The ruling leaves his conviction in place and marks another stage in a legal case that has drawn extensive public attention. Masterson, known for his role in the television comedy That ’70s Show, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping two women. The appeal focused on whether concerns about the judge’s views had affected the fairness of the proceedings. Appeals courts review legal decisions to determine whether serious errors affected the outcome of a trial.…

Two people died after entering a sewage treatment plant catchpit for welding work in Ahmedabad, according to a report published on October 27. Police began investigating the incident to establish how the deaths occurred and whether safety procedures were followed. The case has renewed attention on the dangers faced by workers who enter confined spaces at industrial and public utility sites. Catchpits and other enclosed spaces can contain hazards that are not obvious from outside. Dangerous gases, low oxygen levels, toxic substances or a sudden change in conditions can make it difficult for workers to remain conscious or escape. Welding…

A second man has been charged in connection with the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the attack. The officer, PC Lee Lane, was shot at a bus stop on Angel Row during the early hours of October 18. The incident led to a major police investigation and raised concern about violence against officers carrying out their duties. Police said the officer had approached two people who were acting suspiciously at about 4:50 a.m. The suspects fled after the shooting, and the injured officer was taken to hospital. He…