Author: Ahmed Farah

London police have issued a fresh Met Police appeal attack cases update, asking the public for help as investigators continue working through several ongoing cases across the city. The latest appeals span both a serious assault investigation and an update on the murder case connected to Wembley. Detectives are seeking further victim survivors to come forward as part of an expanding assault investigation. Officers say identifying additional witnesses or victims often plays a key role in building a stronger case, particularly in situations involving repeated or connected incidents across multiple locations. A separate ongoing investigation continues into the murder case…

A major French spirits maker is facing a steep Pernod Ricard sales decline after posting weaker than expected results for the year. Full year net sales fell close to four percent, driven largely by soft demand in two of its most important markets, the United States and China. The company’s overall sales came in just short of analyst expectations. Executives pointed to shifting consumer habits and cautious spending as key reasons behind the drop. Shoppers in several major markets appear to be cutting back on premium spirits, choosing to save money rather than splurge on higher priced bottles. Currency swings…

A former member of Congress is facing a growing legal investigation. Federal agents recently seized his phone and computer as part of a probe into sexual misconduct allegations. The former lawmaker had represented a California district for several years. He resigned from his seat earlier this year and dropped out of a run for state governor after new allegations became public. Federal agents carried out two separate actions over one weekend. They first stopped him at an airport and took his devices. The next day, they searched his home in the nation’s capital. Officials say both actions relate to the…

Tensions between Russia and Britain have risen after Moscow warned that British military targets could come under attack if Ukraine continues to use British-made long-range missiles against Russian territory. The warning has added a new layer of risk to the wider conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The message from Moscow came after reports that Ukraine has been using long-range weapons supplied by Britain. Russian officials said continued use of those weapons could lead to direct Russian action against British military targets inside and outside Ukraine. The warning is one of the strongest threats Moscow has made toward Britain during the…

British actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80, bringing an end to a career that crossed film, television and stage work. Curry was known for bold roles, a strong voice and a style that made him one of the most memorable actors of his generation. He died at his home in Los Angeles on August 25, and his death was confirmed by his manager. Curry became a global star through his work in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. His role as Dr Frank N Furter became one of the most famous characters in cult film history. He…

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were knocked out of the US Open mixed doubles event on August 25. The star pair lost to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the quarterfinals, with the match ending 5-4 and 4-1 under the event’s new short format. Williams returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since stepping away from full-time tennis in 2022. Her appearance created major interest among tennis fans around the world, with supporters eager to see one of the sport’s biggest stars compete again on one of its most famous courts. Williams and Alcaraz had already won their…

In Burundi, a group of university students made a new app to help farmers. The app helps farmers fight plant diseases and grow more crops. Many farmers in Burundi face big problems with their crops. This app is changing their lives for the better. Two years ago, students Eli Bubuwa and Dieudonné Abanabimana from Ngozi University had an idea. They wanted to make a tool for small farmers. This tool would help protect their crops. It would also help farmers get more food from their land. Eli said many crops get sick and die. This causes big losses. The app…

General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s current Army Chief, has been promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. He is now the second person in the country’s history to hold this title. The first was General Ayub Khan, who promoted himself to the position in 1959 during his time as a military ruler. The title of Field Marshal is the highest rank in Pakistan’s military. It is a five-star honorary and wartime title. Reuters reported the news on Tuesday, May 20, based on a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. The decision to promote Munir came from the federal cabinet of Pakistan,…

The government of Djibouti has started a large campaign to arrest and deport migrants. This includes people from Yemen, Somalia, and Ethiopia. They are being deported for breaking rules about staying and working in Djibouti. Many of these migrants left their home countries because of wars and economic problems. But now, many have been caught in raids in informal settlements. Reports say hundreds have been detained. The government plans to send them back to their home countries. These countries are still facing wars and instability. Djibouti is a country in the Horn of Africa. It is a common place for…

Somalia funding deadline was missed by the United Nations Security Council, causing a critical funding crisis for the African Union’s support and stabilization mission in Somalia. This delay comes amid growing tension between the United States and its European allies over how the mission should be financed, raising serious concerns about Somalia’s worsening security situation. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which succeeded the African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), was already under pressure to exit Somalia by December 2024. However, with al-Shabaab escalating its attacks and Somali security forces struggling to contain the insurgency, the timeline…