A controversial NZ$500m ($298m) housing development plan in New Zealand has been scuppered by Lord of the Rings director Sir Peter Jackson. He and his wife Dame Fran Walsh, who…
Author: Loneson Mondo
Italy: Popular bear shot dead in town
A popular female bear has been shot dead on the outskirts of a town in central Italy and a man has claimed he opened fire out of fear. The bear,…
Algeria: Jet ski tourists shot dead by coastguard
The Algerian coastguard has shot dead two tourists holidaying in Morocco who reportedly strayed into Algerian waters on their jet skis. They were among four French-Moroccan dual nationals who had…
USA: X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometric data on its users, such as a photograph of their face, in an update to its privacy policy. People signed up to…
Ecuador: Dozens of prison guards taken hostage
More than 50 prison guards and seven police officers have been taken hostage in several jails in Ecuador, according to officials. Two car bombs also went off in the capital…
Peru: Treasure found as Priest of Pacopampa is exhumed after 3,000 years
A tomb which had lain undisturbed for 3,000 years has been unearthed during excavations in northern Peru, authorities say. The occupant of the grave was dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa…
Mexico: Opposition Picks Female Election Candidate
Mexico’s opposition coalition has named an outspoken female senator with indigenous roots as their candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Xóchitl Gálvez is a 60-year-old computer engineer and businesswoman. Her…
Israel: Soldier killed, Palestinian teen attack suspect shot dead amid violent surge
An Israeli soldier has been killed and several other people wounded in a suspected lorry ramming attack by a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank. It comes at a tense…
Sudan: Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink
A hacking group called Anonymous Sudan took X, formerly known as Twitter, offline in more than a dozen countries on Tuesday morning in an attempt to pressurise Elon Musk into…
South Africa: 74 dead in Johannesburg building fire
At least 74 people have died – including 12 children – after a Johannesburg building fire. More than 50 others were injured. Officials say it is unclear what sparked the…