A 16-year-old Jamaican boy, Jahmari Reid, was killed by a shark while spearfishing alone in Trelawny, Jamaica. Jahmari, a student at William Knibb Memorial High School, went missing on Monday, and his body was found Tuesday with injuries consistent with a shark attack. His family grew concerned when he didn’t return at his usual time and organized a search. The Trelawny Police Division is investigating the incident. Noah Prescott 29/08/2024 1:30 pm
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, emphasized the need for a neutral messaging app that respects privacy and freedom, a vision that has attracted over 950 million users to Telegram. However, the platform’s lax content policies have made it a haven for child predators. French prosecutors charged Durov with complicity in distributing child sex abuse images, following his arrest in Paris. While some American conservatives view Durov as a free speech champion, critics argue his business model profits from harmful content. Co-founder Anton Rosenberg claims Durov’s public idealism is not genuine. Noah Prescott 29/08/2024 1:30 pm
Israel has agreed to a temporary pause in some military operations in Gaza for a polio vaccination campaign, according to a senior State Department official. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office stated that Israel had only agreed to allocate certain areas in Gaza for unspecified purposes, avoiding the term “humanitarian pause.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had pushed for safe vaccination arrangements after a polio case was confirmed in Gaza. Meanwhile, the World Food Program suspended staff movement in Gaza after a marked vehicle was fired upon near an IDF checkpoint. Noah Prescott 29/08/2024 1:30 pm
A Thai court sentenced Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo to life in prison for murdering and dismembering Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on Koh Phangan in August 2023. Sancho, who met Arrieta online, denied premeditated murder but admitted to dismembering and disposing of the body. The defense claimed self-defense, but evidence, including surveillance footage of Sancho buying incriminating items, supported the murder charge. The case emerged when rubbish collectors found body parts, leading to Sancho’s arrest. Penelope Kingsley 29/08/2024 1:30 pm
A Thai court sentenced Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho, to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder and dismemberment of Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on Koh Phangan island. The case, which drew significant attention in Spain due to Sancho’s famous father, saw many Spanish reporters attend the trial. Sancho’s parents, both actors, were present at the sentencing. The victim’s family expressed satisfaction with the life sentence and financial compensation. Initially sentenced to death, Sancho’s penalty was reduced due to his cooperation. Noah Prescott 29/08/2024 10:00 am
Two former editors of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Stand News, Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, were convicted of sedition, marking a significant moment for press freedom in the region. They were charged under a colonial-era law revived amid a crackdown on dissent post-2019 protests. Prosecutors cited 17 articles from July 2020 to December 2021 as seditious, with a judge ruling 11 had “seditious intentions.” The trial, which began in October 2022, had been delayed three times. Noah Prescott 29/08/2024 10:00 am
The Israeli military killed five militants, including Islamic Jihad commander Mohammed Jaber (Abu Shujaa), in a large-scale operation in the West Bank. Jaber, previously thought dead, was killed in a mosque shootout. He was linked to numerous attacks on Israelis. Another militant was arrested, and an Israeli Border Police member was lightly wounded. The operation follows increased violence since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack from Gaza. Hamas reported 10 fighters killed, and the Palestinian Health Ministry reported an 11th casualty. Ava Sinclair 29/08/2024 10:00 am
Typhoon Shanshan hit southwestern Japan, causing heavy rain and winds up to 252 km/h. Millions were evacuated, factories shut down, and thousands lost power. At least three people died, one is missing, and several were injured. The storm made landfall near Satsumasendai city and moved north near Unzen city. Officials warned of significant rainfall and urged residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate. Ava Sinclair 29/08/2024 10:00 am
Typhoon Shanshan has hit southern Japan, resulting in three confirmed deaths and three missing after a landslide in Aichi prefecture. A couple in their 70s and a man in his 30s died when their home in Gamagori was swept away. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a “special warning” for severe storms, predicting landslides, flooding, and high winds up to 252 km/h. Shanshan made landfall in Kagoshima prefecture, Kyushu, causing power outages for 255,000 homes. Two women in their 40s were rescued after all-night efforts. Up to 600mm of rain is forecast in some areas. Ava Sinclair 29/08/2024 6:30 am
A boy visiting the Hecht Museum in Israel accidentally knocked over a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar, shattering the rare and valuable artifact. The jar, dating between 2200 and 1500 B.C., was displayed near the entrance without protection to show it “without obstructions.” Lihi Laszlo of the museum clarified that the damage was accidental and the response would reflect that, unlike intentional damage cases that involve police. The jar likely carried supplies like wine and olive oil. Penelope Kingsley 29/08/2024 6:30 am
