British police discovered human remains in a west London apartment, believed to be linked to body parts found in Bristol earlier this week. Investigations began after two suitcases containing male remains were found on Clifton Suspension Bridge. A 36-year-old man was arrested and released without charge. Authorities are now seeking Yostin Andres Mosquera, a 24-year-old Colombian national, in connection with the case. Police have released Mosquera’s photo and believe they know the victims’ identities, though formal identification is pending. Noah Prescott 13/07/2024 8:30 am
A two-storey school building collapsed in Plateau state, Nigeria, killing at least 22 people, including students. Rescuers initially found 154 students trapped, but 132 were rescued and are being treated in hospitals. The National Emergency Management Agency reported that 30 people remain hospitalized. The rescue operation has ended, and the site is cleared. Villagers gathered at the scene, some weeping and others offering help as rescuers used heavy machinery to search the rubble. Ava Sinclair 13/07/2024 8:30 am
Delta Air Lines apologized after echoing a social media post criticizing staff for wearing Palestinian flag pins. An X user posted images of two Delta employees with the pins, equating them to Hamas badges and expressing discomfort. Delta’s now-deleted response agreed with the sentiment, stating it would be terrified and emphasizing policy adherence. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned Delta’s response, prompting the airline to apologize. Penelope Kingsley 13/07/2024 1:00 am
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant is marrying Radhika Merchant in a lavish, star-studded ceremony in Mumbai, heavily publicized by Reliance and Bollywood stars. The event has sparked significant public interest, despite some criticism over its opulence amid India’s growing inequality. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and politicians such as Tony Blair will attend, with three days of celebrations to follow. An unnamed Reliance executive called the wedding a symbol of India’s global stature. Ambani, known for extravagant parties, is hosting what promises to be his most lavish event yet. Penelope Kingsley 13/07/2024 1:00 am
Delta Air Lines apologized for a now-deleted social media post that appeared to sympathize with a user upset about flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins. The airline’s response, which acknowledged the user’s fear, was deemed inconsistent with Delta’s values. The employee responsible for the post has been counseled and removed from social media duties. Delta confirmed that the flight attendants involved are still employed and supported by the company. Starting Monday, Delta will only allow U.S. flag pins on uniforms. Penelope Kingsley 12/07/2024 11:30 pm
Andrey Kozlov, a 27-year-old security guard, was captured by Hamas while working at the Nova music festival on October 7. He endured eight months of brutal captivity in Gaza, including being shackled and left sweltering under blankets. Kozlov described fleeing through a forest when armed men captured him. On his first day, a captor threatened to kill and film him, but later bizarrely signaled “I love you.” Kozlov and three other hostages were rescued by the IDF on June 8. Liam Harrington 12/07/2024 10:00 pm
German politicians expressed outrage after US intelligence uncovered a Russian plot to murder Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger. German authorities were informed by the CIA. Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to comment, but other politicians, including Defense Committee chairman Marcus Faber, condemned the plot, highlighting Russia’s aggression towards Europe and German citizens. Gabriel Whitaker 12/07/2024 10:00 pm
The Israeli military admitted failures in protecting Be’eri during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, which killed over 100 and took dozens hostage. An internal inquiry revealed grave errors in response, as the military was unprepared for extensive infiltration, despite having reviewed Hamas’ plans months prior. Early warnings from military analysts were dismissed. Prime Minister Netanyahu has resisted calls for a comprehensive state inquiry and remains defiant amid growing evidence of ignored warnings. Penelope Kingsley 12/07/2024 8:30 pm
A-list celebrities and top politicians have gathered in Mumbai for the wedding of Anant Ambani, 29, son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. The event, dubbed the wedding of the year, features guests like the Kardashians, Adele, Drake, David Beckham, and former British PMs Tony Blair and Boris Johnson. Kim and Khloe Kardashian have shared wedding content on Instagram, while Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra were seen arriving. Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, has a net worth of $123.3 billion. The five-month wedding is estimated to cost over $600 million, with Justin Bieber performing. Noah Prescott 12/07/2024 8:30 pm
Civil defense workers in Gaza City recovered bodies from collapsed buildings and rubble-covered streets after an Israeli assault in the Tal al-Hawa and Sanaa neighborhoods. Israeli troops had reportedly withdrawn following days of bombardment aimed at Hamas militants. The scenes highlighted the ongoing devastation nine months into the Gaza war, with Palestinians repeatedly fleeing or facing death amid shifting offensives. Cease-fire negotiations continue without resolution. Videos showed workers wrapping bodies, including women, in blankets and digging through debris, with burned-out buildings in the background. Penelope Kingsley 12/07/2024 7:00 pm
