ERNews

Reports have started to emerge of another fatal incident near a distribution centre in southern Gaza The Israeli military says it fired shots near an aid distribution complex after identifying "several suspects" and it is examining reports of casualties The Hamas-run health ministry says Israeli troops killed 24 people who were waiting for aid near a distribution site in Rafah The Hamas-run civil defence agency says Israeli forces opened fire with tanks and drones on thousands of Palestinians waiting to be granted access to the aid hub Israel denied shooting Palestinians in a similar incident on Sunday which the Gaza health ministry said killed 31 people and injured nearly 200 Gaza health ministry says many killed while waiting for aid in Rafah

An underwater adventure almost turned into a nightmare for a tourist exploring a sunken playground when the helmet providing her air supply was dislodged. A group of travelers at Xcaret Park in Mexico were participating in the Sea Trek experience when one guest lost her bearing and dismantled her crucial breathing apparatus. Footage of the incident has garnered millions of views across the internet with safety warnings and theories about what happened - but a diver who claims to have been on the same trip has shared a new perspective on the incident. Viral footage shows the visitors enjoying the water excursion, with one woman gesturing toward the camera before chaos quickly unfolds behind her. Another woman seen in the background of the video clings to the guiderail when a stingray brushes below her feet below. She's forced into a flip underneath the bar, sending her feet flying into the air as she her helmet comes loose. When she turned her body, her he...

All passengers were escorted from the New Delhi-bound flight AI 379 after it landed back at Phuket airport An Air India flight from Phuket in Thailand to India's capital New Delhi received an on-board bomb threat on Friday and made an emergency landing on the island, airport authorities said. All 156 passengers on flight AI 379 had been escorted from the plane, in line with emergency plans, an Airports of Thailand official said. The aircraft took off from Phuket airport bound for the Indian capital at 9.30am (local time) on Friday, but made a wide loop around the Andaman Sea and landed back on the southern Thai island, according to flight tracker Flightradar24. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. The incident follows the crash of an Air India flig...

The search for bodies at the site of one of India's worst aviation disasters entered its third day on Saturday, with the death toll climbing as high as 270 and authorities continuing their search for more bodies. The Air India, London-bound Boeing 787 crashed into a medical college hostel in a residential area of India's Ahmedabad in Gujarat state, killing 241 on board and at least 29 on the ground. Only one passenger survived , who is currently still under observation for some of his wounds. “He is doing very well and will be ready to be discharged anytime soon,” said Dr. Dhaval Gameti at the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad. Some relatives of the crash victims expressed frustration on Saturday that the process of identifying and handing over the remains of the dead was taking too long. Authorities say it normally takes up to 72 hours to complete DNA matching with samples provided by relatives, and they are expediting the process. ...

A Minnesota state lawmaker has been killed and another has been injured after "targeted shootings" in the US, officials say Minnesota Governor Tim Walz earlier said the shootings took place in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, two neighbouring cities near Minneapolis A shelter-in-place order has been issued by Brooklyn Park Police Department for a three-mile (4.8 km) radius of Edinburgh Golf Course Authorities are warning people in the area not to answer their door for a police officer unless there are two officers together, local outlets report One Minnesota state politician dead, another injured after targeted shooting, officials say

An Air India flight was forced to make an emergency landing today after a bomb threat - less than 24 hours after the Ahmedabad air disaster. Flight AI 379 was travelling from Thailand 's Phuket to India's capital New Delhi but had to suddenly land again after an explosion warning, airport authorities said. The plane took off, circled the west coast of the island and then landed again minutes later on the holiday island. Passengers were evacuated from the plane in line with emergency plans, an Airports of Thailand official said. There were 156 passengers on the flight and the bomb threat was received on board the plane, it said in a statement. It came after Air India's service from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed yesterday, killing more than 290 people. Flight AI 379 took off from Phuket airport for the Indian capital at 9.30am local time on Friday, but made a wide loop around the Andaman Sea and landed ba...

An Air India flight from Thailand's Phuket to India's capital New Delhi received a bomb threat on Friday and made an emergency landing on the island, airport authorities said. Passengers were being escorted from the plane, flight AI 379, in line with emergency plans, an Airports of Thailand official said. There were 156 passengers on the flight and the bomb threat was recieved on board the plane, it said in a statement. The aircraft took off from Phuket airport for the Indian capital at 9:30 a.m. (0230) on Friday, but made a wide loop around the Andaman Sea and landed back at the Thai island, according to flight tracker Flightradar24. AOT did not provide details on the bomb threat.

By Patience Tawiah Nkwanta (O/R), June 14, GNA-An accident involving a Motorking tricycle, transporting Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates has left eight students injured, with one reported to be in critical condition. The accident, occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 13, when the candidates were travelling from Odumase-Basari Akura to the Kechiebi examination centre in the Nkwanta South Municipality, to sit for their exams, when the overloaded tricycle reportedly hit drove into a pothole and veered off the road, and crashed. The impact caused serious injuries to all passengers. Seven of the candidates were taken to the Kechiebi CHPS compound for treatment, while one female candidate, identified as Manyina Janet, critically injured, was referred to the Nkwanta South Municipal Government Hospital for further medical care. Despite the trauma, the seven injured students have expressed their determination to continue writing...

A beloved couple have been tragically found dead in their tent on the shores of a Scottish loch. Adele Tait, 47, and her partner Craig are believed to have pitched up last week near the picturesque Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute. But relatives grew concerned when they hadn't heard from the pair, who are believed to have lived together in Longridge, West Lothian, and called police to investigate the area. Officers then made the tragic discovery on Saturday, June 7, and have since said that they are not treating the deaths as suspicious. Ms Tait's grieving mother took to social media on Tuesday, saying she was 'in pieces' at losing her eldest daughter. She wrote: 'I am devastated to be writing this, my eldest daughter Adele and her partner Craig have sadly passed away. 'The family are heartbroken at this time. You are my first born, the one that made me a mum. 'I am in pieces. Another part of my heart is in heaven.' A friend of Ade...

The body of a missing woman who was last seen carrying a rucksack and wearing all black has sadly been found. Police officers began the search after Natalie was reported missing in South Yorkshire on Friday. Although formal identification has not yet taken place, they found a body that they believe is her. She was last spotted in the Hatfield area of Doncaster at around 11.55am. South Yorkshire Police issued an appeal to help find her, after officers were 'becoming increasingly concerned for Natalie's welfare'. Posting on Facebook , a South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: 'A body has ben found in search for missing Natalie 'Officers searching for missing woman Natalie from Doncaster have sadly found a body today (Saturday 14 June). 'Formal identification has not yet taken place but officers believe it to be Natalie. 'Her family have been informed and our thoughts are with them and all of Natalie's fri...

El-Obeid, June 14, 2025 (SUNA) - The indiscriminate shelling carried out by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia on Friday resulted in the death of (6) members of one family and the injury of three others. The duty officer at the Eid Al-Adha's Emergency Chamber, at the Ministry of Health and Social Development in North Kordofan State, Mohammed Hussein Zariba, confirmed that the unfortunate events that took place in El-Obeid on Friday morning resulted in the death of (6) members of one family and the injury of (3) others. Zariba explained that the health situation in the state is stable, noting that health institutions continue to perform their duties efficiently. This came during his inspection tour, which included the Emergency and Trauma Hospital, El-Obeid Teaching Hospital, the Children's Accident Hospital, the Central Blood Bank, laboratories, and pharmacies of the National Fund for Medical Supplies. BH/BH Provided by SyndiGate Media ...

Firefighters have lined the streets to honour the life of their young female colleague who died in the line of duty during a major blaze last month. Jennie Logan, 30, was given a full ceremonial fire service funeral, with mourners paying tribute to her bravery , fearlessness and dedication to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Ms Logan's coffin, draped in the Union flag, was carried atop an aerial ladder platform fire engine through the streets of Bicester in Oxfordshire on Saturday morning. Hundreds of people gathered along the route in respectful silence while uniformed firefighters marched behind the coffin. Ms Logan was killed in a fire at the Bicester Motion site on May 15, alongside fellow firefighter Martyn Sadler, 38, and local businessman Dave Chester, 57. The cortege paused outside Bicester fire station just after 10am, where firefighters stood to attention for a minute's silence. A private service followed at the request of Ms Loga...

Dhaka, June 13 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday confirmed that several senior military figures and scientists were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Tehran. Iran's former national security chief Ali Shamkhani has been killed in Israel's strikes on Iran, according to Iranian state media. "The assassination of Ali Shamkhani was also confirmed," Iranian state news network IRINN said on Friday. Shamkhani was a key adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and served as secretary of the nation's National Security Council for almost a decade. Shamkhani had been a rising star of Iranian diplomacy and well known in diplomatic circles in Washington and Europe. But he was abrupted replaced in mid 2023, with analysts suggesting at the time he may have been viewed as too ambitious by Khamenei. In a statement broadcast on state television, Khamenei warned that Israel would face consequences for the attacks, sayin...

Authorities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) say investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its personnel attached to Bauchi command, Late Corporal Wulumba A. S., have begun. The late officer reportedly passed away while confined in a guardroom following his detention over late arrival to the duty post. His lateness was attributed to health issues challenges he was battling with. A family member of the officer, claimed that they were informed that the deceased was detained on May 4 after his explanations about his lateness were dismissed by the commanding officer. 'Our late brother told us that his offence was arriving late due to illness, but his commander wouldn't listen. After that call, we never heard from him again - until we were told on Friday that he was dead.' 'Detention for minor offences like lateness is not supposed to exceed 24 hours according to the military rules. He should have been court-marti...

Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday, as five people were electrocuted to death while thirteen others were injured. The electrocution in Gombe followed a high voltage of electricity supply which led to damage to electrical appliances and shocking of metal substances around houses. The Gombe State Police Command which stated that electrocution incident happened in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis. According to the Command PPRO, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the development resulted from a high-voltage surge from a nearby electricity transformer. He said, “Upon receiving the report, Officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters promptly visited the scene to secure the area and evacuate the victims to Hospital for medical attention. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the unfortunate incident claimed the lives of five individuals, while thirteen others sustained various degrees of injuries.” The PPRO further disclosed that “the injured...

An electrical surge in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis claimed the lives of five people and left 13 others injured in the early hours of Saturday, according to the Gombe State Police Command. Our correspondent reports that the State’s Permanent Secretary, Special Duties and Regional Coordination, Abdullahi Kulani, was among those five reportedly affected by the electrocution. The incident, which authorities said was caused by a high-voltage surge from a nearby transformer, occurred just after dawn, catching residents unawares. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Gombe State Police Command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly responded to the distress call. Abdullahi said, “Our officers moved quickly to secure the scene and evacuate the victims to hospitals for urgent medical care. Unfortunately, five individuals lost their lives, and thirteen others sustained varying degr...

A graphic viral video emerged recently on the gruesome murder of Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Divisional Headquarters, Kano State, Baba Ali. The mob attack once again showcased the increasing lack of respect for sanctity of human lives. The sheer brutality and inhumanity also call into question our national values and the propensity for citizens to deploy extra-judicial means to settle issues. The tragic event began on Sunday May 25, 2025 evening when a motorcycle rider suspected to be drunk and identified as Abdullahi Musa was arrested by the Police for alleged reckless and dangerous riding. However, Police said in a statement on May 26 that Musa developed health complications while in custody and was rushed to Rano General Hospital where he passed away at about 06:00 am, while receiving treatment. But youths believed otherwise, insisting he died during police harsh interrogation. This sparked outrage. Some angry youths took to the streets in protest, event...

Chapainwabganj, June 14 -- A man was killed and another injured in a land dispute at Dhobpukur Bazar in Shibganj upazila on Friday. The deceased was Nazrul Islam, 55, son of Siddiq Biswas of Upartola village of Mobarakpur Union while the injured was UP member Sabuj Ali Sujan, 32, a resident of the same village. BSF pushes 8 people across Bholahat border into Chapainawabganj Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shibganj Police Station Golam Kibria said Nazrul Islam had been at loggerhead with his brother Arfazul Biswas over the boundary of a land. On Friday night, during an argument between them, Arfazul's son Anas Biswas, 18, allegedly stabbed his uncle Nazrul Islam in the stomach several times with a knife. UP member Sabuj Ali Sujan was also stabbed while trying to save him. Locals rescued and took them to Shibganj Upazila Health Complex where doctor declared Nazrul dead. Injured Sujan was sent to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for better treatment.

A massive clear up has commenced at The Appleby Horse Fair where 10,000 travellers gathered leaving rubbish and furniture in their wake. Thousands of pieces of litter are visible as well as plastic crates and cardboard boxes thrown across the site. Shocking images also show the remains of a white van that was engulfed by the flames of a fire on Saturday afternoon along with a tent and stall. The gathering is billed the biggest traditional gypsy fair in Europe and takes place in the town of Appleby in Cumbria every year. It comes as the blaze was captured on social media with huge crowds gathering to stare as smoke billowed across the fair that attracts thousands of gypsies from across Europe. In a video shared to YouTube , a fire could be seen burning through a white van which was set up in a corner of the field alongside a stall and several tables. Clouds of black smoke also surrounded a tent as fair goers watched on in horror. Some could be seen covering...

Did YOU see the blaze? Email: poppy.gibson@mailonline.co.uk A fire broke out at Appleby Horse Fair in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, engulfing a tent, stall and van in flames as firefighters worked to tackle the blaze. The blaze on Saturday afternoon was captured on social media and showed huge crowds gathering to stare as smoke billowed across the fair that attracts thousands of gypsies from across Europe. In a video shared to YouTube , a fire could be seen burning through a white van which was set up in a corner of the field alongside a stall and several tables. Clouds of black smoke could be seen surrounding the tent as fair goers watched on in horror. Some could be seen covering the faces with their jumpers and coats as they bravely ran towards the fire to start moving tables, chairs and personal belongings out of the fire's path before a small explosion warned onlookers to step back. Some stall holders rushed to the scene ...