Residents in rural Ethiopia, 165km northeast of Addis Ababa, are fleeing their homes as Mount Dofan shows signs of a possible eruption. Since Thursday, smoke with a fiery plume has been seen rising from the volcano, accompanied by steam and debris. The area has experienced over a dozen recent seismic events, with tremors felt as far as Addis Ababa, the BBC has reported. Local authorities … Continue reading Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity ‘in panic’

A drunken police officer in Zambia, Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, freed 13 suspects from a Lusaka police station on New Year’s Eve, telling them they were “free to cross over into the new year.” The suspects, accused of assault, robbery, and burglary, are now on the run, and a manhunt is underway. Phiri reportedly seized the cell keys from a constable before fleeing the scene … Continue reading Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

A male infant’s body was found in a baby box at a church in Bari, southern Italy, after an alarm meant to notify the parish priest failed to trigger. The baby, believed to be about a month old, was discovered by a funeral home director who noticed the box’s door was ajar. Authorities are investigating whether the baby was already deceased when placed in the … Continue reading Dead infant found in Italian baby box after alarm fails to notify priest

Over 40 Palestinians were killed in 15 Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, including an attack on a tent camp in the al-Mawasi “humanitarian zone,” where Gaza’s police chief and his deputy died. Israel confirmed targeting the deputy, alleging his involvement in Hamas military operations. Among the casualties were three young brothers hit by shrapnel while sleeping. Strikes also hit Khan Younis, Jabalia, and Gaza City, with … Continue reading Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Fiji police are investigating allegations of theft and sexual assault involving two Virgin Australia crew members in Nadi on New Year’s Day. The incidents occurred in the city’s nightclub area, with a suspect in the sexual assault case already questioned. The crew members are assisting with the investigation before returning home, while Virgin Australia has sent support staff. Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka emphasized that … Continue reading Virgin Australia crewmembers allegedly sexually assaulted and robbed in Fiji

Ukraine has halted Russian natural gas supplies to Europe via its pipeline network after a prewar transit deal expired, citing national security concerns. This move disrupts energy supplies to EU countries, notably Austria, Slovakia, and Moldova, as they brace for winter shortages and potential power cuts. Moldova, heavily reliant on Russian gas through Ukraine, faces an energy crisis, with Transnistria already experiencing heating and hot … Continue reading Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired