On the 15th of December 2022, a tragic incident occurred at Brixton Academy during a concert by Afrobeats artist Asake, resulting in the loss of two lives and leaving a third person critically ill. Social media footage revealed long queues, with many presumed to be without tickets, attempting to enter the sold-out event.
TV personality Dr. Ranj Singh has remarked that the culture at "This Morning" was detrimental to people's mental health. The ITV daytime program faced challenges this year with the departure of both presenters, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
The acclaimed comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm, crafted by and starring Larry David, is concluding its 24-year run, with Warner Brothers-Discovery, the owner of HBO, confirming the 12th season as its final installment.
A man described as a "key accused" in the recent security breach at the Indian parliament has been apprehended by the police. Lalit Jha, a teacher, surrendered to authorities in Delhi on Thursday but has not yet been presented in court. Four others, arrested the day before, face charges under a strict anti-terror law and have been remanded to police custody for a week.
A collision between two subway trains during rush hour in Beijing has resulted in 102 people sustaining broken bones, with over 500 individuals sent to the hospital. The incident occurred during heavy snowfall on the Changping subway line, leading to slippery tracks and "signal degradation." The first train braked suddenly, and the second train, unable to stop on the icy tracks, collided with the first one. The impact caused the last two carriages of one train to detach. Images and videos show commuters in dark carriages using emergency hammers to break windows for fresh air.
The article you provided discusses the use of "administrative detention" by Israel, a security policy that allows the state to imprison individuals indefinitely without charge or presenting evidence. The article highlights concerns raised by human rights groups, stating that the policy is being extensively abused, denying detainees effective defense and appeal options. The Israeli government asserts that its use of administrative detention is in compliance with international law and necessary for combating terrorism. However, critics argue that it is employed on a large scale, deviating from its intended purpose as a rare exception.
The Taliban government in Afghanistan is reportedly imprisoning survivors of women abuse, justifying it as a protective measure, according to a UN report. The UNAMA highlighted that this practice has detrimental effects on the mental and physical health of survivors. Additionally, state-sponsored women's shelters, crucial for protecting women, no longer exist as the Taliban government deems them unnecessary. The UNAMA report reveals that gender-based violence against Afghan women and girls has risen, exacerbated by economic, financial, and humanitarian crises. The Taliban's severe suppression of women's rights in Afghanistan is among the harshest globally.
Hungary has obstructed €50 billion ($55 billion; £43 billion) in EU assistance for Ukraine, mere hours after an agreement was reached to initiate membership talks. Following Thursday's discussions in Brussels, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated, "Summary of the nightshift: veto for the extra money to Ukraine." Although EU leaders indicated that aid negotiations would resume early next year, Ukraine, heavily reliant on EU and US funding in its struggle against Russian forces, faces critical financial challenges.
French President Emmanuel Macron's administration is facing a crisis as opposition parties, spanning the far right, far left, and moderates, joined forces to defeat a crucial immigration bill. The rejection occurred on Monday when Members of Parliament (MPs) from diverse political spectrums voted against the proposed legislation. The left argued that the measures were excessively repressive, while the right contended that they lacked sufficient toughness.
In Pakistan, a police compound faced a militant attack resulting in the death of at least 23 soldiers and numerous injuries. The incident occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border when militants targeted the compound with a vehicle laden with explosives during the early hours.