Shooting in occupied East Jerusalem kills six, Israeli authorities say
Paramedics say at least 12 people are injured in the morning attack with six in “serious condition”.
Six people have been killed in a shooting attack in occupied East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities say, as the Israeli military’s punishing assault on besieged Gaza rages alongside an accelerated violent crackdown by the army and settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Paramedics said at least 12 people were injured and six were in “serious condition” after the shooting on Monday morning at Ramot Junction. Several others were “lightly injured by glass” and treated at the scene, Israel’s paramedic service, Magen David Adom, said.
Tom Phillips, fugitive father on run with children for nearly four years, shot dead by NZ police in exchange of fire
Phillips, who has been on the run with his children for four years, was shot by police after officers came under fire while investigating burglary in Piopio, authorities said
Mon 8 Sep 2025 08.01 BST
A fugitive father who had been hiding in New Zealand’s rugged wilderness with his three children for nearly four years has been shot dead by police investigating an armed burglary, police said on Monday.
The whereabouts of Tom Phillips has attracted headlines around the world since just before Christmas 2021, when he fled into the Waikato wilderness with his children Ember, now 9, Maverick, 10, and Jayda, 12, following a custody dispute with their mother.
Nepal police kill protesters in social media ban unrest
Richard Connor with AFP, AP, Reuters
At least 14 people have died in Kathmandu after a government ban on social media sparked mass "Gen Z" protests. Police fired live rounds after being unable to hold back the crowds with tear gas and water cannon.
Police in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, opened fire Monday on protesters, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens more.
Tens of thousands had taken to the streets to protest the blocking of major platforms such as Facebook, X and YouTube — and to voice wider anger over alleged corruption.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's graft conviction appeal trial will start January 13, 2026
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial over the misuse of EU funds will begin on January 13, 2026, the Paris Court of Appeal announced Monday. The National Rally party figurehead was sentenced in March to four years in prison and five years of ineligibility from holding public office.
The appeal trial in the embezzlement case of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will take place from January 13 to February 12, 2026, the Paris appeals court said Monday, in a potential boost to her hopes of standing in the 2027 presidential election.
Le Pen suffered a blow in March when a French court convicted her and other officials in her National Rally (RN) party over an EU parliament fake jobs scam.
In race to replace Ishiba, Koizumi, Takaichi will likely lead pack
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
September 8, 2025 at 18:03 JST
Friend and a foe of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are seen as the front-runners to succeed the lame-duck leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Sanae Takaichi, former minister in charge of economic security, are expected to be the primary contenders when the LDP presidential election is held, likely on Oct. 4, party insiders said.
Koizumi, 44, who is close to Ishiba, has strong name recognition and communication skills.
Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester
Artist’s latest work at Royal Courts of Justice in London is thought to refer to pro-Palestine demonstrations
Mon 8 Sep 2025 13.07 BST
A painting by Banksy of a judge using a gavel to beat a helpless protester appeared on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice before quickly being covered up by guards.
Banksy confirmed the artwork was his by posting a picture of it on Instagram on Monday morning.
Local workers said security guards were in position in front of the artwork, which is thought to be a reference to pro-Palestine protests.
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