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76475571 | XZ Utils backdoor | 2024-03-29 21:55:32+00:00 | On 29 March 2024, software developer Andres Freund reported that he had found a maliciously introduced backdoor in the Linux utility xz within the liblzma library in versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 released by an account using the name "Jia Tan" in February 2024.
While xz is commonly present in most Linux distributions, at the time of discovery the backdoored version had not yet been widely deployed to production systems, but was present in development versions of major distributions.
The backdoor gives an attacker who possesses a specific Ed448 private key remote code execution capabilities on the affected Linux system. The issue has been given the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures number CVE-2024-3094 and has been assigned a CVSS score of 10.0, the highest possible score.
Microsoft employee and PostgreSQL developer Andres Freund reported the backdoor after investigating a performance regression in Debian Sid. Freund noticed that SSH connections were generating an unexpectedly high amount of CPU usage as well as causing errors in Valgrind, a memory debugging tool. Freund reported his finding to Openwall Project's open source security mailing list, which brought it to the attention of various software vendors. The attacker made efforts to obfuscate the code, as the backdoor consists of multiple stages that act together.
Once the compromised version is incorporated into the operating system, it alters the behavior of OpenSSH's SSH server daemon by abusing the systemd library, allowing the attacker to gain administrator access. According to the analysis by Red Hat, the backdoor can "enable a malicious actor to break sshd authentication and gain unauthorized access to the entire system remotely".
A subsequent investigation found that the campaign to insert the backdoor into the XZ Utils project was a culmination of approximately three years of effort by a user going by the name Jia Tan and the nickname JiaT75 to gain access to a position of trust within the project. After a period of pressure on the founder and head maintainer to hand over the control of the project via apparent sock puppetry Jia Tan gained the position of co-maintainer of XZ Utils and was able to sign off on version 5.6.0, which introduced the backdoor, and version 5.6.1, which patched some anomalous behavior that can be apparent during software testing of the operating system.
Some of the suspected sock puppetry pseudonyms include accounts with usernames like Jigar Kumar, krygorin4545, and misoeater91. It is suspected that the names Jia Tan, as well as the supposed code author Hans Jansen (for versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1) are pseudonyms chosen by the participants of the campaign. Neither have any sort of visible public presence in software development beyond the short few years of the campaign.
The backdoor was notable for its level of sophistication and for the fact that the perpetrator practiced a high level of operational security for a long period of time while working to attain a position of trust. American security researcher Dave Aitel has suggested that it fits the pattern attributable to APT29, an advanced persistent threat actor believed to be working on behalf of the Russian SVR. Journalist Thomas Claburn suggested that it could be any state actor or a non-state actor with considerable resources.
The malicious code is known to be in 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 releases of the XZ Utils software package. The exploit remains dormant unless a specific third-party patch of the SSH server is used. Under the right circumstances this interference could potentially enable a malicious actor to break sshd authentication and gain unauthorized access to the entire system remotely. The malicious mechanism consists of two compressed test files that contain the malicious binary code. These files are available in the git repository, but remain dormant unless extracted and injected into the program. The code uses the glibc IFUNC mechanism to replace an existing function in OpenSSH called RSA_public_decrypt with a malicious version. OpenSSH normally does not load liblzma, but a common third-party patch used by several Linux distributions causes it to load libsystemd, which in turn loads lzma. A modified version of build-to-host.m4 was included in the release tar file uploaded on GitHub, which extracts a script that performs the actual injection into liblzma. This modified m4 file was not present in the git repository; it was only available from tar files released by the maintainer separate from git. The script appears to perform the injection only when the system is being built on an x86-64 Linux system that uses glibc and GCC and is being built via dpkg or rpm.
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The US federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued a security advisory recommending that the affected devices should roll back to a previous uncompromised version. Linux software vendors, including Red Hat, SUSE, and Debian, have reverted the affected packages to older versions. GitHub disabled the mirrors for the xz repository before subsequently restoring them.
Canonical postponed the beta release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and its flavours by a week and opted for a complete binary rebuild of all the distribution's packages. Although the stable version of Ubuntu was unaffected, upstream versions were. This precautionary measure was taken because Canonical could not guarantee by the original release deadline that the discovered backdoor did not affect additional packages during compilation.
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Computer scientist Alex Stamos opined that "this could have been the most widespread and effective backdoor ever planted in any software product", noting that had the backdoor remained undetected, it would have "given its creators a master key to any of the hundreds of millions of computers around the world that run SSH". In addition, the incident also started a discussion regarding the viability of having critical pieces of cyberinfrastructure depend on unpaid volunteers. | 2024 |
76533795 | Hwasong-16b | 2024-04-04 22:14:53+00:00 | The Hwasong-16b (HS-16b) (Korean: 《화성포-16나》형; Hanja: 火星砲 16b型; lit. Mars Artillery Type 16B) is a North Korean hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).
A parade on 10 October 2020 unveiled the existence of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) larger than the Hwasong-15. It was unofficially dubbed the "Hwasong-16" as part of the Hwasong line of missiles, though subsequent analysis of footage indicated that it was officially called Hwasong-17.
In November 2023, North Korea announced static ground tests of rocket motors for a solid-fueled IRBM. On 14 January 2024, a flight test was conducted which South Korea said flew 1,000 km; Japan said its analysis showed it traveled at least 500 km at the maximum altitude of 50 km. The missile used the first two stages of the Hwasong-18 ICBM's solid rocket motors. A solid-fuel IRBM would be able to threaten U.S. military bases such as on Guam as far as 3,300 km away from North Korea, while having the same advantages of being easier to move and quicker to launch than the liquid-fueled Hwasong-12 IRBM. North Korean media also claimed the missile was equipped with a hypersonic warhead, which was similar to the conical, finned maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) payload used on the Hypersonic Missile Type 2. Such a payload would complicate ballistic missile defenses due to its lower altitude flight path keeping it below radar coverage longer and the ability to perform terminal maneuvers.
On 19 March 2024, Kim Jong Un oversaw an initial solid-fuel engine test in preparation for another launch. A second test occurred on 2 April 2024, where the missile's name was revealed as the Hwasong-16Na (Hwasong-16b). This launch was made with a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) payload akin to the one mounted on the Hwasong-8; 38 North speculates that if the HGV payload-equipped version of the missile is designated Hwasong-16b, then the previous MaRV payload-equipped version could be designed the Hwasong-16a. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) claimed the missile traveled 1,000 km and reached a maximum altitude of 101.1 km, and subsequently engaged in a pull-up maneuver reaching an altitude of 72.3 km. South Korean military assessments said it flew 600 km, while Japan's Ministry of Defense estimated a range of 650 km, suggesting the HGV test wasn't successful. It was launched from a seven-axle wheeled transporter erector launcher (TEL), with an open-front canister, which in its stored state, has a two-part clam-shell cover on each side. The missile is cold launched with a gas generator at the end of the launch tube, popping the missile up prior to ignition. The launch coincided with a joint US/Japan/South Korea trilateral flight exercise.
On 26 June 2024, a test was conducted using the first stage of the Hwasong-16 to deploy multiple independently-targeted reentry vehicles (MIRVs). North Korea claimed the test was a success, while South Korea and Japan claim the missile exploded before releasing any warheads.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace researcher Ankit Panda, described the transition to solid-fuel rockets as a heavily favored play by Kim, noting that "There are obvious strategic advantages to an all-solid-fuel force for them in the form of greater promptness, responsiveness, and survivability,"
The launch was condemned by the United Kingdom as a breach of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned the launch as "damaging for regional and international peace and stability".
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed a joint investigation ongoing with the U.S., and subsequently on 3 April 2024 it seized a ship off the coast of South Korea in violation of North Korean sanctions. | 2024 |
75884171 | List of Russian films of 2024 | 2024-01-22 18:54:40+00:00 | A list of films produced in Russia in 2024 (see 2024 in film).
The highest-grossing Russian films released in 2024, by global box office gross revenue, are as follows:
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Anora is a 2024 American comedy drama film written and directed by Sean Baker.
I.S.S. is a 2024 American science fiction film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite.
Pinocchio and the Water of Life is a 2024 animated film directed by Viktor Lakisov.
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1984 is a science-fiction film by Diana Ringo.
Captain Volkonogov Escaped is a thriller drama film by Natalya Merkulova and Aleksey Chupov.
December is a mystery film by Klim Shipenko.
Empire V is a dark fantasy film by Victor Ginzburg.
To Fire Zhora is a comedy film by Maryus Vaysberg.
The Wizard of the Emerald City is a fantasy film by Igor Voloshin. | 2024 |
77072907 | Chicago Sports Network | 2024-06-03 16:49:11+00:00 | Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) is an upcoming regional sports network owned by Standard Media, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago White Sox. It is expected to launch after the teams' contract with NBC Sports Chicago expires on October 1, 2024.
Chicago's sports teams had originally vacated FSN Chicago in 2004 after Jerry Reinsdorf, Bill Wirtz, and the Tribune Company—the owners of the Bulls, White Sox, Blackhawks, and Cubs respectively—formed a new regional sports network with Comcast known as Comcast SportsNet Chicago (now NBC Sports Chicago). The network would be jointly owned by the four teams, while Comcast would hold a 30% stake and handle operations.
The Cubs departed the network in 2020, forming Marquee with Sinclair Broadcast Group as the exclusive broadcaster of all regional Cubs games (the games had previously been split between NBC Sports Chicago, WGN-TV, and WLS-TV). Concurrently in 2019, NBC Sports Chicago signed a five-year extension with the Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox, making it the exclusive home of all three teams through the end of the 2023–24 season.
In April 2024, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the three teams were in negotiations with Stadium to assume their regional rights after the conclusion of their contract with NBC Sports Chicago. Stadium is owned by the White Sox's investment arm Silver Chalice, and had previously been a joint venture with Sinclair until they sold their stake in 2023. In May 2024, The Athletic subsequently reported an agreement with Standard Media that would involve a newly launched multi-platform regional sports network; the Sun-Times later reported that Standard Media would primarily serve as a funding and distribution partner, and that Stadium was to serve as the teams' new home.
On June 3, 2024, the three teams and Standard Media officially announced Chicago Sports Network; it will be led by former Stadium CEO Jason Coyle. Unlike most regional sports networks, Chicago Sports Network is expected to be made available via over-the-air networks and streaming services along with traditional cable providers. | 2024 |
75731701 | 2023–24 Portland Pilots women's basketball team | 2024-01-05 21:00:25+00:00 | The 2023–24 Portland Pilots women's basketball team represented the University of Portland in the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Pilots were led by fifth year coach Michael Meek. They played their home games at Chiles Center and were members of the West Coast Conference. They finished the season 21–13, 10–6 in WCC play to finish in 3rd place. As the No. 3 seed in the WCC Tournament, they defeated Loyola Marymount in the quarterfinals, Santa Clara in the semifinals and Gonzaga in the championship to win the WCC Tournament. They received a automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament where as the No. 13 seed in the Albany 2 region, they were lost in the first round by Kansas State.
The Pilots finished the season at 23–9 overall, 15–3 in WCC play to finish in second place. They defeated Pacific and Gonzaga to win WCC women's tournament. As a result, they received an automatic bid to the NCAA women's tournament as a No. 12 seed in the Greenville region 1 where they lost in the first round to Oklahoma.
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There were no recruiting classing class of 2023. | 2024 |
76789367 | 2024 Portland State University pro-Palestinian campus occupation | 2024-05-01 19:35:57+00:00 | In 2024, students occupied the Branford Price Millar Library on the Portland State University campus, in Portland, Oregon. One man was detained after he drove towards protesters in a car and pepper sprayed several of them.
The library will be closed for repairs until the Fall of 2024. | 2024 |
76000048 | Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2024 | 2024-02-04 18:01:38+00:00 | This article is about terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2024 in chronological order.
10 January - Three police officers and one civilian was killed in a terrorist attack in Kohat.
29 January - One person was injured in a gun attack on ANP leader in Shangla Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
29 January - One police officer was killed and one truck driver injured in a rocket attack on Mach Jail in Balochistan.
30 January - Four people were killed and six were injured in a bomb blast in Balochistan.
31 January - Five people were injured in a grenade attack on the election office of PPP in Quetta.
31 January - Rehan Zeb Khan, election candidate, was killed in gun attack in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Three other people were also injured in the attack.
1 February - Zahoor Ahmad of ANP was killed in gun attack in Killa Abdullah Balochistan. One person was injured in the attack.
2nd February - A bomb blast targeted the office of Election Commission of Pakistan in Karachi.
5 February - 10 police officer were killed and six were injured in a terrorist attack on Chodwan police station in Dera Ismail Khan.
7 February - Two bomb blasts in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan have killed at least 22 people with more injured.
20 March - 10 killed (including 2 soldiers) were killed in a bomb blast and gun firing with BLA militants at Gwadar Port Authority Complex.
26 March - 6 killed (including one paramilitary soldier) in a militant attack on Pakistan naval airbase.
27 March - Five Chinese nationals killed in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan.
30 March – One person killed and 14 others, including three soldiers, are injured in a bomb attack in Harnai District, Balochistan.
9 June 2024, an improvised explosive device (IED) killed 7 Pakistani soldiers. The device exploded near a security convoy in Lakki Marwat, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan. No group claimed responsibility.
11 June 2024, the Pakistani army reportedly killed 11 militants in response to the bombing. The overnight operation was conducted in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban. | 2024 |
76605560 | Nushki incident | 2024-04-13 14:38:30+00:00 | The Nushki incident took place on 12 April 2024 in the Nushki district of Balochistan province of Pakistan, where armed attackers kidnapped 9 passengers and later killed them. The victims, all men from Punjab, were traveling in a bus from Quetta to Taftan when the assailants stopped, identified and took them away. Their bodies were later found under a bridge, each shot to death.
On the late night of Friday 12 April 2024, a bus from Quetta to Taftan was intercepted by armed assailants. The attackers checked the identity cards of the passengers and kidnapped nine of them. The victims, all men, belonged to Mandi Bahauddin, Wazirabad and Gujranwala areas of Punjab. Their bodies were later found under a bridge near a hill, all shot to death.
Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in a press release claimed responsibility of the killings and also claimed that upon identifying the nine individuals who were killed, were identified as officials of Pakistani intelligence agencies and multiple identity cards and a significant quantity of SIM cards were found in their possession.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack and called it an incident of terrorism. He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and assured that the culprits and their facilitators will be punished.
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has also strongly condemned the incident. He demanded from the Chief Minister of Balochistan that the killers of innocent people should be brought to justice. | 2024 |
76446131 | Attack on PNS Siddique | 2024-03-26 10:34:23+00:00 | The Attack on PNS Siddique was a terrorist attack that occurred on March 26, 2024, at the PNS Siddique Naval Air Base in Turbat, Pakistan. The attack was carried out by the Majeed Brigade of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The BLA claimed responsibility for the assault, citing opposition to Chinese investments in the Baluchistan.
The PNS Siddique Naval Air Base is Pakistan's second-largest naval air station, located in Balochistan. The BLA has been critical of China's involvement in Balochistan, accusing both China and Pakistan of exploiting the region's resources.
According to reports, the attackers infiltrated the airbase, resulting in heavy gunfire and explosions that lasted for over three hours. The BLA claimed to have killed "over a dozen" Pakistani personnel during the assault. Additionally, Chinese drones were reportedly deployed at the facility.
Following the attack, an emergency was declared at Teaching Hospital Turbat, with all doctors instructed to report for duty immediately. The Frontier Corps blocked numerous major roads in Turbat, and a large contingent of personnel was deployed to the naval air base.
This marked the second attack of the week and the third in 2024 by the BLA Majeed Brigade in Turbat. Previously, on January 29, the BLA targeted Mach city, followed by an attack on the Military Intelligence headquarters in Gwadar on March 20.
The attack on PNS Siddique drew international attention, with concerns raised about the security situation in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan. | 2024 |
76640954 | Grenada Monarchist League | 2024-04-17 01:31:59+00:00 | The Grenada Monarchist League (GML) is an unincorporated nonprofit organisation in Grenada, promoting and educating on the Grenadian monarchy and Constitution. The organisation was founded on 7 February 2024, in response to increased pressures of republicanism among politicians in Grenada following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the country's Golden Jubilee of independence.
The Grenada Monarchist League is an unincorporated nonprofit organisation. The organisation is independent and non-partisan, not being formally associated with any political party or other organisation. It has no paid staff, relying on volunteers to keep the group operating. The organisation is governed by a General Assembly consisting of all registered members of the league. An Executive Council comprising a chairman, deputy chairman, Head of Diaspora Affairs, and appointed Executive Councillors is tasked with the day-to-day operations of the organisation. The chairman, deputy chairman and Head of Diaspora Affairs are elected by the General Assembly, while Executive Councillors are appointed by the chairman, but may be removed by the General Assembly.
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Ahead of the Golden Jubilee of Grenadian Independence in February 2024, proposals to amend the Grenadian oath of allegiance was proposed by a number of Grenadian lawyers. The proposed changes would have entailed the removal of references to the monarch from the oath, without the holding of a referendum. A similar proposal had previously been defeated by 56.7% of voters at the 2016 Grenadian constitutional referendum.
The Grenada Monarchist League's first public actions following its establishment entailed a public campaign against the proposed changes to the oath. The league condemned suggestions that the oath, as it stood, was to the “British monarch” and that it represented a lack of sovereignty and subordination to the United Kingdom. It accused prominent proponents of the change of spreading misinformation about the oath and the monarchy, and called on the government to drop any potential plans to amend the constitution. The league further campaigned by directly contacting Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and all the members of the House of Representatives, encouraging its members to do the same.
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A prominent objective of the league is the reform of the appointment process of the Governor-General, who is currently appointed by the King on the advice of the Grenadian Prime Minister. The league has proposed the establishment of a Privy Council for Grenada, which is to act as the body to advise the King on vice-regal appointments, as well as act as advisors to the Governor-General.
For the purposes of this proposed reform, the league presented to the government a legislative proposal, the Privy Council (Establishment) Bill, in March 2024. The bill would establish a "Privy Council for Grenada to act as a body to advise His Majesty and the Governor-General". The proposed body would advise on vice-regal appointments by unanimous consent, and would consist of the Prime Minister, Leader of His Majesty's Opposition, the Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique, the Chair of the Public Service Commission, a judge, and 2 members appointed by the Governor-General.
The proposal faced some criticism on the basis that it was unnecessary given the ceremonial status of the Governor-General. The league reiterated its calls on the government to implement the proposed bill, pointing to the important constitutional roles vested in the Governor-General, which give it important powers far beyond ceremonial duties.
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Other activities include educating and spreading awareness of the constitutional and ceremonial roles of the monarchy in Grenada, and dispelling misconceptions about its position. In particular, the group objects to referring to the monarchy in regards to Grenada as the "British monarchy", pointing to its formal independent status under the Statute of Westminster as the "Grenadian monarchy"
The league maintains an extensive overview of the monarchy's historic and political relationship with Grenada, seeking to educate Grenadians about why the monarchy matters and how it impacts governance.
The organisation has an undisclosed number of full and honorary members. Full membership is open and free to all Grenadians both resident in the country and in the diaspora, while non-Grenadians are accepted as honorary members. | 2024 |
77176921 | 2024 BWF World Tour Finals | 2024-06-18 14:57:05+00:00 | The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals (officially known as the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2024 for sponsorship reasons) is the final tournament of the 2024 BWF World Tour. It will held from 11 to 15 December 2024 in Hangzhou, China and had a total prize of $2,500,000.
The 2024 BWF World Tour is the seventh edition of the BWF World Tour Finals and was organized by the Chinese Badminton Association with sanction from the BWF.
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Below is the point distribution table for each phase of the tournament based on the BWF points system for the BWF World Tour Finals event. | 2024 |
76687552 | High Street (TV series) | 2024-04-20 15:57:11+00:00 | High Street is a Philippine mystery drama televisions series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. The series is the sequel to Senior High. Directed by Onat Diaz and Lino Cayetano, it stars Andrea Brillantes, Juan Karlos Labajo, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Elijah Canlas, Daniela Stranner, Miggy Jimenez, Tommy Alejandrino, Gela Atayde, Angel Aquino, Romnick Sarmenta and Dimples Romana. It premiered on May 13, 2024 on the network's Primetime Bida line up replacing Can't Buy Me Love.
Five years after Northford High School Graduation, William was in a coma, but suddenly, he finally woke up and gained consciousness. Sky was still livid at what had happened five years ago since her twin sister died. At Sanya and Kenjie’s engagement party, Sky and her close friends were reunited. Little did they know that Tori’s group had quietly started a plot against them, and they were helping William while he was paralyzed. Sky was the first target, and then her family and friends were following. The group has abducted Z, who is supposed to head back to the United States for her safety and is being held in the basement. William is on the road to full recovery to end Sky by surprise. Sky and her close friends were finding clues about what had caused William’s plan while Tori’s group distracted them quietly. The group has already taken down Kenjie's career and engagement with Sanya. Gino is looking for clues about his family's haunting past, but Sky finds out that a surprising twist has unfolded.
Main cast
Andrea Brillantes as Sky Love Cruz, a OnQ journalist who is looking for clues related to Gov. William Acosta's plan and his atrocities with the help of her close friends, Gino, Tim, Roxy, Poch, Kenjie, & Sanya.
Juan Karlos Labajo as Gino Acosta, a staff member working for Atty. Jeff Bautista, son of William and Cecille Acosta, and close friends of Sky, Tim, Roxy, Poch, Kenjie, & Sanya.
Zaijian Jaranilla as PCPL Timothy "Tim" B. Castro, a police officer working for cybercrime investigation, and Poch's boyfriend. Working closely with his friends, Sky, Gino, Roxy, Kenjie, & Sanya.
Xyriel Manabat as Roxanne Fatima "Roxy" G. Cristobal, a nurse who takes care of the patients at the Angel of Mercy Hospital while taking care of her son, Riley, and also close friends with Sky, Gino, Tim, Poch, Kenjie, Sanya, & Kevin.
Elijah Canlas as Archimedes "Archie" M. Aguerro, Sky's half-brother, Z's brother, and Riley's biological father, who was imprisoned in the United States. Later, received a parole to head back home to find Roxy and their son.
Daniela Stranner as Zyra "Z" M. Aguerro, Sky's half-sister and Archie's sister, who is abducted by a group who is working with William Acosta, who had groomed her during her senior year at Northford High School.
Miggy Jimenez as Pocholo "Poch" Robles, an actor, Tim's boyfriend, and close friends of Sky, Gino, Roxy, Kenjie, & Sanya.
Tommy Alejandrino as Kenjie Juan, Sanya's boyfriend and close friend of Sky, Gino, Tim, Poch, & Roxy, a Junior Secretary of Juan Canning Corporation.
Gela Atayde as Sanya Alba, Kenjie's girlfriend and close friends of Sky, Gino, Tim, Poch, & Roxy. She works alongside Kenjie as a Junior Secretary of Juan Canning Corporation.
Angel Aquino as Tania Mae Cruz, Sky's mother who works as a staff member at Soleil.
Romnick Sarmenta as Dante T. Eballa, Head of Content of OnQ
Dimples Romana as Victoria "Tori" Soler / Corazon Garcia, the shady CEO of Soleil who works with her older half-brother, Gov. William Acosta, against Sky and everyone close to her.
Supporting cast
Mon Confiado as Gov. William L. Acosta, former president of Northford High School, Cecile's abusive husband, and Gino's father, who plans to execute his evil and diabolical revenge on Sky with the connivance of his half-sister Corazon, and her group for his downfall.
Ana Abad Santos as Dr. Cecille Acosta, wife of Gov. William Acosta and mother of Gino.
Gerald Madrid as Elmo M. Castro, father of Tim and husband of Edith
Angeli Bayani as Editha "Edith" Borromeo-Castro, mother of Tim and wife of Elmo.
Kean Cipriano as Brandon, Tania's fiancée and Sky's step-uncle.
Inka Magnaye as Becca, Tania's close friend
Rans Rifol as Ria G. Cristobal, Roxy's older sister who is a nurse working at the Angel of Mercy Hospital.
Harvey Bautista as Wesley Mata / Joseph Wesley Acosta, Tori’s son and Nikki’s accomplice, who is a hacker pretending to be a journalist and works with Tori's group.
AC Bonifacio as Nikki Romero, Wesley’s accomplice, who is a hacker pretending to be a journalist and works with Tori's group.
Ralph de Leon as Dr. Kevin Gonzales, a resident doctor who works at the Angel of Mercy Hospital, who has feelings for Roxy.
Argus Aspiras as Riley G. Cristobal, Roxy's son and Archie's biological son.
Recurring cast
Art Acuña as PCOL Emil Concha
Franco Laurel as Atty. Jeff Bautista
Cai Cortez as Ruth Chavez
John Medina as Simon
Maika Rivera as Cynthia Rivas
Nour Hooshmand as Yana Rosales
Sandy Aloba as Rosa
Jude Hinumdum as Basil
Lotlot Bustamante as Mona dela Peña
Mike Liwag as PSMS Ramos
Miggy Campbell as Jack
Joel Molina as PSMS Esteves
Guest cast
Kakki Teodoro (uncredited) as Amanda Perino, former principal of Northford High School
Martin Escudero as Damien, a film director hired by Tori to ruin Tim and Poch’s life and relationship.
Jong Cuenco as Dr. Max, a doctor working at the Angel of Mercy Hospital, who has a long history of allegedly sexual harassing female nurses while covering up evidences.
Aya Fernandez as Cheska, Brandon’s ex-wife
Meann Espinosa as Sister Fatima
Sophie Reyes as ONQ employee
The main theme song is Kalma Kahit Magulo (lit. 'Calm Even When It's Chaotic') by Various Artists.
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Star Music have released a digital soundtrack album on June 8, 2024, entitled, High Street (Original Soundtrack), to accompany the TV series. This soundtrack includes songs that were featured in this TV series.
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Based on the actors' discussion on the video by ABS-CBN, High Street will take place five years after the graduation of Northford High School, and it could infuse a whole lot of maturity.
In early April, Dreamscape Entertainment released a series of videos on its social media accounts that shows the preparations being made by the directors and cast members such as the script reading and look test.
During the High Street Story Conference on March 26, 2024, Andrea Brillantes admitted about feeling pressured following the success of Senior High saying, “I’m excited but I also have mixed emotions. Because whenever a show has a part two, there’s always pressure to make it better or for it to be as good as the first one.”
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On March 26, 2024, it was confirmed that the original cast of Senior High, Andrea Brillantes, Juan Karlos Labajo, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Elijah Canlas, Daniela Stranner, Miggy Jimenez, Gela Atayde, and Tommy Alejandrino will reprise their roles. Angel Aquino, Mon Confiado, Gerald Madrid, Angeli Bayani, Ana Abad Santos, Rans Rifol, and Inka Magnaye will also reprise their roles. New cast members also include Argus Aspiras, Ralph de Leon, AC Bonifacio, Harvey Bautista, Romnick Sarmenta, and Dimples Romana. Kean Cipriano have also appeared to reprise his role.
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Production have started around early April, and Dreamscape Entertainment have been able to have a glimpse of its behind-the-scenes footage on the first day of taping.
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An announcement was released on March 21, 2024. A teaser trailer was released on April 23, 2024. In preparation for the series premiere, a 5-episode web series Life After Senior High was released on April 22, 2024 via ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel and Dreamscape Entertainment's Facebook page. The official trailer was released on May 1, 2024.
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High Street premiered on May 13, 2024 on Kapamilya Channel, with simulcast on A2Z and TV5, delayed simulcast on Jeepney TV, and streaming on Kapamilya Online Live. It is streaming with advance episodes first on iWantTFC on May 11, 2024.
High Street opened with 223,053 concurrent live viewers on YouTube, streamed through Kapamilya Online Live. According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, the pilot episode of the series garnered 4.8% nationwide ratings. | 2024 |
77210492 | LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines | 2024-06-23 12:08:15+00:00 | LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines is a Philippine comedy reality competition show based on Documental, a format created by Japanese comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto. Hosted by comedian, presenter, and actor Vice Ganda, it aired on Prime Video on July 4, 2024.
On May 30, 2024, it was announced via Prime Video Philippines' social media accounts that a Philippine version of Documental (known as Last One Laughing in other countries) is in the works, and will premiere on July 4 of the same year. On June 19 and 26, 2024, Vice, the competing celebrities, and Prime Video Philippines released the series' trailer and teasers on their respective social media accounts.
Ten comedians stay in a living-room style studio with hidden cameras for a few hours (usually six). During this time, they must try to make their opponents laugh in any way and by any means, while not reacting at their opponents’ attempts to make them break. At the first laugh, the competitor is cautioned (yellow carded), while a second eliminates the player from the game (red carded). However, large infractions may be given an automatic red card. Eliminated players join the host in the observation room, but may return as an external challenger to the remaining contestants. The comedians can also be eliminated if they aren't active enough. The only way to communicate with the outside is a telephone controlled by the host.
The last remaining comedian standing is set to receive a trophy, and a cash prize of one million pesos (₱1,000,000).
The ten contestants were revealed on June 17, 2024.
Chad Kinis — Known for his appearance on the It's Showtime segment Miss Q&A season 2 (2019), a beauty pageant competition for queer people. His full name was "Chad Kinis Lustre-Reid" during the competition, finishing as second runner-up, losing to Czedy Rodriguez and winner Mitch Montecarlo Suansane. His appearance on the segment led to his popularity, as well as being part of the group "Beks Battalion" with MC Muah Calaquian and Lassy Marquez. He was also a co-host of 1000 Heartbeats: Pintig Pinoy, the Philippine version of 1000 Heartbeats which was hosted by Xian Lim.
Empoy Marquez — Most known for playing the male lead in Kita Kita (2017) alongside Alessandra de Rossi. He was first known as the Mr. Suave look-alike contest on Magandang Tanghali Bayan, he was awarded a minor role in the comedy film Mr. Suave (2003). He also appeared on TV shows such as TV5's Lokomoko (2008–2013) and Tropa Mo Ko Unli (2013–2015), Since I Found You (2018), and co-starred in the film Kusina Kings (2018).
Jayson Gainza — First known as the runner-up of the first season of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother in 2005. He is also widely known as the impersonator of talk show host Boy Abunda in Banana Split, and later became a cast member of Sunday 'Kada until its hiatus on 2021. He would later transfer to GMA Network where he first appeared in the sitcom Happy ToGetHer starred by John Lloyd Cruz. He is currently the main host of the variety show TiktoClock alongside Kim Atienza and Pokwang. He received a yellow card along with Kim and Negi on Episode 1 and was the second person eliminated in Episode 2.
Jerald Napoles — Known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play Rak of Aegis alongside her partner Kim Molina. He was also a cast member of the variety show Sunday PinaSaya on GMA Network. He also appeared on Comedy Island Philippines alongside Rufa Mae Quinto, and is currently the main host of Barangay Singko Panalo on TV5.
Kim Molina — Known for portraying Aileen in the long-running Filipino stage musical Rak of Aegis alongside her partner Napoles, and in the series Kadenang Ginto, and most known as Elsa in the film #Jowable (2019). She received both a yellow and a red card and was the third person eliminated on Episode 2.
Negi — First appeared and known as Vice Ganda's sidekick in Gandang Gabi, Vice! and also appeared on various TV shows as Minute to Win It and movies such as Super Parental Guardians (2016), Finally Found Someone (2017), and Wander Bra (2018). He received a yellow card on Episode 1 along with Kim and Jayson and was the first person eliminated in Episode 2.
Pepe Herrera — Also known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play Rak of Aegis (which was also portrayed by Napoles) and appeared on numerous TV series and films, most recently in Rewind (2023) starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, I Am Not Big Bird (2024) starring Enrique Gil, and starred in the Philippine adaptation of My Sassy Girl (2024) alongside Toni Gonzaga.
Rufa Mae Quinto — Dubbed as the "Comedy Princess" and a notable figure in Philippine pop culture, Rufa is known for her camp and signature comedic performances in film and television, awarding her as a ten-time Best Comedy Actress winner at the Star Awards for Television, a Golden Screen Award and "Best Supporting Actress" at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies.
Tuesday Vargas — Known for her roles in Gulong ng Palad and Bituing Walang Ningning and had her first lead roles in Hiram na Mukha (2007), and Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008), Tuesday has starred in numerous TV shows and films, but she gained the most recognition in the film Here Comes the Bride (2010). She is currently a freelance artist.
Victor Anastacio — Known for his appearance on The Gift starring Alden Richards, Heartful Café starring Julie Anne San Jose and David Licauco, and in the films Elise (2015) and Dito At Doon (2021).
Two episodes will be released on the premiere date, with two new episodes releasing every week. | 2024 |
77245305 | Miss Lebanon 2024 | 2024-06-28 12:18:43+00:00 | Miss Lebanon 2024 will be the 62nd edition of the Miss Lebanon pageant, to be held on July 27, 2024 at the Casino du Liban in Jounieh. Yasmina Zaytoun of Kfarchouba will crown her successor at the end of the event.
The winner of the pageant will represent Lebanon at Miss Universe 2024 and will also compete at Miss World 2025.
On June 25, 2024, Miss Lebanon broadcaster LBCI confirmed that the pageant would be held on July 27 at the Casino du Liban in Jounieh. The announcement came after a one-year hiatus, in which LBCI was forced to cancel the 2023 competition due to a lack of sponsors. It was revealed that Lebanese singer Elissa would be performing during the event.
As is customary with Miss Lebanon competitions, a renowned Lebanese fashion designer is chosen to provide evening gowns to the contestants. It was confirmed that the designer chosen for the 2024 competition was Tony Ward.
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In March 2024, LBCI released a casting call video on Instagram, encouraging Lebanese women to attend, from which the contestants were selected. Those living in the diaspora were also encouraged to apply online. | 2024 |
77236614 | Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture | 2024-06-27 05:20:29+00:00 | Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture (Japanese: コードギアス 奪還のロゼ, Hepburn: Kōdo Giasu: Dakkan no Roze) is a 2024 Japanese four-part animated science fantasy action film series directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi and written by Noboru Kimura from co-original story conceived by Gorō Taniguchi and Ichirō Ōkouchi; the four-part film series is based on the Code Geass franchise by Sunrise, whom also produced the films. Distributed by Showgate, Rozé of the Recapture is a sequel to Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019), which itself takes place in an alternate continuity established in the three-part compilation film: Initiation, Transgression and Glorification (2017–18). Set in the Neo-Britannian Empire on former Hokkaido, the two mercenary brothers named Rozé (Kōhei Amasaki) and Ash (Makoto Furukawa) are tasked to rescue Hokkaido princess named Sakuya (Reina Ueda). Rozé of the Recapture was released in 2024, with the first film on May 10, the second film on June 7, the third film on July 5, and the final film on August 2.
Rozé of the Recapture released internationally on Disney+ through the streaming service's Hulu and Star content hub in a 12-episode television series format beginning on June 21, 2024.
In a Neo-Britannian Empire located in former Hokkaido, two mercenary brothers named Ash and Rozé embark on a quest to rescue former Hokkaido princess named Sakuya.
Note: Each film act is divided into three parts (episodes), which later stream internationally in a television series format as an ONA.
In December 2020, it was announced that a new anime project for Code Geass franchise was green-lit, with Yoshimitsu Ohashi directing the series at Sunrise, with Noboru Kimura providing the screenplay from an original story by co-creators Gorō Taniguchi and Ichirō Ōkouchi, Takahiro Kimura co-designing the characters with Shuichi Shimamura from original character concept by manga artist group CLAMP, and music composed by Kenji Kawai. In December 2023, it was announced that it will be a four-part film project, and Kōhei Amasaki and Makoto Furukawa was cast as Rozé and Ash respectively. In March and April 2024, more cast members were announced.
The opening theme song is "Running in My Head" performed by Miyavi, while the ending theme song is "Rozé (prod.TeddyLoid)" (「ロゼ（Prod.TeddyLoid）」) performed by Hikari Mitsushima.
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The first film failed to reach top 10 in the Japanese box office in its first week.
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Richard Eisenbeis of Anime News Network gave the first film an A- rating, and stated "Not only does it give us an excellent main character in Rozé (someone who feels both similar to and distinct from our previous protagonists), but also a true Code Geass story without undercutting what came before." For the second film, he gave a B+ rating, and stated "Outside of the big battle, the rest of this part of the anime spends time on intrigue rather than action." | 2024 |
75891451 | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training | 2024-01-23 07:42:44+00:00 | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training (Japanese: 鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編, Hepburn: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen), also known simply as Demon Slayer: Hashira Training, is a 2024 Japanese animated dark fantasy action film based on the "Swordsmith Village" and "Hashira Training" arcs of the 2016–20 manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge. It is a direct sequel to the third season of the anime television series as well as its third film adaptation, following Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village (2023). The film is directed by Haruo Sotozaki and written by Ufotable staff members.
Similarly to the Swordsmith Village film adaptation, To the Hashira Training acts as a compilation film to the anime television series, incorporating fully the last episode of the third season and the first episode of the fourth season, which was broadcast later in the same year, as well as an edited summary using footage of previous episodes at the beginning.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training was released in Japan on February 2, 2024, by Toho and Aniplex. Like its predecessors, the film received generally positive reviews and has grossed $44 million worldwide. A sequel film trilogy set after the previous events of the fourth season, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, is in development.
Shortly after killing Gyokko, the Upper Five of the Twelve Kizuki, Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito awakens a mysterious mark on his face that enhances his strength and speed before reeling from exhaustation as fellow swordsmiths Kozo Kanamori and Kotetsu aid him.
Meanwhile, Tanjiro Kamado and Genya Shinazugawa assist Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji against Upper Four Hantengu, who has become tiny to hide while his manifested hatred Zohakuten attacks them with his Blood Demon Art of giant wooden dragons. As Mitsuri awakens her mark to face Zohakuten, Genya and Tanjiro pursue Hantengu before the latter uses his "Hinokami Kagura" to slice the demon's neck. Hantengu suddenly unleashes his manifested resentment Urami, who nearly kills Tanjiro.
The demon uses a sonic shriek to incapacite both Genya and Tanjiro but Tanjiro's demonic younger sister Nezuko arrives and splashes her blood on Urami, setting him ablaze. They fall down a cliff where Muichiro, Kozo, Kotetsu and Hotaru Haganezuka arrive to support them. With his last strength, Muichiro provides Tanjiro with Hotaru's unfinished sword just as dawn breaks.
Due to Zohakuten using too much of their shared power against Mitsuri, Urami spots three swordsmiths hidden in the distance and runs away to eat them. Tanjiro is able to behead Urami but Nezuko starts burning from exposure to sunlight. Horrified, Tanjiro notices that Urami's beheaded body is still alive because Hantengu, the main body, has not yet being decapitated. With the others facing several obstacles, Tanjiro freezes as he is unable to make a decision until Nezuko signals him to kill the demon.
Tanjiro realizes Hantengu is hiding in Urami's heart and exposes him to sunlight after slicing Urami in half. Hantengu remembers his criminal human life as Tanjiro kills him. Zohakuten disintegrates as well, saving Mitsuri. Tanjiro laments it has cost Nezuko's life but she is revealed to be alive, is no longer burning and has started speaking again after her bamboo mouthpiece slips off.
Through Hantengu's memories, demon king Muzan Kibutsuji learns Nezuko is immune to sunlight and realizes that his goal to become immortal will be fulfilled if he devours Nezuko. In the aftermath of the battle, Muichiro thanks Tanjiro for helping him to regain his identity, Mitsuri embraces them for all for surviving and the entire village celebrate the siblings for their victory.
One week later, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira return from their individual missions. Tanjiro is recovering from his wounds and Hotaru gives him a new sword with the late Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku's tsuba on it. Tanjiro also receives a letter from Tamayo, who tells him that her tests with the blood samples from the Twelve Kizuki have been successful in turning demons back to humans. In another mission, Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro and Genya's older brother Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa investigate an abandoned temple inhabited by demons. They soon realize it is one of several portals to the Infinity Castle, a vast extra-dimensional space that serves as Muzan's lair.
As the Demon Slayer Corps' leader Kagaya Ubuyashiki is on his deathbed, his wife Amane summons the Hashiras to a meeting where Muichiro and Mitsuri tell them about the awakening of their marks, both of which happened under extreme duress. In order to tap into that extra power, they need to undergo a special training and submit the Corps to it, so everyone will be prepared for Muzan's upcoming arrival for Nezuko. Amane tasks Insect Hashira Shinobu Kocho to work alongside Tamayo to create a concotion against Muzan while Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima inaugurates the training program and the retired Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui is summoned to help with it. Meanwhile, Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka decides that he will be the only one not to participate, going off to train on his own.
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The film was theatrically released in Japan on February 2, 2024. It was also theatrically released on February 22, 2024 in Brazil and various European countries. In the United States, Canada and India, it was theatrically released on February 23, 2024.
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As of April 5, 2024, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training has grossed $17.7 million in the United States and Canada, and $26.6 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $44.3 million.
In the United States and Canada, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training was released alongside Drive-Away Dolls and Ordinary Angels, and was projected to gross $7–8 million from 1,949 theaters in its opening weekend. It ended up over-performing and debuting to $11.6 million, finishing in second behind Bob Marley: One Love.
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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 87% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10. American audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those polled at PostTrak gave it a 84% positive score, with 68% saying they would definitely recommend the film.
Writing for Fiction Horizon, Arthur S. Poe gave the film an 8/10 score, concluding that "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training is a great work as far as a recap/preview movie is concerned. The editing part was amazing, the selection of music brought back some memories, and all in all, it is a satisfying work that definitely has us wanting more Demon Slayer content." | 2024 |
75753441 | List of 2024 box office number-one films in the United Kingdom | 2024-01-08 15:40:17+00:00 | This is a list of films which have placed number one at the weekend box office in the United Kingdom during 2024.
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76153614 | Nettelhorsterbrug | 2024-02-21 19:54:09+00:00 | The Nettelhorsterbrug is a bridge being built by the Royal BAM Group over the Twentekanaal as part of provincial road N346 in Lochem, the Netherlands. The bridge's name pays homage to the nearby hamlet Nettelhorst, chosen through an electoral process. On 21 February 2024 at 11:00 am Central European Time (UTC+1), a segment of the Nettelhorsterbrug under construction collapsed, resulting in two fatalities and two to five injuries.
Upon completion, the bridge will span 136 meters in length, 25 meters in height, and 12.5 meters in width, with a total weight of 1.3 million kilograms (2.9 million pounds). Bridges of such dimensions are uncommon in the Netherlands.
Manufactured by Aelterman in Ghent, Belgium, the bridge components were transported to Lochem for assembly due to the unsuitability of the current infrastructure around the Twentekanaal for shipping entire bridge constructions on pontoons.
Part of the bridge collapsed shortly after 11:00 AM local time (UTC+1) on 21 February 2024, while workmen were hoisting arches. The rescue operation commenced at 11:11 AM, involving three trauma teams by helicopters and numerous emergency vehicles. Initial assessments by experts suggest that the cranes used were adequate for the task, and the disaster was attributed to a broken lifting point.
The victims of the collapse included two individuals not affiliated with the Royal BAM Group, one employed by Belgian construction company Aertssen and the other of Polish nationality. Additionally, two Belgian individuals sustained injuries and were hospitalized, with one discharged from the hospital on 23 February.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse is being conducted by the Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie, and no work on the bridge will resume for at least a week pending the investigation. Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, expressed condolences, describing the accident as "tragic" and extending wishes for strength to the victims and their families. | 2024 |
76236718 | Merawi massacre | 2024-03-02 22:47:09+00:00 | The Merawi massacre was the extrajudicial killing and massacre of 50 to 100 residents in the town of Merawi in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), between 29–30 January 2024. The massacre occurred after an attack on an Ethiopian military garrison by the Fano militia. Four survivors attributed the motivation for the massacre as revenge for the Fano attack. An investigation was launched by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
On 29 January 2024 during the War in Amhara, Fano attacked an Ethiopian military encampment in Merawi. Fighting in the town between Fano and the ENDF lasted for six hours, in which Fano withdrew from the town, leaving it in full control of the ENDF.
According to four survivors interviewed by The Globe and Mail, the ENDF was "determined to take revenge" for Fano's attack.
On the afternoon of 29 January 2024, when Merawi was back under ENDF control, the ENDF carried out door-to-door searches, interrogated residents and accused them of sheltering Fano militants, and executed 100 men, women and children, of ages from 14 to 96. A witness interviewed by BBC News saw 13 people executed on Merawi's main street. The sound of gunfire was "constant" for much of the day.
The heaviest killings took place in 02 Kebele. Residents were robbed by the Ethiopian military officers prior to being executed. A 30-second video clip that was distributed on online social media was geolocated to "a business district in Merawi along the A3 highway, [bisecting] the town". The film was consistent with the witnesses' statements.
A resident, whose brother was one of the victims, told Addis Standard of seeing 50 dead bodies in Merawi's streets after the massacre. A monk stated that he saw twelve ENDF soldiers take 18 young men out of a bar, beat them, line them up, force them to kneel, and execute them.
Three witnesses interviewed by The Guardian described the victims as having been shot by bullets to the head. Birhanu, a civil servant, stated that identifying the victims was difficult due to their being shot in the head, describing the event as "the sort of thing in horror movies".
The killings continued throughout the night and the morning of 30 January.
On 29 January, the ENDF forbade residents from burying the victims. About 50 victims of the massacre were buried in the cemetery of St Mary church. Four were buried in the Medhanialem Church cemetery; 20 were buried in cemeteries for Muslims; others were buried in rural areas.
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) stated on 6 February 2024 that 80 civilians, mostly men, had been killed in house-to-house searches. On 13 February 2024, the EHRC stated that it had identified 45 of the civilians extrajudicially killed by "government security forces" in the massacre, and that it expected the true number of victims to be higher.
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On 9 February 2024, the Ethiopian Federal Parliamentary Assembly extended the state of emergency in relation to the War in Amhara. Daniel Bekele, head of the EHRC, criticised the extension, describing the EHRC as "gravely concerned" about the expected effect of the extension on human rights.
The State of Emergency Investigative Board for the War in Amhara stated that it would investigate the massacre.
Ethiopian government spokesperson Legesse Tulu stated that the massacre took place in self-defence and did not target civilians. Daniel Kibret, an advisor to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, described ENDF operations in Amhara Region as "amazing" and encouraged the Ethiopian military to continue. Tewodrose Tirfe, chair of the Amhara Association of America, described Daniel Kibret's statement as hate speech aiming to justify massacres in the Amhara Region.
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The United States (US) ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Jose Massinga, described the US government as being "deeply concerned" at "targeted civilian killings" and called for "unfettered access by independent human rights monitors as well as an impartial investigation to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice".
As of 23 February 2024, Mesfin Tegenu, executive chair of the American Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee, writing in The Hill, said that the massacre had received very little attention from the US media and political elites. He called for the US government to pressure the Ethiopian government to end the state of emergency and withdraw its forces, and for the international community to demand that an independent investigation be held. | 2024 |
76604854 | Bate Urgessa | 2024-04-13 12:37:33+00:00 | Bate Urgessa (1982/1983 – 10 April 2024) was an Ethiopian politician who was Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) opposition leader and critic of the incumbent Abiy Ahmed government. He has been jailed on several occasions. He was assassinated from gunshot in Meki, Oromia Region on 10 April 2024.
Urgessa was shot dead in Meki, East Shewa Zone in Oromia Region on 10 April 2024. His death met with public outrage on social media. Family members told to Addis Standard people who "looked like government security forces" took him from his hotel room on Tuesday night. The Oromia government denied its alleged involvement on his assassination. The OLF condemned his assassination as "brutal murder" and said he was "eloquent, brave and selfless Oromo soul". The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Chief Commissioner Daniel Bekele stated on Twitter that the federal authorities need "to hold perpetrators to account". Phone line was cut of in the town. In Oromia, police arrested 13 suspects over the murder. The United States, United Kingdom and European Union called for open investigation on the assassination. | 2024 |
77203638 | Miss France 2025 | 2024-06-22 09:53:13+00:00 | Miss France 2025 will be the 95th edition of the Miss France pageant. Ève Gilles of Nord-Pas-de-Calais will crown her successor at the end of the event.
The 2025 edition will mark the first edition under the leadership of Frédéric Gilbert, following the resignation of former president Alexia Laroche-Joubert after the conclusion of Miss France 2024.
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In December 2023, it was reported that Jean Bodart, the mayor of Dunkirk, would apply for the city to host the 2025 edition of Miss France. Reigning titleholder Ève Gilles was born in Dunkirk, and it is customary for the home region of the reigning Miss France to host the subsequent edition of the competition.
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The 2025 contestants will be selected through regional pageants, held between June and October 2024.
The 2025 edition will see the return of Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy, which competes on a biennial basis, and the withdrawal of New Caledonia. While New Caledonia had initially intended to compete, they were unable to organize a regional pageant due to the ongoing political unrest.
As of 7 July 2024, two contestants have been selected: | 2024 |
77022861 | Cyclone Remal | 2024-05-27 06:40:49+00:00 | Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal was a moderately strong but extremely devastating and deadly tropical cyclone that affected West Bengal and Bangladesh, also became the costliest known tropical cyclone of Bangladesh in May 2024. It was the first depression and the first cyclonic storm of the 2024 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, it turned into a cyclone from a deep depression on the evening of 25 May. The cyclone made landfall on West Bengal and Bangladesh's Sundarban Delta, just near the border at 8:30 pm on Sunday, 26 May as a severe cyclonic storm. The storm's speed was between 100 and 135 kilometres per hour during landfall in the coastal area. Remal killed at least 84 people including 65 in India and 19 in Bangladesh. About 30 million people in Bangladesh and many in West Bengal were affected by power outages.
After four months of inactivity, on 21 May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) began monitoring a cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal. Later that day, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) would also begin tracking the system, noting that it was likely to become a monsoon depression. The next day, the IMD noted that a low-pressure area had formed adjacent to the cyclonic circulation. Late on 23 May, the IMD upgraded the system into a well-marked low, stating that it was rapidly coalescing. The next day, the IMD stated that the depression formed in the Bay of Bengal, designating it as BOB 01.
Subsequently, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA), noting the depression's broad circulation center and its improving rainbands. The next day, BOB 01 intensified into a deep depression. The JTWC would recognize the system as a cyclone, designating it as 01B. Soon after, the depression intensified into a cyclonic storm, causing the IMD to name it Remal.
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On the morning of May 26, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued a distress signal number 10 in nine coastal districts. The Meteorological Department issued a warning that coastal 16 districts may be inundated by wind-driven tides of 8 to 12 feet above normal. About 8,000 to 9,000 shelters were prepared in the coastal districts of Bangladesh to evacuate people to safety. In addition, the army, fire service, volunteers and other government institutions were kept ready for post-storm rescue operations. Operations at the Port of Chittagong were suspended.
Due to Remal, 19 people were killed in Bangladesh. Rain and gale-force winds were present in coastal areas starting from the morning of May 26. According to Bangladesh's Ministry of Disaster Management, about 800,000 people in coastal areas were forced to leave their homes and seek shelter. Wind speeds at the time of the main impact were between 100 and 135 kilometers per hour. At this time, the high tide of 5 to 7 feet broke the embankment and submerged a vast area of the coast, which resulted in damage to houses, crops, and livestock. Two children went missing and 13 people were injured after a trawler sank in Khulna. More than 2.7 million people were without electricity and more than 27 thousand mobile network towers were down. Traffic was disrupted in several areas after trees were uprooted on the road. Flooding also occurred in Dhaka, where three people were fatally electrocuted by fallen electric wires. Dhaka received 306 mm rainfall, and many trees were felled and branches snapped. It is the strongest cyclone to affect Dhaka since Cyclone Sidr. Severe waterlogging also occurred in Chattogram and Barisal.
According to the Bangladesh Disaster Management and Relief Ministry, Cyclone Remal affected about 3.7 million people in 107 upazilas of 19 coastal districts. About 35,000 houses in Bangladesh were completely destroyed and 115,000 houses were partially damaged due to the impact of the cyclone.
Damages estimated in Bangladesh alone is ₹840000 crore ($7.82 billion) turning it into the costliest tropical cyclone ever in the Bangladesh History. These extensive damages was mainly due to the 3 hour stationery position of it near Khulna, when it continued producing high winds and extensive amounts of rainfall in all the areas under its large body. Storm surges continued for 24 hour as water was being raised by influence of 3 high tides in that 24 hour but the water level did not drop during the only low tide of that period due to the influence of cyclone. According to locals, this storm surge was even worse that that of Cyclone Sidr (2007) due to its long lasting nature. It also moved very slowly inland and it sustained its intensity very well over land. These factors mainly contributed well to spike up the damage amounts.
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Cyclone Remal killed seven people and injured over 100 in West Bengal. The cyclone toppled 356 electricity poles, destroyed 2,500 houses and damaged 27,000 others in the state. Evacuations were ordered for more than 50,000 people in the Sundarbans region. The tidal surge of the cyclone reached over 10 feet of water and lasted over 36 hours in areas of the mangrove, destroyed or damaged hundreds of trees, and caused saltwater incursion in at least 80 freshwater ponds used by wildlife and locals for drinking water. Many wildlife, including deer and wild boar, were killed due to the exceptional height of the tidal surge. At least 1,200 power poles had been uprooted and there was shortages of food. In Kolkata, 394 flights were cancelled. More than 400 trees were uprooted in and near Kolkata. More than 260 mm of rain fell in Kolkata in 24 hours along with 130 km/h (81 mph) gusts of wind. Heavy downpour had also led to flooding in various parts of Kolkata and disrupted services at the Kolkata Metro due to the inundation of Park Street and Esplanade metro stations. On 25 May, the India Meteorological Department issued an emergency warning for the states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura due to the expected effects of the cyclone. The cyclone also caused 13 deaths in Telangana, including seven in Nagarkurnool and four in Hyderabad. Most of the deaths in the state were attributed to falling trees or collapsing structures.
As the remnants of Cyclone Remal went towards Northeast India, heavy rainfall triggered landslides, killing 40 people. Damage was particularly severe in the state of Mizoram where 30 people died, including 17 due to the collapse of a stone quarry in Aizawl, with six others missing. Landslides also blocked the National Highway 6. Four deaths and 18 injuries also occurred in Assam, where 16 districts were affected by the floods. In Dhekiajuli, a tree fell on a school bus and injured 12 children. In Meghalaya, one person was killed and seven others were injured by a landslide. The severe rainfall led to extensive flooding in Guwahati and Silchar, with more than 50% of Silchar and surrounding areas flooded.
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The Mizoram Football Association in collaboration with Mizo Professional Footballers Association held a charity football match on June 21, 2024. This match featured ISL vs I-League players from Mizoram to raise funds for Cyclone Remal victims. | 2024 |
77082101 | 2023–24 Seattle Redhawks women's basketball team | 2024-06-04 15:41:43+00:00 | The 2023–24 Seattle Redhawks women's basketball team represented Seattle University during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Redhawks, who were led by first-year head coach Skyler Young, played their home games at the Redhawk Center in Seattle, Washington, as members of the Western Athletic Conference.
The Redhawks finished the 2022–23 season 6–24, 5–13 in WAC play to finish in 11th place. They upset UT Arlington in the first round of the WAC tournament, before falling to Grand Canyon in the quarterfinals.
On March 20, 2023, the school announced that head coach Suzy Barcomb would not be returning as their head coach, ending her seven-year run with the team. Almost a month later, on April 19, Portland assistant coach Skyler Young was hired as the Redhawks' new head coach.
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75767905 | 2024 World Indoor Bowls Championship | 2024-01-09 21:29:12+00:00 | The 2024 World Indoor Bowls Championship was the 2024 edition of the World Indoor Bowls Championship, held at Potters Leisure Resort, Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, England, from 5-21 January 2024. The event is organised by the World Bowls Tour and will be televised by the BBC and YouTube. The event is being sponsored for the second consecutive year by Imagine Cruising.
Jamie Walker and Katherine Rednall were the men's and women's defending champions respectively.
In an all-Scottish final, two-time champion and number 4 seed Stewart Anderson beat the six-time champion Alex Marshall MBE. Marshall received a wild card to compete and was unseeded because his form had dropped over the last few years but produced outstanding performances to reach the final, including a faultless semi-final win over friend and rival Paul Foster MBE. Anderson defeated another wild card and debutant Harry Goodwin in the other semi-final before sealing the win over Marshall in the final.
Katherine Rednall started her year in fine form, winning her sixth singles title at the championships, defeating Julie Forrest in a close final. Forrest was always in control in the first set before Rednall dominated the second to force a tie break. Rednall's win was largely due to her choosing short lengths (23 metres) throughout the second set and tie break ends.
In another all-Scottish final Stewart Anderson and Darren Burnett won the open pairs for the third time defeating Paul Foster and Jason Banks. Nick Brett and Julie Forrest, bowling together for the first time in this event, won the mixed pairs for their third and second mixed titles respectively.
Darren Weir completed a Scottish dominated championships with a comprehensive victory over Rebecca Moorbey in the Under-25 event.
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77002373 | 2024 Enga landslide | 2024-05-24 10:18:07+00:00 | On 24 May 2024, a landslide occurred in Mulitaka, Papua New Guinea. By 7 June, 12 bodies had been recovered, with thousands more buried and presumed dead, though estimates of the death toll vary greatly, with some estimating that only 160 had died.
Papua New Guinea has regularly experienced fatal landslides resulting from its mountainous terrain, weather, climate, poverty, poor land use practices and government mismanagement. In 2024, the country saw intense rainfall and flooding, and in April, 14 people died in a landslide, while 21 died in a landslide one month earlier.
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On 18 May, a Mw 4.5 earthquake occurred 105 km (65 mi) west of where the landslide happened. It struck 126.2 km (78.4 mi) below the surface and has been suggested as a possible cause of the landslide. However, the Red Cross has stated that there was no indication that the earthquake caused the landslide, instead attributing it to either gold mining or heavy rain.
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has blamed climate change for the disaster.
The landslide occurred at approximately 03:00 PGT on 24 May 2024 (17:00 UTC on 23 May), after a large amount of debris was dislodged from the limestone slopes of Mount Mungalo. Some survivors said that they heard two loud cracks around one to two hours before the disaster, alerting them to possible danger and enabling their escape. The landslide destroyed six villages in Maip Muritaka Rural LLG. In Kaokalam village alone, dozens of houses were destroyed and at least 150 people died. It blocked a highway near the Porgera Gold Mine, and destroyed 150 metres (490 ft) of the main highway leading into Kaokalam, causing concerns over the supply of fuel and goods. The mine's management said that its regular operations were unaffected and that fuel at the site was enough to sustain the facility for 40 days. A road construction crew working on the highway was also buried in the landslide.
Approximately 2,000 people were buried and presumed dead in Tulipana village. The Highlands Highway connecting the area to Port Moresby, the capital, was also blocked. Gardens which provided food for the village and its three water streams were buried and destroyed. An official of the International Organization for Migration estimated that the area covered by the landslide was the equivalent of between "three and four football fields". Later estimates put the area covered by the landslide at 600 metres (2,000 ft) long and 90,000 square metres (970,000 sq ft). The debris was estimated to be 6 metres (20 ft) to 8 metres (26 ft) deep.
Conflicting estimates of casualties emerged following the disaster, which was attributed to the lack of updated population statistics since the last national census in 2000 and the fact that the affected area also hosted pubs catering to miners from other villages as well as people displaced by intertribal fighting. On 27 May, it was estimated that 2,000 people may have died by the landslide in Yambali village alone. These numbers were not confirmed by government officials. On 29 May, councillor and chair of the Mulitaka Disaster Committee Jaman Yandam said that more than 160 people had died, citing village leaders who had conducted a head count. As of 6 June, the official death toll cited by the government was 670.
Over 4,000 people were directly affected. Twelve bodies, including a leg, were recovered. At least 17 people were injured and four others were rescued, while 1,182 homes were reported to have been destroyed or buried. More than 5,000 pigs, 100 stores, and five vehicles were also believed to have been buried, as well as two health centres. An additional 250 homes were condemned due to unstable ground conditions, displacing about 1,650 people.
Prime Minister James Marape announced that the Papua New Guinea Defence Force was sent to the scene to conduct relief work, recover bodies, and rebuild destroyed infrastructure. Police, medics, engineers, and United Nations personnel were also dispatched, while some locals acted as first responders. By dusk, rescuers at the scene utilized a mechanical digger and tools in an attempt to locate survivors. The Papua New Guinea government formally requested aid from the United Nations and other countries on 26 May. A state of emergency was declared in the affected region, with authorities saying that nearly 7,900 people living near the disaster site were at risk from further landslides. Condolences were sent by Governor-General Bob Dadae and King Charles III.
International humanitarian agency CARE and the Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society said that they were assessing the situation. CARE later said around 4,000 people were in need of humanitarian aid following the disaster, including individuals displaced during intertribal clashes in February 2024. Australia, China, France, India, and the United States said they were prepared to assist in humanitarian efforts, with Australia subsequently providing up to AU$4.5 million in funds and a disaster response team. The Australian Defence Force and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services were also deployed to assist in relief efforts. The Indian government announced relief assistance of US$1 million on 28 May, reaffirming the two countries' ties under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). The European Union released 150,000 euros in aid, while USAID provided two million kina ($500,000). On 28 May, the New Zealand Government pledged NZ$1.5 million in relief support and announced plans to deploy a New Zealand Defence Force C-130 aircraft carrying relief supplies and technical expertise. Japan provided K3.81 million ($1 million) in aid through UNICEF. The Chinese embassy dispatched a medical team to Mulitaka to treat landslide victims.
The provincial governments of Hela and Southern Highlands pledged K1 million in aid each, while ICTSI South Pacific and Newmont also pledged K1 million, respectively.
Rescue work was hampered by large rocks and fallen trees, with the Red Cross estimating that it would take up to two days for humanitarian assistance to arrive. Police Commander Martin Kelei reported that recovery efforts were further complicated by the potential danger of additional landslides caused by removing debris, while Coordinator for CARE Australia Justine McMahon stated that instability and shifting of the disaster site and forecasts of future rain could lead to further landslides, threatening rescuers and aid staff. The UN migration agency of Papua New Guinea's Serhan Aktoprak reported that the landslide engulfed and blocked three streams located near the villages affected, soaking the ground even more and increasing the risk of future landslides in the recovery area. According to ABC News, only helicopters could access Kaokalam. Clearing of the blocked highway was also delayed due to opposition from some of the relatives of the victims, who called for the site to be preserved in situ as a memorial.
Humanitarian convoys were deployed by road from the provincial capital Wabag toward the disaster zone beginning on 25 May and were escorted by the Papua New Guinea Defence Force to protect the convoys as they passed through Tambitanis, where intertribal clashes resulted in 8 deaths and the burning of 35 homes and businesses. Defense Minister Billy Joseph and PNG National Disaster Centre director Laso Mana visited Wabag on 26 May to assess recovery efforts. The Porgera mine also pledged to provide mechanical diggers to help in rescue and road-clearing operations. The National Disaster Centre released K500,000 in aid to the Enga provincial government. Heavy equipment arrived at the site on 26 May, with more expected to be delivered by the Papua New Guinea Defence Force from Lae as early as 28 May. Aid groups expressed concerns over the landslide's effects on youth, who make up 40% of the affected population. At least nine children were orphaned by the landslide. Authorities also announced plans to quarantine the disaster zone to prevent the spread of disease.
A minute of silence was held at the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea to commemorate the victims. During a parliamentary session on 30 May 2024, Speaker Job Pomat reprimanded MPs for a muted response to the disaster, which occurred amid plans to file a no-confidence motion against Marape. On 31 May, Marape visited the site of the landslide and pledged K20 million towards reconstruction efforts.
On 5 June, the military announced that all efforts to recover more bodies would halt due to the danger of further landslides and that access to the site would be restricted. | 2024 |
76402561 | 2024 al-Bayda bombing | 2024-03-20 12:03:40+00:00 | On 19 March 2024, Houthi militants in Yemen blew up a house in the city of Radda, the capital of al-Bayda governorate, killing at least 12 people, nine of which are from the same family.
A day before the attack, 2 Houthi fighters were killed in an ambush allegedly set up by the house's owner, Ibrahim al-Zalei. Local media reported that the Houthi attack targeted the homes of the Al-Naqus and Al-Zayla’i families in retaliation for the killing of two Houthi members, who were allegedly shot by a member of the latter family last Sunday.
Houthis besieged the house and its surroundings in the district of Radea, in the Bayda early Tuesday, before booby-trapping the house and blowing it up, causing severe damage to neighboring buildings. They planted a vast network of mines in the corners of the destroyed homes, and are still besieging the neighborhood. They also carried out a campaign of house raids and widespread arrests of citizens.
The Musawa Organization for Rights and Liberties stated that the bombing has resulted in the collapse of 8 neighboring buildings.
They also stated that this crime left 9 dead from the family of the citizen Muhammad Saad Al-Yarimi, who died along with his wife and all of his children. They are:
Saad Muhammad Al-Yarimi (33 years old)
Ali Muhammad Al-Yarimi (22 years old)
Jabali Muhammad Al-Yarimi (18 years old)
Ramzi Muhammad Saad Al-Yarimi (15 years old)
Mabrouka Muhammad Saad (19 years old)
Karima Ahmed Al-Adadi, wife of Ibrahim Muhammad Saad Al-Yarimi, who was injured in the incident
in addition to 9 other wounded from the same Al-Yarimi family and other families, namely:
Khairiya Al-Fara’ (30 years old),
Ibrahim Saad Muhammad Saad Al-Yarimi (2 years old)
Lutfiya Saad Muhammad Saad Al-Yarimi (5 years old)
Muhammad Saad Muhammad Saad Al-Yarimi (9 years old)
Haj Ahmed Al-Khalabi (60 years old), who was recovered from under the rubble with his wife
Aisha Al-Khalabi (55 years old)
Ali Ahmed Al-Khalbi, who was kidnapped by the Houthis and is in "serious conditions."
According to the Musawa organization, the houses that the Houthis blew up were:
The house of Muhammad Al-Yarimi
Two houses of Ibrahim Al-Zayla’i
The house of Alawi Al-Majjar
The house of Al-Naqus
The house of citizen Ahmed Khalbi, the house of citizen Saleh Hadi, and the house of Al-Fayeh.
Yemeni Information Minister Muammar al-Eryani said the bombing led to the collapse of nearby houses, killing at least 12, most of them women and children, with 20 more still buried under the debris, he also accused the Houthis of adopting a "policy of bombing houses and forcibly displacing their residents as an approach to terrorize citizens" in revenge against opponents of their coup.
Houthi-run Interior Ministry said detonating the house was an “irresponsible reaction” by security forces who used “excessive force in an illegal way” while pursuing suspects behind Monday's ambush. It said an investigation committee has been formed to bring those involved to justice. | 2024 |
76925038 | 2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack | 2024-05-17 14:10:38+00:00 | The 2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack was an attack that occurred on 17 May 2024 on the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor, Malaysia. Two police officers were killed while one was left injured. The sole attacker identified as Radin Romyullah Radin Imran was fatally shot thereafter. Malaysian authorities initially identified the deceased suspect as a member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) due to his father's connection with the terrorist group, although it was later reported that he had no involvement with JI and had acted alone.
On 17 May 2024, at 2:30 am, two college students entered the Ulu Tiram police station to file a report regarding an alleged molestation incident that occurred two years ago. Five minutes later, a suspect arrived at the station on a motorcycle and proceeded to the back of the station. As Constable Ahmad Azza Fahmi went to investigate the suspect, he was fatally stabbed and had his firearm taken by the suspect. Two other policemen then rushed to the back of the station to engage the suspect. A shootout ensued in which Constable Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad was fatally shot while the other was injured. The suspect was also fatally shot by a third policeman at the scene.
Both college students were apprehended for questioning in relation to their connection to the attack. At 6 am, police stormed the suspect's family home in Ulu Tiram, resulting in the arrest of five people suspected to also be members of JI.
On 19 June 2024, the suspect's five family members, including his parents and three siblings, were officially charged in court for alleged terrorism-related offences. Local authorities identified the suspect's mother as a Singaporean citizen, while the rest of the suspect's family members were Malaysians.
The attack was followed by several further incidents, including a death threat to a Democratic Action Party (DAP) member of parliament (MP), and two individuals trying to trespass into the Istana Negara. Another individual was arrested after trying to snatch a police sub-machine gun at the Dato Keramat police station in Penang.
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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, offered condolences to the families of the killed police officers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that firm action should be taken against those who attempt to create chaos in Malaysia to the extent of causing deaths. Anwar said he supports all efforts made by the police and asked the public to give their full cooperation to the authorities.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reminded the police to redoubling their efforts and not taking any terrorist threat lightly following disclosure by the Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT) that terrorist groups are using online video games to recruit youth to join their movement.
The Malaysian Islamic Party questioned the security preparedness of the country's civil forces and also requested the Home Ministry to answer on why the police failed to stop the attack from happening.
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail affirmed that the attack was carried out by a lone suspect and that they had former terrorist or militant group members under constant monitoring. Due to the attack, the previous procedure of keeping the police stations' main gates opened around the clock had been modified to have the gates shut at 10.00 p.m. each night.
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Indonesia: Following the attack, the Indonesian National Police counter-terrorist unit Detachment 88 imposed tighter monitoring and surveillance of terrorist networks and their activities nationwide.
Singapore: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack and extended sympathies and condolences to the families of the killed and injured officers. The ministry also advised Singaporeans travelling to Malaysia to take necessary precautions. Authorities also stepped up security measures at the Causeway and Second Link border checkpoints, which resulted in a longer than usual time required to cross the borders.
United States: US ambassador to Malaysia Edgard Kagan expressed his condolences to the families of the two policemen killed in the incident, stating US willingness to assist the Malaysian authorities in combating terrorism. He added the tragedy serves as a reminder that both US and Malaysia share common interests against terrorism and cannot afford to relax their vigilance.
Jemaah Islamiyah
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, the co-founder of the militant group Jemaah Islamiyah, condemned the incident and insisted he personally was not involved in the attack through a video sent by his son to Malaysiakini. He further expressed that whoever accuses or trying to implicate him with the attack are lying and asking them to prove it in front of Allah and advising Muslim youths to not follow hardline ways by easily labelling others as infidels without any reasons based on the Quran. He stated that Islam should be defended only through dawah and prayers, not by killings or bombings. | 2024 |
76537704 | Foxtrot (convenience store) | 2024-04-05 13:52:04+00:00 | Foxtrot was a chain of convenience stores founded in Chicago in 2015 that also served as cafés, wine bars, and third places. It featured locally sourced products as well as wines and a selection of groceries. They were present in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Dallas, Austin, and Chicago.
In November 2023, the company announced it was going to be merged with Dom's Kitchen & Market, an upscale grocery store brand with 2 stores, to be named Outfox Hospitality.
In January 2024, they opened their 10th location in Washington, D.C., their 33rd store in total. Placer.ai rated it together with Trader Joe's as one of its 2024 "hot brands", saying that it was "redefining the convenience store" and noting that it was attractive to its "wine drinker" and "nutritionally aware" categories of customers.
Foxtrot closed all of its locations suddenly on April 23, 2024. The company announced plans to file for bankruptcy protection. A day after the closure, Foxtrot's parent company, Outfox Hospitality, became the subject of a class action lawsuit filed in Chicago by a former Foxtrot employee and store manager over violating Illinois state and federal labor laws in regards to the abrupt shutdown.
On May 15, 2024, Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. | 2024 |
75837252 | 2024 Belgian Cup final | 2024-01-17 22:23:36+00:00 | The 2024 Belgian Cup Final, named Croky Cup after the sponsor, will be the 69th Belgian Cup final and is scheduled to be played on 9 May 2024. Union SG qualified on 28 February for its third ever Cup final, 110 years after last reaching it in 1914. One day later, current cup holders Antwerp became their opponent, qualifying for its sixth final. Antwerp would be the first club to defend its title since Club Brugge won the 1996 Belgian Cup final after having already won the 1995 Belgian Cup final.
Going into the match, both teams were struggling: Antwerp had a difficult season as defending league and cup champions and despite playing in the UEFA Champions League during the season, the club had ups and downs throughout the season and was currently only in 6th in the league, which would mean they were not going to qualify for European football. Meanwhile, Union SG had dominated the regular season, but had been struggling since the playoffs (starting with four losses) and had dropped from first to third place, with three matches to go however, they could still win the title.
The winner of the match qualifies for the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League Play-off round. If Union SG were to win but also finish in the top two of the league, they would instead qualify for the qualifying rounds of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League, with the ticket for the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League Play-off round, in that case, being passed along to the third-place finisher in the league.
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Both teams started the match in no-risk mode, with lots of duels for the ball, but without any major chances. Union SG had most possession (about 75%). First excitement came when Jurgen Ekkelenkamp hit the outside of the post from a long range kick over the ground from outside of the penalty area, about midway through the first half. In the added time of the first half, Zeno Van Den Bosch headed-on a corner kick which ended up with Kōki Machida who reacted fasted to open the scoring. During the second half Antwerp tried to equalize, but no chances came from it until 10 minutes from time when Christian Burgess lost the ball to Ekkelenkamp whose shot went straight at Anthony Moris. It would turn out to be the only big chance for Antwerp, after that on multiple occasions Union SG came close to extending the lead on counter-attacks, with both Cameron Puertas and Mohamed Amoura missing big chances in the final minutes to leave the score at 1–0.
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76413425 | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima | 2024-03-21 22:12:35+00:00 | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima (エディオンピースウイング広島) is a football stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, which has a seating capacity of 28,520. It has been the home of Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina since 2024.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima had played their home games at the multi-purpose Hiroshima Big Arch stadium since 1992, but there had been ideas for a new, football-specific stadium to be built since the early 2000s. In February 2003, Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba promised that a stadium would be built, however nothing initially came to fruition.
Following the success of the football team in the early 2010s, winning the 2012, 2013 and 2015 J1 League titles, plans to build a new stadium were once again brought to the fore. In August 2012, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and their supporters association submitted a request to Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City for the construction of a new stadium. This was followed in January 2013 by approximately 370,000 people signing a petition supporting the cause.
In September 2013, a list of nine potential locations for a new stadium was drawn up by the review committee.
Central Park Freedom/Lawn Square (Naka Ward)
Former Hiroshima Municipal Stadium site (Naka Ward)
Hiroshima Minato Park (Minami Ward)
Dejima Higashi No. 2 open storage area (Minami Ward)
Prefectural Hiroshima Nishi Air Base site (Nishi Ward)
Prefectural General Ground (Nishi Ward)
Hiroshima Regional Park (Asaminami Ward)
Itsukaichi Landfill (Saeki Ward)
Presentation of site for exchange facilities such as trade fairs and conventions (Minami Ward)
In March 2016, Sanfrecce Hiroshima announced its own plan to build a stadium on the Hiroshima Municipal Stadium site, but Hiroshima City and the club agreed to reconsider later in the year. In February 2019, it was decided that the stadium would be built in the central park, within walking distance of the A-Bomb Dome and adjacent to Hiroshima Castle.
In March 2021, a consortium of eight entities led by Taisei Corporation was selected as the contractors and work got underway in February 2022. The site was officially opened on 1 February 2024 with a small ceremony at the stadium. The construction cost is estimated at ¥27.1 billion.
The inaugural game was a club friendly between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka on 10 February 2024, which the home team lost 1–2. The first competitive game was played on 23 February 2024 against Urawa Red Diamonds, with the hosts winning 2–0 and Yuki Ohashi scoring the first goal in the new stadium. Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina played their first match at the new stadium on 3 March 2024, in a 2–1 league defeat to Albirex Niigata Ladies. The match had an attendance of over 4,600, the highest attendance of a home game for Regina in their history.
Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima has a site area of approximately 49,900 square metres, with the stadium itself having a capacity of 28,520. The building is approximately 42 metres high and is constructed of steel reinforced concrete and some steel frame construction. The stadium has a football-specific layout, with only about 8 metres separating the pitch and stands. For comparison, Sanfrecce's previous stadium's pitch was 30 to 40 metres away.
The stadium's white saddle roof arches high over the south stand and slopes down to the north stand opposite. With indentations in the corners on the south side and a pronounced depression in the north part, inspired by the "wings of hope" that symbolises Hiroshima.
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There are four stands in the north, south, east, and west, each with a different design, that surround the pitch on all sides. Along the sides, the stands consist of two tiers, with a narrow tier in-between. A tall, single-tier stand is located behind the south goal and is dedicated to the home fans, with a capacity of 6,200. The north stand, which has municipal housing in the background, is for visitors and has a limited capacity of 2,200 in consideration of noise. The seats are irregularly arranged in colours of ultramarine, blue, and grey. They were provided by manufacturer Iris Ohyama.
A large 9 by 32 metre screen is installed on the north stand, which is the same size as the Japan National Stadium. The south side has a clock and timing device measuring 9 by 16 metres. There is also a 380 metre long belt shaped screen in front of the fourth-floor seating around the stadium.
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The entire field is 121 by 84 metres, with a natural grass area of 110 by 71 metres. The pitch itself measures 105 by 68 metres and is located on a north–south axis.
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The venue has VIP boxes, business seats, catering facilities as well as a museum, restaurants and shops to attract visitors outside of match days. The area to the east of the stadium is to be equipped with green spaces, trees and fountains. It retains its recreational function and is accessible to all residents. The project also includes the construction of pedestrian bridges over the adjacent streets and the creation of a small marina on the nearby arm of the Ōta River.
Additionally, there is an 8 by 2 metre mural called 'Peace Wall', drawn by Yoichi Takahashi, the original author of Captain Tsubasa.
The name of the stadium according to the ordinance is Hiroshima Soccer Stadium. In order to secure funding, the naming rights were put out to tender in March 2020 for companies that have a head office, branch office, or equivalent business office in Hiroshima prefecture. Electronics retailer EDION Corporation acquired the naming rights for a fee of ¥100 million per year. The agreement runs for 10 years, starting on 1 February 2024 and ending on 31 January 2034.
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Approximately 15 minutes walk from Shin-Hakushima Station, approximately 20 minutes walk from Yokogawa Station, and approximately 30 minutes walk from Hiroshima Station, all on the JR West Sanyo Main Line (Hiroshima Station also being a stop for the Sanyo Shinkansen Line).
Approximately 10 minutes walk from Kenchō-mae Station on the Hiroshima Rapid Transit Astram Line, approximately 15 minutes walk from Shin-Hakushima Station.
10 minutes walk from Hiroshima Electric Railway Genbaku Dome-mae Station tram stop, 10 minutes walk from Kamiya-cho-nishi Station tram stop.
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76106557 | Jack Cook Field | 2024-02-15 21:59:08+00:00 | Jack Cook Field is a baseball stadium in Huntington, West Virginia. It is the current home field for Marshall University's baseball team and for the Tri-State Coal Cats in the Appalachian League. The field is named after former longtime Marshall head baseball coach, Jack Cook.
In October 2022, Marshall officially broke ground on a new baseball stadium located on 3rd Avenue and 22nd Street next to Dot Hicks Field and across the street from Joan C. Edwards Stadium. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice donated $13.8 million towards the project with the City of Huntington and Marshall University also contributing nearly $10 million to help fund the stadium with an estimated $23 million cost. University officials announced on June 21, 2023, that the facility would be named Jack Cook Field in honor of former Marshall baseball coach Jack Cook. It was also announced that the clubhouse would be named in honor of former Marshall baseball player Alex Lawrence.
The stadium hosted its first game on March 1, 2024 when Marshall defeated Manhattan, 3-0, in front of a crowd of 3,124. | 2024 |
75781252 | Kingdom Arena | 2024-01-11 08:53:25+00:00 | Kingdom Arena (Arabic: المملكة أرينا, romanized: Al-Mamlakah Arena) is an association football stadium located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stadium seats 27,600 spectators in its football configuration and has a retractable roof. In September 2023, the Kingdom Holding Company obtained the management rights to operate the stadium as the home of Al Hilal.
Kingdom Arena was built in 180 days and accommodates more than 30,000 people, including 20 luxury boxes. It has a retractable roof and a four-sided video screen suspended over the center.
The first football match to be played at the stadium was a friendly match on 29 January 2024 between Al Hilal and Inter Miami, which ended in Al Hilal winning 4–3.
On 8 February 2024, Kingdom Arena received two Guinness World Records for the largest covered football stadium and the highest capacity for an indoor covered stadium.
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