[allAfrica] On 8 January, at around 8 p.m., heavy gunfire was heard in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, near the presidential palace. Armed men allegedly attacked the interior of the presidential palace.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford was unharmed after an OPP vehicle he was travelling in was involved in a collision on Highway 401.

The country's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was in the palace at the time of the attack, Al Arabiya reported

There is no reason to panic, the country's Infrastructure Minister Aziz Mahamat Saleh said

DAN HODGES: What will it take before Keir Starmer finally gets it? Or for any of his MPs who are preparing to block a full public inquiry into the rape and abuse of thousands of working-class British girls, to get it?

Thirty-two guests, including six staff members, were said to be in 'high spirits' after spending their fourth day trapped inside the Tan Hill Inn following heavy snow.

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath defends the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, warning against ignoring historical occupation of Hindu religious sites. He criticizes the Waqf Board, highlights Sanatan Dharma's significance, and urges political opponents to embrace India's spiritual heritage.

Pritish Nandy, renowned poet, editor, film producer, Rajya Sabha member, and animal rights activist, passed away at 73 in Mumbai. Known for his work in poetry, journalism, and film production, Nandy made significant contributions to Indian media, including the corporatisation of Bollywood and advocating for animal rights.

The first JPC meeting on the 'one nation, one election' bills saw opposition MPs call the legislations an attack on constitutional norms, whereas BJP and allies argued for reduced expenditure and administrative load benefits, citing broad public support and historical precedents.

SC directs Centre to implement a scheme by March 14 to ensure cashless treatment for road accident victims during the golden hour, as required under the Motor Vehicles Act. The scheme, aimed at saving lives, must address concerns regarding payment limits and treatment duration.

Citizens face difficulty accessing RTI status reports due to non-functioning OTP feature on the RTI portal, causing delays and complications. The issue remains unresolved despite complaints, with OTPs either not being received or not working, frustrating users seeking transparency as per their legal rights.

The presidential palace in N’Djamena, Chad has reportedly come under armed attack following the visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Read Full Article at RT.com

SAS operatives routinely murdered prisoners in Afghanistan, a government inquiry in London has heard Read Full Article at RT.com

The Trelawny police today conducted a massive operation across the parish. Among the areas targeting are Bounty Hall, Wakefield, Deeside, Dromiky and Bunkers Hill. The operation is targeting wanted men and illegal gun. "The operation consist...

A charity spearheaded by 16-year-old Immaculate Conception High School student Sherinae Brown was able to feed about 100 homeless people in the Corporate on New Year's Day, despite challenges securing sponsors for this year's initiative. Brown...

The Maldives ensured it will not compromise India’s security amid concerns regarding Chinese vessels, while agreeing to extend the lease of Indian helicopters and a Dornier aircraft. Defence cooperation between the countries accelerated, including the handover of defence equipment and the continuation of the MNDF 'Ekatha Harbour' project.

The Supreme Court is set to decide on the legitimacy of the 2023 law altering the selection panel for chief election commissioner (CEC) and ECs, contrasting Parliament's legislative power with SC’s authority. The court's previous order outlined a panel including the PM, LoP, and CJI, but Parliament replaced the CJI with a Union minister, raising concerns about EC independence.

Following a proposal to temporarily halt the selection of sitting or former judges' lawyer children for high court judges, another SC collegium member suggested they should meet a higher benchmark. This aims to balance merit-based appointments with concerns over the advantages of judicial lineage.

The Supreme Court of India has acknowledged its error in rejecting the juvenility plea of a convict, ordering his immediate release after 25 years in jail. The court recognized the convict was 14 at the time of the crime and highlighted the importance of rehabilitation for juveniles.

A stampede during the distribution of Vaikuntha Dwara Sarva Darshan tokens for Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati resulted in six deaths and over 30 injuries. The chaos involved poor crowd management as devotees surged forward. TTD had organized the event, expecting large crowds. Andhra CM Naidu is overseeing the situation.

North Korea has announced the successful launch of a new intermediate-range hypersonic weapon Read Full Article at RT.com

A German politician who was about to run for the Bundestag has been forced to step down over lewd comments he made on internet Read Full Article at RT.com

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Paris that taking over the Danish island was a bad idea and won’t ever happen Read Full Article at RT.com

The CEO of messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, has doubts about other social media platforms’ determination to keep censorship at bay Read Full Article at RT.com

A husband and wife admitted to killing two women and taking the younger victim’s child because they “really wanted to have a daughter” Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Farhiya Abdirahman, the wife of renowned Somali singer Dayax Dalnuurshe, died Tuesday night at a Mogadishu hospital after a brief illness, family sources confirmed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 700 tons of food aid to Somalia to assist the ongoing drought-affected communities in the country.

In the face of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s threat to acquire Canada and impose tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he wants to expand its energy supply both sides of the border.

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The New York Times urges people to explore southwest England because it has strong links to Jane Austen and this year is the 250th anniversary of her birth.

Metropolitan Police officers swarmed the iconic Mayfair street and cordoned it off along with the nearby New Burlington Street whilst they investigated the potential threat.

Sabrina Lyttle, from Blackpool, who struggled with drink and drugs, was freed from jail just days before dying at the age of 47 - found at a restaurant in Blackpool.

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