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<h2>Who is Hashem Safieddine?</h2>

Hashem Safieddine has been involved for years in Hezbollah’s political affairs. He was also considered very close to now-dead former Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, whose daughter had married Safieddine’s son back in 2020.

Hashem Safieddine joined the group in 1994 and joined the Majlis Al Shura, the group’s highest decision-making body, within a year.

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He is known for his black turban and as someone&nbsp;who touts himself as a close descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

Safieddine&nbsp;is considered one of the top three leaders of the group, alongside Nasrallah and Naim Qassem.

<h2>Designated as terrorist by US in 2018</h2>

The US State Department had designated Hashem Safieddine as a terrorist in 2017 for his alleged involvement in Hezbollah’s strategic planning and financial operations for over three decades.

Since he is well-versed in the group’s functioning and has been closely associated with the group for the last 30 years, he is considered as the best choice for Hezbollah’s next leader.

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Iran, which is Hezbollah’s primary backer, had reportedly promoted him as a potential future leader of the organisation in 2006 itself. In 2010, he was also appointed military commander of Southern Lebanon in 2010—a key region in Hezbollah’s long-standing conflict with Israel.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in Israeli strikes on Beirut. Nasrallah’s death has now raised questions about the future leadership of the Lebanon-based militant group.

Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in Israeli strikes on Beirut. Nasrallah’s death has now raised questions about the future leadership of the Lebanon-based militant group. Now, it’s being speculated that Nasrallah’s cousin Hashem Safieddine may take the reins of the group, who has already been on the Hezbollah’s Jihad Council. Let’s know more about the prominent cleric of the militant group. Who is Hashem Safieddine? Hashem Safieddine has been involved for years in Hezbollah’s political affairs. He was also considered very close to now-dead former Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, whose daughter had married Safieddine’s son back in 2020. Hashem Safieddine joined the group in 1994 and joined the Majlis Al Shura, the group’s highest decision-making body, within a year. Also read: Israelis call Hezbollah chief's death 'absolutely fantastic news' He is known for his black turban and as someone who touts himself as a close descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. Safieddine is considered one of the top three leaders of the group, alongside Nasrallah and Naim Qassem. Designated as terrorist by US in 2018 The US State Department had designated Hashem Safieddine as a terrorist in 2017 for his alleged involvement in Hezbollah’s strategic planning and financial operations for over three decades. Since he is well-versed in the group’s functioning and has been closely associated with the group for the last 30 years, he is considered as the best choice for Hezbollah’s next leader. Also read: West Asia crisis: Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in IDF strikes on Beirut Iran, which is Hezbollah’s primary backer, had reportedly promoted him as a potential future leader of the organisation in 2006 itself. In 2010, he was also appointed military commander of Southern Lebanon in 2010—a key region in Hezbollah’s long-standing conflict with Israel. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

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United States (US) President Joe Biden said on Sunday (Sep 1) that one of the six Israeli hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip tunnel was an Israeli-American. In a statement, President Biden said, "We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin." "Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we'll continue working towards a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages," he added. The remaining five hostages were identified by the Israeli military as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino. Who was Hersh Goldberg-Polin? Hersh, 23, was a dual Israeli-American citizen. He immigrated to Israel with his family in 2008 at the age of seven, according to a statement from his family. According to President Biden, Hersh was attending the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack. Also read | Some of the six Israeli hostages found dead were approved for potential swap, says Hamas "He lost his arm helping friends and strangers during Hamas’ savage massacre," Biden said. "He had just turned 23. He planned to travel the world. I have gotten to know his parents, Jon and Rachel. They have been courageous, wise, and steadfast, even as they have endured the unimaginable," he added. "I have worked tirelessly to bring their beloved Hersh safely to them and am heartbroken by the news of his death. It is as tragic as it is reprehensible," the US president further said. Vice President Kamala Harris also condemned Hersh's death. "When I met with Jon and Rachel earlier this year, I told them: You are not alone. That remains true as they mourn this terrible loss," she said in a statement. 'Some of 6 hostages were approved for potential swap' The Israeli military claimed that the six hostages were murdered by Hamas. These hostages were among 250 who were captured during the Hamas-led shock incursion into southern Israel on October 7 last year that sparked the war in Gaza. Hamas, meanwhile, did not say anything about the circumstances in which these six hostages were found dead. However, the Palestinian militant group told the news agency AFP that some of these hostages had been "approved" for release in the event of a truce deal. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Israelis rejoiced Saturday at the news that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah had been killed while also offering mixed takes on whether this would make them safer in the long term.

Military officials announced on Saturday morning that Nasrallah, who headed Hezbollah for more than three decades, died in a Friday strike targeting the group's headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Even before Hezbollah officially confirmed his death on Saturday afternoon, Israelis on Tel Aviv's waterfront promenade said the news came as a welcome relief amid escalating clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border.&nbsp;

"Absolutely fantastic news, it should have been done a long time ago," said David Shalev, a resident of Israel's commercial hub.

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Although he cast doubt on whether Nasrallah's killing would end the fighting in the north, he said it sent a clear message to Israel's foes in the region: "Don't screw with us."

Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel one day after Hamas's unprecedented attack on southern Israel last October 7 triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.

In recent days Israel has shifted the focus of its operations towards eliminating Hezbollah's military leadership and "cleaning" the northern border, from which more than 60,000 Israelis have been displaced for nearly a year.

The escalation brought heightened security risks to central Israel, with Hezbollah on Wednesday announcing it had launched a ballistic missile targeting the Israeli spy agency Mossad's headquarters near Tel Aviv.

In the coastal city of Rishon LeZion in central Israel, Shuli Diaz on Saturday called Friday's strike on Nasrallah "an amazing move".

She said she hoped the Hezbollah leader's death would bring peace after more than a year of war triggered by the October 7 attack.

Watch |&nbsp;BREAKING: IDF claims Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike

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"I think that the elimination of Nasrallah will bring an end to the war," Diaz said. "I believe that this will bring some sort of political resolution. I at least hope so."

Israeli military officials played up the significance of Nasrallah's death, even as they vowed to press on with military operations against Hezbollah intended to facilitate the return of Israelis displaced from the north.

The military announced on X on Saturday it had given the operation to kill Nasrallah the codename "New Order".

It was a message that resonated with Rami Steiner, another resident of Rishon LeZion.

"We are celebrating the death of the number one terrorist in the world," he said.&nbsp;

"This is an opportunity for a new era, a better world without terrorists."

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Israelis rejoiced Saturday at the news that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah had been killed while also offering mixed takes on whether this would make them safer in the long term.

Israelis rejoiced Saturday at the news that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah had been killed while also offering mixed takes on whether this would make them safer in the long term. Military officials announced on Saturday morning that Nasrallah, who headed Hezbollah for more than three decades, died in a Friday strike targeting the group's headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Even before Hezbollah officially confirmed his death on Saturday afternoon, Israelis on Tel Aviv's waterfront promenade said the news came as a welcome relief amid escalating clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border. "Absolutely fantastic news, it should have been done a long time ago," said David Shalev, a resident of Israel's commercial hub. Also read: West Asia crisis: Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in IDF strikes on Beirut Although he cast doubt on whether Nasrallah's killing would end the fighting in the north, he said it sent a clear message to Israel's foes in the region: "Don't screw with us." Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel one day after Hamas's unprecedented attack on southern Israel last October 7 triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. In recent days Israel has shifted the focus of its operations towards eliminating Hezbollah's military leadership and "cleaning" the northern border, from which more than 60,000 Israelis have been displaced for nearly a year. The escalation brought heightened security risks to central Israel, with Hezbollah on Wednesday announcing it had launched a ballistic missile targeting the Israeli spy agency Mossad's headquarters near Tel Aviv. In the coastal city of Rishon LeZion in central Israel, Shuli Diaz on Saturday called Friday's strike on Nasrallah "an amazing move". She said she hoped the Hezbollah leader's death would bring peace after more than a year of war triggered by the October 7 attack. Watch | BREAKING: IDF claims Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike × "I think that the elimination of Nasrallah will bring an end to the war," Diaz said. "I believe that this will bring some sort of political resolution. I at least hope so." Israeli military officials played up the significance of Nasrallah's death, even as they vowed to press on with military operations against Hezbollah intended to facilitate the return of Israelis displaced from the north. The military announced on X on Saturday it had given the operation to kill Nasrallah the codename "New Order". It was a message that resonated with Rami Steiner, another resident of Rishon LeZion. "We are celebrating the death of the number one terrorist in the world," he said. "This is an opportunity for a new era, a better world without terrorists." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israelis call Hezbollah chief's death 'absolutely fantastic news'

The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day. More than 700 people in Lebanon were killed in Israeli strikes over the past week.

The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day. More than 700 people in Lebanon were killed in Israeli strikes over the past week. On Saturday (Sep 28), a wave of airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs as Israel stepped up attacks on Hezbollah. These strikes came a day after Israel knocked out six buildings in Beirut's southern suburb of Haret Hreik. The Israeli military said the strike, which killed and wounded dozens of people, hit the headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. On Saturday, the Israeli military said that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes. "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world," the IDF said in a post on X. Hezbollah, on Saturday, confirmed that its leader Nasrallah was killed a day ago due to the Israeli strike. So, who was Hassan Nasrallah and how did he transform Hezbollah into one of the most powerful paramilitary groups in West Asia? Here's a look: A profile of Hassan Nasrallah Nasrallah, 64, was born in 1960 into a poor Shiite family in Beirut’s impoverished northern suburb of Sharshabouk. He studied theology and joined the Amal movement, a Shiite political and paramilitary organisation, before becoming one of Hezbollah’s founders. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike Nasrallah has led the Lebanon-based militant group for the last three decades. He built a power base as Hezbollah became part of a cluster of Iranian-backed factions and governments known as the Axis of Resistance. Two days after its leader Sayyed Abbas Musawi, was killed in an Israeli helicopter gunship raid in south Lebanon, Hezbollah chose Nasrallah as its secretary-general in February 1992. In 1997, the United States (US) designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation. How Hezbollah transformed under Nasrallah Under his leadership, the Lebanese militant group has fought wars against Israel and taken part in the conflict in Syria, helping tip the balance of power in favour of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Under Nasrallah, Hezbollah was credited with leading the war of attrition that led to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon in 2000. Following the Israeli withdrawal, Nasrallah rose to iconic status both within Lebanon and throughout the Arab world. Also watch | Race to Power: Is the Israel-Hezbollah conflict helping Netanyahu politically? × Nasrallah reshaped Hezbollah into an archenemy of Israel, cementing alliances with Shiite religious leaders in Iran and Palestinian militant groups such as Hamas, a report by the news agency Associated Press said. His role in current West Asia crisis A day after the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023, Hezbollah began attacking Israeli military posts along the border calling it a “backup front” for Gaza. In speeches throughout the conflict, the 64-year-old argued that Hezbollah’s cross-border strikes had pulled away Israeli forces that would otherwise be focused on the Palestinian militant group Hamas and insisted that Hezbollah would not halt its attacks on Israel until a ceasefire was reached in Gaza. Nasrallah maintained a defiant tone, even as tensions rose dramatically in recent weeks with Israel announcing a new phase in the conflict intended to push Hezbollah back from the border to allow thousands displaced from northern Israel to return, the Associated Press report said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its chief Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during the military's strikes in Beirut on Friday. The militant group pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.

Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its chief Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during the military's strikes in Beirut on Friday. The militant group pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon. Nasrallah was reportedly at Hezbollah’s main underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut when the IDF carried out its massive strikes. "Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has joined his great, immortal martyr comrades whom he led for about 30 years," the Lebanon-based militant group said in a statement. Earlier, the Israeli military had made similar claims. In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world." Speaking to the news agency AFP, military spokesperson Captain David Avraham also confirmed that Nasrallah was killed following strikes Friday on the Lebanese capital. The strike that killed Nasrallah In a statement, the IDF said that following precise intelligence from the military and Israel's security establishment, air force jets conducted a targeted strike on the Central Headquarters of Hezbollah, which was located underground embedded under a residential building in the area of Dahieh in Beirut. Also read | Israel says Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike. Who was he? "The strike was conducted while Hezbollah’s senior chain of command was operating from the headquarters and advancing terrorist activities against the citizens of the State of Israel," the statement said. "During Hassan Nastallah’s 32-year reign as the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, he was responsible for the murder of many Israeli civilians and soldiers, and the planning and execution of thousands of terrorist activities," the IDF said. Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 28, 2024 × "The Hezbollah terrorist organization, headed by Hassan Nasrallah, joined the Hamas terrorist organization in its war against the State of Israel on October 8th. Since then, Hezbollah has been continuing its ongoing and unprovoked attacks on the citizens of the State of Israel, dragging the State of Lebanon and the entire region into a wider escalation," it added. The IDF also warned that it would continue operating against anyone who promotes and engages in terrorism against Israel. 'Lost contact with Nasrallah since Friday evening' Speaking to AFP, a source close to Hezbollah said on Saturday that contact had been lost since last evening with Nasrallah. Also watch | Israel's attack on Lebanon boosts Netanyahu's popularity × "Contact with Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been lost since Friday evening," said the source, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters told AFP. However, he did not confirm whether Nasrallah had been killed. Meanwhile, Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes (against Hezbollah) on Beirut's southern suburbs and other areas of Lebanon on Saturday. Hezbollah responded by launching a rocket attack in northern Israel. מברך את מערכת הביטחון, צה״ל וחיל האוויר על חיסול רב המרצחים חסן נסראללה. יידעו כל אוייבינו שמי שתוקף את ישראל הוא בן מוות. זהו הישג חשוב להרתעה ולבטחונה של מדינת ישראל. — יאיר לפיד - Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) September 28, 2024 × Israel then claimed to have struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in IDF strikes on Beirut

After Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes on Friday (Sep 27), Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly moved to a safe location with heightened security measures in place.

News agency Reuters citing officials in Tehran reported that Iran was constantly in touch with its proxies in Gaza and Lebanon to determine what steps should be taken next.

Khamenei on Saturday (Sep 28) also condemned Israel's&nbsp;"short-sighted" policy after strikes on Lebanon.&nbsp;

"The massacre of the defenceless people in Lebanon once again revealed the ferocity of the Zionist rabid dog to everyone, and proved the short-sighted and stupid policy of the leaders of the usurping regime," Khamenei said in a statement, without providing any information on&nbsp;Hezbollah's fate.

Iran's foreign ministry also said that&nbsp;the path of Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah will continue despite his killing.

"The glorious path of the leader of the resistance, Hassan Nasrallah, will continue and his sacred goal will be realised in the liberation of Quds (Jerusalem), God willing," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani in a post on social media X mourning the Hezbollah chief's&nbsp;death.&nbsp;

<h2>'Most senior leaders eliminated'</h2>

Israel's military said Saturday that "most" senior leaders of Hezbollah had been killed after it announced the death of Hassan Nasrallah. Hezbollah confirmed the death of its leader hours after Israel claimed it.&nbsp;

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Earlier, the Israel Army chief said in a statement that they had been preparing for the attack on Nasrallah for a long time.

"This attack was prepared for a long time, executed at the right moment with great precision, and now we are moving forward with careful preparation for the next steps," said Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi, in a video released by the military.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid congratulated the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;for the said killing of&nbsp;Nasrallah in a post on X.

"I congratulate the security establishment, the IDF and the Air Force for the elimination of the rabbi murderer Hassan Nasrallah. Let all our enemies know that whoever attacks Israel is a son of death. This is an important achievement for the deterrence and security of the State of Israel," he posted, in support of the government's anti-Hezbollah actions in Lebanon.

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After Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes on Friday (Sep 27), Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly moved to a safe location with heightened security measures in place.

After Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes on Friday (Sep 27), Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly moved to a safe location with heightened security measures in place. News agency Reuters citing officials in Tehran reported that Iran was constantly in touch with its proxies in Gaza and Lebanon to determine what steps should be taken next. Khamenei on Saturday (Sep 28) also condemned Israel's "short-sighted" policy after strikes on Lebanon. "The massacre of the defenceless people in Lebanon once again revealed the ferocity of the Zionist rabid dog to everyone, and proved the short-sighted and stupid policy of the leaders of the usurping regime," Khamenei said in a statement, without providing any information on Hezbollah's fate. Iran's foreign ministry also said that the path of Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah will continue despite his killing. "The glorious path of the leader of the resistance, Hassan Nasrallah, will continue and his sacred goal will be realised in the liberation of Quds (Jerusalem), God willing," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani in a post on social media X mourning the Hezbollah chief's death. 'Most senior leaders eliminated' Israel's military said Saturday that "most" senior leaders of Hezbollah had been killed after it announced the death of Hassan Nasrallah. Hezbollah confirmed the death of its leader hours after Israel claimed it. Also read: Israeli troops launch new strikes on Hezbollah after group claims rocket attack in northern Israel Earlier, the Israel Army chief said in a statement that they had been preparing for the attack on Nasrallah for a long time. "This attack was prepared for a long time, executed at the right moment with great precision, and now we are moving forward with careful preparation for the next steps," said Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi, in a video released by the military. Opposition leader Yair Lapid congratulated the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for the said killing of Nasrallah in a post on X. "I congratulate the security establishment, the IDF and the Air Force for the elimination of the rabbi murderer Hassan Nasrallah. Let all our enemies know that whoever attacks Israel is a son of death. This is an important achievement for the deterrence and security of the State of Israel," he posted, in support of the government's anti-Hezbollah actions in Lebanon. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

West Asia crisis: Iran's Khamenei moved to safe location amid 'short-sighted' attacks in Beirut

Hezbollah Confirms The Death Of Nasrallah

A boat carrying migrants capsized off Spain's Canary islands overnight, killing at least nine people and leaving 48 missing, the national maritime rescue service said on Saturday.

Eighty-four people were on board and 27 were rescued after rescuers responded to a distress call received shortly after midnight from off El Hierro, one of the islands in the archipelago, a statement said.

This follows the death of 39 migrants in early September when their boat sank off Senegal while attempting a similar crossing to the Canaries, from where migrants hope to reach mainland Europe.&nbsp;

Thousands of migrants have died in recent years setting off into the Atlantic to reach Europe onboard overcrowded and often dilapidated boats.&nbsp;

In late August, Spain's prime minister visited Mauritania and The Gambia to sign cooperation agreements to crack down on people smugglers while expanding pathways for legal immigration.

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As of August 15, 22,304 migrants had reached the Canaries since the start of the year, up from 9,864 in the same period the previous year.

The Atlantic route is particularly deadly, with many of the crowded poorly equipped boats unable to cope with the strong ocean currents. Some boats depart African beaches as far as 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) from the Canaries. &nbsp;

The International Organization for Migration, a UN agency, estimates that 4,857 people have died on this route since 2014.

Many aid organisations say that's a massive undercount, with Caminando Fronteras, a Spanish NGO that aids migrants, saying 18,680 have died trying to reach Europe. &nbsp;

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A boat carrying migrants capsized off Spain's Canary islands overnight, killing at least nine people and leaving 48 missing, the national maritime rescue service said on Saturday.

A boat carrying migrants capsized off Spain's Canary islands overnight, killing at least nine people and leaving 48 missing, the national maritime rescue service said on Saturday. Eighty-four people were on board and 27 were rescued after rescuers responded to a distress call received shortly after midnight from off El Hierro, one of the islands in the archipelago, a statement said. This follows the death of 39 migrants in early September when their boat sank off Senegal while attempting a similar crossing to the Canaries, from where migrants hope to reach mainland Europe. Thousands of migrants have died in recent years setting off into the Atlantic to reach Europe onboard overcrowded and often dilapidated boats. In late August, Spain's prime minister visited Mauritania and The Gambia to sign cooperation agreements to crack down on people smugglers while expanding pathways for legal immigration. Also read: West Asia crisis: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei moved to ‘safe location’ As of August 15, 22,304 migrants had reached the Canaries since the start of the year, up from 9,864 in the same period the previous year. The Atlantic route is particularly deadly, with many of the crowded poorly equipped boats unable to cope with the strong ocean currents. Some boats depart African beaches as far as 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) from the Canaries. The International Organization for Migration, a UN agency, estimates that 4,857 people have died on this route since 2014. Many aid organisations say that's a massive undercount, with Caminando Fronteras, a Spanish NGO that aids migrants, saying 18,680 have died trying to reach Europe. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At least 9 dead, 48 missing after migrant boat capsizes near Spain's Canary Islands

Seventeen people died in a mass shooting in a rural village in Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Following the incident, the South African police, on Saturday (Sep 28) said that they&nbsp;launched an investigation into the matter.&nbsp;

According to the police, two separate homesteads in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape were targeted. The mass shooting led to the killing of 12 women and one man in one location, and three women and one man at a second location.

Meanwhile, the 18th victim is in a critical condition in hospital, &nbsp;South Africa Police Service said.

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The police ministers and commissioner are scheduled to give a national briefing.&nbsp;

The South African media has reported that the victims were relatives and neighbours in Nyathi village, Ngobozana in Lusikisiki.

According to the local media, the group was gathered at the houses to prepare to attend a traditional mourning ceremony when they were attacked on Friday night.

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"The gunmen came and shot randomly killing everyone. Women and children were also killed in the bloody shooting," News outlet Dispatch Live quoted&nbsp;local Ingquza Hil mayor Nonkosi Pepping as saying.&nbsp;

"This has left the community terrified," Pepping added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Seventeen people died in a mass shooting in a rural village in Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Following the incident, the South African police, on Saturday (Sep 28) said that they launched an investigation into the matter.

Seventeen people died in a mass shooting in a rural village in Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Following the incident, the South African police, on Saturday (Sep 28) said that they launched an investigation into the matter. According to the police, two separate homesteads in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape were targeted. The mass shooting led to the killing of 12 women and one man in one location, and three women and one man at a second location. Meanwhile, the 18th victim is in a critical condition in hospital, South Africa Police Service said. Also read: Los Angeles bus hijacking ends with wild police chase of suspect; one killed The police ministers and commissioner are scheduled to give a national briefing. The South African media has reported that the victims were relatives and neighbours in Nyathi village, Ngobozana in Lusikisiki. According to the local media, the group was gathered at the houses to prepare to attend a traditional mourning ceremony when they were attacked on Friday night. Watch | US: Mass Shooting in Alabama Leaves 4 Dead, Multiple Injured × "The gunmen came and shot randomly killing everyone. Women and children were also killed in the bloody shooting," News outlet Dispatch Live quoted local Ingquza Hil mayor Nonkosi Pepping as saying. "This has left the community terrified," Pepping added. (With inputs from agencies)

South Africa mass shooting: 17 killed, probe underway

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been eliminated following a deadly strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut late Friday.

IDF Strike: Conducted Precision Attack On Hezbollah Stronghold

US state of North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson was hospitalised with second-degree burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mount Airy on Friday (Sep 27) night, the American media reported on Saturday.

US state of North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson was hospitalised with second-degree burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mount Airy on Friday (Sep 27) night, the American media reported on Saturday. CNN reported that according to Mike Lonergan, communications director for Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign, the lieutenant governor was in good spirits and was excited to return to the campaign trail as scheduled. No foul play involved in the incident Citing a law enforcement source, CNN reported that Robinson’s burns stemmed from an accident at an automotive show and no foul play was involved. His campaign did not provide any further details about the incident. Robinson, North Carolina’s Republican nominee for governor, had made several campaign stops around the state on Friday. Also read | Three Iranian operatives charged by DOJ for hacking Trump campaign His final stop was the Mayberry Truck Show and Parade in Mount Airy, where the accident occurred. Robinson running for governor in November 5 election Robinson, the Republican candidate for North Carolina's governor, is running in the November 5 election against Democratic candidate Josh Stein, the state's attorney general. Robinson, 56, who was endorsed by former United States President Donald Trump, has a history of inflammatory comments and issued a video denial on social media. CNN earlier reported that Robinson once called himself a "black NAZI!" and proposed bringing back slavery in comments posted on a pornography website. However, the 56-year-old denied making these remarks. "Let me reassure you the things that you will see in that story - those are not the words of Mark Robinson," the candidate said, calling the CNN report "salacious tabloid lies." "We are staying in this race," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson hospitalised with second-degree burns

A few years back, scientists noticed strange circles at the bottom of Lake Michigan. This was when they mapped the lakebed inside the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2022.&nbsp;

Now, two years later, they finally have an explanation for these circles. Researchers say that these circles are nothing but giant holes.&nbsp;

Russ Green, a maritime archaeologist and superintendent of the sanctuary who took part in the expedition, told Live Science that they saw circles on the map that looked like natural occurrences. They appeared to be depressions in the seabed, but there was no confirmation.

Brendon Baillod, a local shipwreck hunter, also spotted the circles and was almost sure that they were craters, measuring between 20 and 40 feet (6 to 12 m) deep. He told Live Science, "There were dozens of them in our search grid."

They reached out to scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) who examined the circles in a joint mission.

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A remotely operated vehicle was sent into the sea to study the circles, and it was confirmed that they are enormous, naturally occurring craters. Scientists say they saw around 40 of them, but there might be more of them, Steve Ruberg, a researcher at GLERL, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Earlier, similar depressions have been found at the bottom of Lake Huron bordering Michigan and Canada. These circles turned out to be sinkholes. These occur when the surface layer collapses because of groundwater dissolving the bedrock from below.

Ruberg believes that the craters in Lake Michigan might also be sinkholes since it&nbsp;sits partly on limestone, which is prone to dissolution.&nbsp;

However, not everyone is of the view that the craters are sinkholes. "I think they might be more accurately called craters, which have formed in the deep bottom sediment due either to water upwelling from below or trapped hydrocarbon off-gassing," Baillod said.

As of now, no water has been found escaping from the holes. This means there is groundwater circulating beneath the lakebed. Ruberg still expects researchers will eventually detect some. &nbsp;

Green said more research will be conducted to determine what the craters really are and the impact they might be having on Lake Michigan.&nbsp;

A few years back, scientists noticed strange circles at the bottom of Lake Michigan. This was when they mapped the lakebed inside the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2022.

A few years back, scientists noticed strange circles at the bottom of Lake Michigan. This was when they mapped the lakebed inside the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2022. Now, two years later, they finally have an explanation for these circles. Researchers say that these circles are nothing but giant holes. Russ Green, a maritime archaeologist and superintendent of the sanctuary who took part in the expedition, told Live Science that they saw circles on the map that looked like natural occurrences. They appeared to be depressions in the seabed, but there was no confirmation. Brendon Baillod, a local shipwreck hunter, also spotted the circles and was almost sure that they were craters, measuring between 20 and 40 feet (6 to 12 m) deep. He told Live Science, "There were dozens of them in our search grid." They reached out to scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) who examined the circles in a joint mission. Also Read: 30-million-year-old ancient forest found in a place that is practically barren A remotely operated vehicle was sent into the sea to study the circles, and it was confirmed that they are enormous, naturally occurring craters. Scientists say they saw around 40 of them, but there might be more of them, Steve Ruberg, a researcher at GLERL, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Earlier, similar depressions have been found at the bottom of Lake Huron bordering Michigan and Canada. These circles turned out to be sinkholes. These occur when the surface layer collapses because of groundwater dissolving the bedrock from below. Ruberg believes that the craters in Lake Michigan might also be sinkholes since it sits partly on limestone, which is prone to dissolution. However, not everyone is of the view that the craters are sinkholes. "I think they might be more accurately called craters, which have formed in the deep bottom sediment due either to water upwelling from below or trapped hydrocarbon off-gassing," Baillod said. As of now, no water has been found escaping from the holes. This means there is groundwater circulating beneath the lakebed. Ruberg still expects researchers will eventually detect some. Green said more research will be conducted to determine what the craters really are and the impact they might be having on Lake Michigan.

Dozens of massive craters discovered in Lake Michigan. No, asteroids didn't make them

Israeli fighter jets carried out a series of massive air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday. The Israeli army claimed it targeted Hezbollah headquarters, which were allegedly located under residential buildings.

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Two people who made an emergency landing on a southern California highway following an engine failure landed into another trouble after escaping one.&nbsp;

An instructor pilot and his student passenger were in the aircraft and after it landed, both of them were arrested for smuggling drugs, the police said.

NBC San Diego reported that the pilot was&nbsp;Gabriel Leon Breit, 21, accompanied by 36-year-old Troy Othneil Smith. Breit called officials around 1:45 am (local time)&nbsp;on Thursday morning and told them that the Piper Cherokee Pathfinder was experiencing engine trouble and he needed to land on State Route 76 in Oceanside.

The aircraft landed safely and both of them escaped unhurt. However, it seems like their ordeal had just started as the eagle-eyed police officials noticed one of them hiding a backpack in the brush on the side of the road.&nbsp;

Oceanside Police Assistant Chief Taurino Valdovinos said at a news conference that both of them were detained. Smith was found to be holding a small amount of cocaine, while a kilo of the drug was discovered in the backpack.&nbsp;

Breit and Smith have been charged with drug trafficking.

"It doesn’t surprise me. I think we have narcotics coming into our country in various ways, but I think the surprising part is the emergency landing and how we came across it," Valdovinos told reporters.

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Both of them had hired the aircraft after which they flew out of Oceanside on Wednesday afternoon and stopped in the Phoenix area for a short period of time. They were returning to Oceanside the same night but were forced to make the emergency landing.

NBC San Diego reported the owner of the plane saying that he rents out the craft through a flying club called Plus One Flyers. A private pilot’s license and a high performance aircraft sign-off are needed to charter his plane.

The owner, who wasn't named, said he came to know about the landing at 6:30 am (local time) and later learned of the drug arrests through news outlets.&nbsp;

"You just can’t write this stuff," the owner said. "Unbelievable. Unbelievable that this is what people do."

Two people who made an emergency landing on a southern California highway following an engine failure landed into another trouble after escaping one. An instructor pilot and his student passenger were in the aircraft and after it landed, both of them were arrested for smuggling drugs, the police said.

Two people who made an emergency landing on a southern California highway following an engine failure landed into another trouble after escaping one. An instructor pilot and his student passenger were in the aircraft and after it landed, both of them were arrested for smuggling drugs, the police said. NBC San Diego reported that the pilot was Gabriel Leon Breit, 21, accompanied by 36-year-old Troy Othneil Smith. Breit called officials around 1:45 am (local time) on Thursday morning and told them that the Piper Cherokee Pathfinder was experiencing engine trouble and he needed to land on State Route 76 in Oceanside. The aircraft landed safely and both of them escaped unhurt. However, it seems like their ordeal had just started as the eagle-eyed police officials noticed one of them hiding a backpack in the brush on the side of the road. Oceanside Police Assistant Chief Taurino Valdovinos said at a news conference that both of them were detained. Smith was found to be holding a small amount of cocaine, while a kilo of the drug was discovered in the backpack. Breit and Smith have been charged with drug trafficking. "It doesn’t surprise me. I think we have narcotics coming into our country in various ways, but I think the surprising part is the emergency landing and how we came across it," Valdovinos told reporters. Also Read: Brazilian figure shamed for dancing during live coverage of fatal bus crash Both of them had hired the aircraft after which they flew out of Oceanside on Wednesday afternoon and stopped in the Phoenix area for a short period of time. They were returning to Oceanside the same night but were forced to make the emergency landing. NBC San Diego reported the owner of the plane saying that he rents out the craft through a flying club called Plus One Flyers. A private pilot’s license and a high performance aircraft sign-off are needed to charter his plane. The owner, who wasn't named, said he came to know about the landing at 6:30 am (local time) and later learned of the drug arrests through news outlets. "You just can’t write this stuff," the owner said. "Unbelievable. Unbelievable that this is what people do."

Duo lands airplane on highway, is arrested soon after for smuggling drugs

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The US Justice Department filed criminal charges on Friday against three Iranian operatives accused of hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and leaking stolen information to media outlets.

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