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Nigerian authorities have shut down a Chinese-owned supermarket in the capital&nbsp;Abuja&nbsp;over&nbsp; allegations that it denied entry to African shoppers.

Nigeria's&nbsp;consumer protection watchdog said on X that the supermarket&nbsp;"exclusively permits individuals of Chinese descent to enter".&nbsp;It has also summoned the Chinese owner for further investigation and interrogation.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has vehemently denied the allegations levelled by&nbsp; Nigeria's&nbsp;Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

<h2>Massive outrage on social media</h2>

The move comes after Nigerians expressed anger on social media over the alleged racism by the supermarket administration.

People shared first-hand experiences on social media as some locals were being turned away by guards at the door.

In a video,&nbsp;a man can be heard&nbsp;saying he&nbsp;was barred&nbsp;from entering the supermarket.

"At the gate, the security people told me that the supermarket is strictly for Chinese people. If you are a Nigerian, you&nbsp;can't&nbsp;go inside or buy anything,"&nbsp;he said in the clip posted on&nbsp;X.

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Several posts were made on X by Nigerians, furthering the claims that non-Chinese shoppers were not allowed in.

One such post quoted a guard&nbsp;as&nbsp;saying that the market had adopted the&nbsp;‘Only Chinese&nbsp; shoppers’&nbsp;policy in January.

Even Nigerian politicians have voiced their anger against the Chinese supermarket.

Former senator Shehu Sani said that any store which barred Nigerians in Nigeria&nbsp;"should be forcibly opened or be pulled down".

<h2>Statement by China General Chamber of Commerce</h2>

China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), the building which hosts the supermarket, said in a statement it stood for&nbsp;"equality and inclusiveness".

"Our principles are to enhance friendship between the people of both countries and promote economic development,"&nbsp;it added.

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Meanwhile, an FCCPC official quoted an administrator at CGCC as saying that the supermarket&nbsp;majorly sold Chinese groceries and&nbsp;it&nbsp;was opened&nbsp;to serve the&nbsp;building’s&nbsp; tenants.&nbsp;However, he claimed that the supermarket had always been open to non-Chinese visitors.

FCCPC said the investigation was&nbsp;going on&nbsp;and directed the store to remain closed.

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Nigerian authorities have shut down a Chinese-owned supermarket in the capital Abuja over allegations that it denied entry to African shoppers. Nigeria's consumer protection watchdog said on X that the supermarket "exclusively permits individuals of Chinese descent to enter".

Nigerian authorities have shut down a Chinese-owned supermarket in the capital Abuja over allegations that it denied entry to African shoppers. Nigeria's consumer protection watchdog said on X that the supermarket "exclusively permits individuals of Chinese descent to enter". It has also summoned the Chinese owner for further investigation and interrogation. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has vehemently denied the allegations levelled by Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Massive outrage on social media The move comes after Nigerians expressed anger on social media over the alleged racism by the supermarket administration. People shared first-hand experiences on social media as some locals were being turned away by guards at the door. In a video, a man can be heard saying he was barred from entering the supermarket. "At the gate, the security people told me that the supermarket is strictly for Chinese people. If you are a Nigerian, you can't go inside or buy anything," he said in the clip posted on X. Also read: Nigeria’s Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan Several posts were made on X by Nigerians, furthering the claims that non-Chinese shoppers were not allowed in. One such post quoted a guard as saying that the market had adopted the ‘Only Chinese shoppers’ policy in January. Even Nigerian politicians have voiced their anger against the Chinese supermarket. Former senator Shehu Sani said that any store which barred Nigerians in Nigeria "should be forcibly opened or be pulled down". Statement by China General Chamber of Commerce China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), the building which hosts the supermarket, said in a statement it stood for "equality and inclusiveness". "Our principles are to enhance friendship between the people of both countries and promote economic development," it added. Watch: Nigeria: Anti-graft agency recovers $28 million in corruption probe × Meanwhile, an FCCPC official quoted an administrator at CGCC as saying that the supermarket majorly sold Chinese groceries and it was opened to serve the building’s tenants. However, he claimed that the supermarket had always been open to non-Chinese visitors. FCCPC said the investigation was going on and directed the store to remain closed. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Locals not allowed’: Nigeria shuts Chinese supermarket for alleged racist behaviour

The yearly Orange Crush Festival brought hordes of partygoers to Tybee Island, a popular beach resort in Georgia, resulting in chaos and fighting that went viral on social media.

The yearly Orange Crush Festival brought hordes of partygoers to Tybee Island, a popular beach resort in Georgia, resulting in chaos and fighting that went viral on social media. Throughout the weekend, the originally planned celebration for students and alumni of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) devolved into pure chaos. Tybee Island is suing unpermitted beach party promoters from the recent Orange Crush Spring Break event, seeking over $200k in damages. Viral videos show chaotic scenes on the island's dock, with many women fighting, ripping off hair extensions, and even losing their tops in the fights. Some watched the fights and recorded them, others just cheered on the battles. With a population of around 3,000, Tybee Island's police department had a hard time dealing with the huge inflow of festival attendees. While the exact number of participants this year remains unconfirmed, last year's event drew an estimated 40,000 to 55,000 revellers to the three-square-mile island. No Peace at Savannah’s Orange Crush as Women Brawl Breakout Over The Weekend At Spring Break Event pic.twitter.com/cmfIZS7KQC — SHO’NUFF (@IAMSHO_NUFF) April 22, 2024 × The Orange Crush Festival was first held in Jacksonville, Florida in the late 1980s. A few years ago, it moved to Tybee Island. Originally planned as a celebration of HBCU culture, the festival has turned into something like spring break and has drawn criticism for incidents of criminal activity and disorderly conduct. Shout out to the black American(descendants of USA chattel slavery) Gen-Z/millennials HBCU spring breakers in low country Georgia via Chatham County Savannah/Lowcountry South Carolina for putting on a great weekend that had NO drama Setting a great example #OrangeCrush pic.twitter.com/fQmkf5RH1s — Cola (@taruscarolina) April 23, 2024 × Also read: Gaza war: US puts out long list of human rights violations in Israel, Palestinian territories Quite little beach town gets trashed, but a least no one got shot this year. Tybee Island, Orange Crush pic.twitter.com/gXmuIKzQnn — BYEW BOB (@ByewBob) April 22, 2024 × The festival originated as Freaknik, a picnic for HBCU students and alumni in Atlanta. However, Freaknik's reputation for violence and chaos resulted in an official ban in 2010. While some compare Orange Crush to the modern-day Freaknik, the event's future is questionable due to worries about public safety and community effect. Despite the weekend's disturbances, Tybee Island Police Chief Tiffany Hayes called the event a "success," citing the backing of local stakeholders. (With inputs from agencies)

Georgia beach town sues unpermitted party promoters amid ‘Orange Crush’ festival overcrowding

The owner of social media platform X, Elon Musk, on Tuesday (April 23) said that they will challenge an Australian injunction which has asked the platform to remove the videos of the church stabbing incident that took place in Sydney.

The owner of social media platform X, Elon Musk, on Tuesday (April 23) said that they will challenge an Australian injunction which has asked the platform to remove the videos of the church stabbing incident that took place in Sydney. An injunction was secured by Australia's internet watchdog late Monday as per which X is supposed to hide videos which allegedly showed someone allegedly slashing a Sydney bishop in the head during a live-streamed sermon. The pleas of the Australian government to pull down the images were earlier ignored by X and Musk had stated that the company would appeal against the injunction on free speech grounds. Also Read: Elon Musk postpones India trip, aims to visit later this year "Our concern is that if ANY country is allowed to censor content for ALL countries, which is what the Australian 'eSafety Commissar' is demanding, then what is to stop any country from controlling the entire Internet," posted the tech billionaire on X. "We have already censored the content in question for Australia, pending legal appeal, and it is stored only on servers in the USA," he said. Australian PM Albanese calls Musk "arrogant billionaire" Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that Musk is an "arrogant billionaire" who is not able to see the distress caused by the videos. "We'll do what's necessary to take on this arrogant billionaire who thinks he's above the law, but also above common decency," said Albanese, while speaking to public broadcaster ABC. "The idea that someone would go to court for the right to put up violent content on a platform shows how out-of-touch Mr Musk is," he added. A late-night injunction was granted to Australia's eSafety Commission which forced X to remove the church stabbing footage for the next two days as further arguments remained pending. The videos were blocked by X in Australia, however, they are still visible to users in other parts of the world. Australia vs tech giants A 16-year-old suspect had last week slashed bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in the head and chest which sparked a riot by the Assyrian Christian church's followers in western Sydney. Watch: Elon Musk announces new X feature - Community Posts The government authorities in Australia have blamed the video of the bloody attack, which was widely circulated on social media platforms, for increasing tensions in the community. Australia, with its groundbreaking "Online Safety Act" which was passed in 2021, has made efforts to hold tech giants accountable for the posts made by their users online. Recently, X was slapped with a fine of $388,000 by the watchdog for not being able to show how it is combatting child sexual abuse content. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk to challenge order on removal of Australian church stabbing videos from X

Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip claimed to have discovered mass graves with dozens of bodies at two&nbsp;hospitals, further alleging that Israeli forces are responsible for it. The officials reportedly recovered more bodies in the last 24 hours from what is believed to be one of at least three mass graves found at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza.&nbsp;

As per reports, the Palestinian authorities reported finding scores of bodies in mass graves at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis this week and also at the Al Shifa site.&nbsp;

The Palestinian territory's Civil Defence agency said on Monday that health workers had uncovered more than 200 bodies of people killed and buried at Nasser Hospital. The authorities reportedly recovered 35 more bodies in the past day.&nbsp;

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Mahmud Bassal, who is a spokesman for Gaza's Hamas-run Civil Defence, told the news agency AFP that "civil defence crews are still recovering bodies from inside Nasser Medical Complex, and since Saturday bodies of nearly 200 martyrs have been retrieved".&nbsp;

The spokesman also said that several of the recovered bodies had decomposed.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Ismail al-Thawabta, who is the head of the Hamas government media office in Gaza, said that the figure was higher. He claimed that 283 bodies were found at the hospital. "We discovered mass graves inside Nasser Medical Complex" of people killed by "the occupation (Israeli) army," Thawabta told AFP.&nbsp;

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<h2>Call for international probe&nbsp;</h2>

The United Nations on Tuesday (Apr 23) called for an international probe into reports of mass graves. The world body said that war crimes may have been committed.&nbsp;

A spokesperson stated that UN rights chief Volker Turk said on Tuesday that he was "horrified" by the destruction of the Nasser and Al Shifa medical facilities.&nbsp;

Ravina Shamdasani, who is the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said: "We feel the need to raise the alarm because clearly there have been multiple bodies discovered."&nbsp;

The spokesperson further added that Turk said he had been horrified by the reported mass grave discoveries and the hospitals' destruction.&nbsp;

"Some of them had their hands tied, which of course indicates serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and these need to be subjected to further investigations," the spokesperson added.&nbsp;

The hospitals were often targeted over more than six months of war in Gaza. Notably, hospitals are protected under international law. Israel has accused the Palestinian militant group Hamas of using Gazan medical facilities as command centres and holding hostages abducted during its attack inside Israel on October 7.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip claimed to have discovered mass graves with dozens of bodies at two hospitals, further alleging that Israeli forces are responsible for it.

Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip claimed to have discovered mass graves with dozens of bodies at two hospitals, further alleging that Israeli forces are responsible for it. The officials reportedly recovered more bodies in the last 24 hours from what is believed to be one of at least three mass graves found at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza. As per reports, the Palestinian authorities reported finding scores of bodies in mass graves at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis this week and also at the Al Shifa site. The Palestinian territory's Civil Defence agency said on Monday that health workers had uncovered more than 200 bodies of people killed and buried at Nasser Hospital. The authorities reportedly recovered 35 more bodies in the past day. Also read: Satellite photos show extent of damage in Iran during alleged Israeli attack Mahmud Bassal, who is a spokesman for Gaza's Hamas-run Civil Defence, told the news agency AFP that "civil defence crews are still recovering bodies from inside Nasser Medical Complex, and since Saturday bodies of nearly 200 martyrs have been retrieved". The spokesman also said that several of the recovered bodies had decomposed. On the other hand, Ismail al-Thawabta, who is the head of the Hamas government media office in Gaza, said that the figure was higher. He claimed that 283 bodies were found at the hospital. "We discovered mass graves inside Nasser Medical Complex" of people killed by "the occupation (Israeli) army," Thawabta told AFP. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 03 FEB 2024 - In this footage you see Palestinians digging a mass grave 50m east, at the other side of the building visible in the footage above. (VID 03) With this text: "The bodies of thirty martyrs were buried in the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis." 31.3457065,… — GeoConfirmed (@GeoConfirmed) April 22, 2024 × Call for international probe The United Nations on Tuesday (Apr 23) called for an international probe into reports of mass graves. The world body said that war crimes may have been committed. A spokesperson stated that UN rights chief Volker Turk said on Tuesday that he was "horrified" by the destruction of the Nasser and Al Shifa medical facilities. Ravina Shamdasani, who is the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said: "We feel the need to raise the alarm because clearly there have been multiple bodies discovered." The spokesperson further added that Turk said he had been horrified by the reported mass grave discoveries and the hospitals' destruction. "Some of them had their hands tied, which of course indicates serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and these need to be subjected to further investigations," the spokesperson added. The hospitals were often targeted over more than six months of war in Gaza. Notably, hospitals are protected under international law. Israel has accused the Palestinian militant group Hamas of using Gazan medical facilities as command centres and holding hostages abducted during its attack inside Israel on October 7. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iran and Israel appeared to step back from the brink of broader conflict amid ongoing tensions in the West Asian region. There was no escalation as previously expected after Israel's alleged missile attack deep inside Iran.&nbsp;

Israel has not taken responsibility for the attack, but satellite photos taken on Monday suggest that the strike targeting Iran’s central city of Isfahan hit a radar system for a Russian-made air defence battery. The report contradicts Iranian officials' statements that there's no damage in the assault.&nbsp;

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The New York Times reported that a high-tech missile was used by Israel. It was able to evade Iran's radar systems. The report claimed that the alleged attack was a warning for Iran to think "twice before launching a direct attack on Israel in future".&nbsp;

Citing two Western officials and two Iranian officials, the report said that the strike reportedly damaged a defence system which was responsible for detecting and destroying aerial threats near Natanz.&nbsp;

The report mentioned that an Israeli weapon had struck a Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft system at a military base in the nearby province of Isfahan.&nbsp;

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The latest satellite images taken Monday morning by Planet Labs PBC supported the source-based reports. The photo, captured near Isfahan’s dual-use airport and air base, some 320 kilometres (200 miles) south of Tehran, showed an area nearby that served as a deployment point for the air defence system.&nbsp;

As reported by The Associated Press, the burn marks sit around what analysts including Chris Biggers, a consultant former government imagery analyst, previously had identified as a "flap-lid" radar system used for the S-300.&nbsp;

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"This strike shows Israel has the ability to penetrate Iran’s air defence systems. The precision of it was quite remarkable," said Nicole Grajewski as quoted by the news agency. Grajewski is a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment's nuclear policy programme who wrote a forthcoming book on Russia and Iran.&nbsp;

An escalation between Iran and Israel began when Israel was blamed for carrying out an air strike on April 1 against Iran's consulate in Damascus, killing seven Iranian officials from the Revolutionary Guards.

Iran responded with its first-ever direct attack on Israel, involving hundreds of drones and missiles, though almost all were shot down by Israel and its allies.

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Iran and Israel appeared to step back from the brink of broader conflict amid ongoing tensions in the West Asian region. There was no escalation as previously expected after Israel's alleged missile attack deep inside Iran.

Iran and Israel appeared to step back from the brink of broader conflict amid ongoing tensions in the West Asian region. There was no escalation as previously expected after Israel's alleged missile attack deep inside Iran. Israel has not taken responsibility for the attack, but satellite photos taken on Monday suggest that the strike targeting Iran’s central city of Isfahan hit a radar system for a Russian-made air defence battery. The report contradicts Iranian officials' statements that there's no damage in the assault. Also read: Hezbollah says 'dozens' of rockets fired at Israeli Army HQ in north The New York Times reported that a high-tech missile was used by Israel. It was able to evade Iran's radar systems. The report claimed that the alleged attack was a warning for Iran to think "twice before launching a direct attack on Israel in future". Citing two Western officials and two Iranian officials, the report said that the strike reportedly damaged a defence system which was responsible for detecting and destroying aerial threats near Natanz. The report mentioned that an Israeli weapon had struck a Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft system at a military base in the nearby province of Isfahan. Also read: Biden's Iran oil sanctions likely to spare global market from major disruption The latest satellite images taken Monday morning by Planet Labs PBC supported the source-based reports. The photo, captured near Isfahan’s dual-use airport and air base, some 320 kilometres (200 miles) south of Tehran, showed an area nearby that served as a deployment point for the air defence system. As reported by The Associated Press, the burn marks sit around what analysts including Chris Biggers, a consultant former government imagery analyst, previously had identified as a "flap-lid" radar system used for the S-300. Watch: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's Lahore visit scaled down, sources cite security clearance issue × "This strike shows Israel has the ability to penetrate Iran’s air defence systems. The precision of it was quite remarkable," said Nicole Grajewski as quoted by the news agency. Grajewski is a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment's nuclear policy programme who wrote a forthcoming book on Russia and Iran. An escalation between Iran and Israel began when Israel was blamed for carrying out an air strike on April 1 against Iran's consulate in Damascus, killing seven Iranian officials from the Revolutionary Guards. Iran responded with its first-ever direct attack on Israel, involving hundreds of drones and missiles, though almost all were shot down by Israel and its allies. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

Satellite photos show extent of damage in Iran during alleged Israeli attack

Taiwan&nbsp;was hit by a major 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of Tuesday (Apr 23), according to the island's Central Weather Administration. The island has been rattled by at least 80 earthquakes since Monday evening, with the first strong quake felt in the capital Taipei of magnitude 5.5 at around 5:08 pm (local time) (0908 GMT). It was then followed by a series of aftershocks and quakes, with two intense tremors hitting one after another around 2:30 am (local time) (1830 GMT).&nbsp;

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Agencies mentioned that the quake occurred at 2:26 am (local time) (1826 GMT) and originated in eastern Hualien. According to the Hualien&nbsp;Fire Department, teams were dispatched to inspect any disaster from the new quakes. The initial statement by the department stated that no casualties had been reported yet.&nbsp;

The earthquake was the latest in the series of quakes that had been shaking the island since Monday afternoon. Taiwan has been hit by hundreds of aftershocks after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Hualien earlier this month.&nbsp;

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<h2>Earthquake in Taiwan</h2>

Earlier this month, a magnitude-7.4 quake hit the nation on April 3. Its epicentre was the Hualien region. It led to landslides that blocked roads around the mountainous region, while buildings in the main Hualien city were badly damaged. At least 17 were killed in that quake, with the latest body found in a quarry on April 13.&nbsp;

The island sees frequent earthquakes as it is located at the junction of two tectonic plates. The April 3 quake was also followed by hundreds of aftershocks.&nbsp;

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Taiwan was hit by a major 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of Tuesday (Apr 23), according to the island's Central Weather Administration. The island has been rattled by at least 80 earthquakes since Monday evening, with the first strong quake felt in the capital Taipei of magnitude 5.

Taiwan was hit by a major 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of Tuesday (Apr 23), according to the island's Central Weather Administration. The island has been rattled by at least 80 earthquakes since Monday evening, with the first strong quake felt in the capital Taipei of magnitude 5.5 at around 5:08 pm (local time) (0908 GMT). It was then followed by a series of aftershocks and quakes, with two intense tremors hitting one after another around 2:30 am (local time) (1830 GMT). Also read: 240-metre TV tower in Ukraine snaps in two, collapses after alleged Russian missile strike. VIDEO Agencies mentioned that the quake occurred at 2:26 am (local time) (1826 GMT) and originated in eastern Hualien. According to the Hualien Fire Department, teams were dispatched to inspect any disaster from the new quakes. The initial statement by the department stated that no casualties had been reported yet. The earthquake was the latest in the series of quakes that had been shaking the island since Monday afternoon. Taiwan has been hit by hundreds of aftershocks after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Hualien earlier this month. Also read: Beirut turns into cancer hotspot as Lebanon fails to curb use of diesel generators Earthquake in Taiwan Earlier this month, a magnitude-7.4 quake hit the nation on April 3. Its epicentre was the Hualien region. It led to landslides that blocked roads around the mountainous region, while buildings in the main Hualien city were badly damaged. At least 17 were killed in that quake, with the latest body found in a quarry on April 13. The island sees frequent earthquakes as it is located at the junction of two tectonic plates. The April 3 quake was also followed by hundreds of aftershocks. (With inputs from agencies)

More than 80 tremors rattle Taiwan, including a 6.3 magnitude earthquake

Two students from Telangana studying in the United States died in a road accident in the state of Arizona.

Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Kumar Parsi, both 19 years old, were killed when a car in which they were travelling collided head-on with another car in Peoria on Saturday night (local time), according to information reaching their families.

While Nivesh hailed from Huzurabad town in Karimnagar district, Goutham Kumar was from Station Ghanpur in Jangaon district. Both were studying computer science engineering at Arizona State University.

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The duo was returning home along with their friends from the university when the car coming from the opposite direction rammed into their vehicle. Nivesh and Goutham died on the spot while the drivers of both cars were injured.

Nivesh is the son of doctor couple Naveen and Swathi. The families of the two students have appealed to the Indian government to help in bringing the bodies home.

Two students from Telangana studying in the United States died in a road accident in the state of Arizona. Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Kumar Parsi, both 19 years old, were killed when a car in which they were travelling collided head-on with another car in Peoria on Saturday night (local time), according to information reaching their families.

Two students from Telangana studying in the United States died in a road accident in the state of Arizona. Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Kumar Parsi, both 19 years old, were killed when a car in which they were travelling collided head-on with another car in Peoria on Saturday night (local time), according to information reaching their families. While Nivesh hailed from Huzurabad town in Karimnagar district, Goutham Kumar was from Station Ghanpur in Jangaon district. Both were studying computer science engineering at Arizona State University. Also read: 'Blue Whale Challenge' likely behind Indian student's death in US: Report The duo was returning home along with their friends from the university when the car coming from the opposite direction rammed into their vehicle. Nivesh and Goutham died on the spot while the drivers of both cars were injured. Nivesh is the son of doctor couple Naveen and Swathi. The families of the two students have appealed to the Indian government to help in bringing the bodies home.

Two Indian students from Telangana killed in US road accident

British TV news anchor, Huw Edwards, on Monday (Apr 22) resigned from the BBC on "medical advice", the broadcaster said. The resignation comes nine months after he became embroiled in a scandal over sexually explicit images involving a teenager.&nbsp;

The veteran anchor has been off-air since last year after controversy erupted over allegations that he paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. Edwards has not publicly commented on the issue.

The 62-year-old is one of the most popular faces in Britain. He was the BBC's highest-paid news presenter and anchored the "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades.&nbsp;

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In a statement, the broadcaster said, "Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC."&nbsp;

"After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors," it&nbsp;added.&nbsp;

"The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don't believe it appropriate to comment further," it&nbsp;further noted.&nbsp;

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<h2>Explicit images row&nbsp;</h2>

After reports emerged of explicit images controversy, the BBC issued an apology to the family of the man who said that Edwards had paid for sexually explicit pictures when he was a teenager. In May 2023, the man's family had complained to the BBC about Edwards.&nbsp;

Edwards' wife Vicky Flind said last July that he was "suffering from serious mental health issues" and had been admitted to the hospital.&nbsp;

However, as per a report commissioned by the broadcaster, two months later, senior leaders were informed of the issue when The Sun tabloid was ready to publish a story detailing the allegations.&nbsp;

The man, when he was a teen, had worked with Edwards. The family said that he had used the money to fuel a crack cocaine addiction.&nbsp;

However, the man, whose identity has never been given, has dismissed those allegations as "rubbish".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

British TV news anchor, Huw Edwards, on Monday (Apr 22) resigned from the BBC on "medical advice", the broadcaster said. The resignation comes nine months after he became embroiled in a scandal over sexually explicit images involving a teenager.

British TV news anchor, Huw Edwards, on Monday (Apr 22) resigned from the BBC on "medical advice", the broadcaster said. The resignation comes nine months after he became embroiled in a scandal over sexually explicit images involving a teenager. The veteran anchor has been off-air since last year after controversy erupted over allegations that he paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. Edwards has not publicly commented on the issue. The 62-year-old is one of the most popular faces in Britain. He was the BBC's highest-paid news presenter and anchored the "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades. Also read: Columbia University shifts to virtual classes following on-campus arrests amid anti-Israel protests In a statement, the broadcaster said, "Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC." "After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors," it added. "The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don't believe it appropriate to comment further," it further noted. Also read: Keeping trash safe: Tokyo battles crow nuisance with high-tech ‘crow controller’. Watch how it works Explicit images row After reports emerged of explicit images controversy, the BBC issued an apology to the family of the man who said that Edwards had paid for sexually explicit pictures when he was a teenager. In May 2023, the man's family had complained to the BBC about Edwards. Edwards' wife Vicky Flind said last July that he was "suffering from serious mental health issues" and had been admitted to the hospital. However, as per a report commissioned by the broadcaster, two months later, senior leaders were informed of the issue when The Sun tabloid was ready to publish a story detailing the allegations. The man, when he was a teen, had worked with Edwards. The family said that he had used the money to fuel a crack cocaine addiction. However, the man, whose identity has never been given, has dismissed those allegations as "rubbish". (With inputs from agencies)

British TV news anchor resigns on 'medical advice' months after sex photos row

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A 240-metre&nbsp;television tower can be seen snapped in half and collapsed on the ground in videos emerging from&nbsp;the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Local authorities believe&nbsp;that the incident was probably the result of a Russian missile strike targeting television infrastructure.

As a result, broadcasting signals to Ukraine's second-largest city were disrupted, adding to the&nbsp;damage caused by ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks in the area.

"At the moment there are interruptions to the digital television signal," regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said.

No casualties occurred because workers were in shelters, he mentioned.

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Video footage captured the main mast of the tower breaking and falling while a cloud of smoke rose into the sky.

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Although the footage didn't clarify what hit the mast, Kharkiv prosecutors indicated that Russia likely used a cruise Kh-59 missile in the attack.&nbsp;

In early March 2022, Russia initiated multiple attacks on Kharkiv's television tower shortly after&nbsp;its full-blown&nbsp;invasion, resulting in signal disruptions.

Recently, Moscow has intensified its assaults, coinciding with Ukraine's limited air defence capabilities. Kharkiv and its neighbouring areas have faced the brunt of these heightened attacks.

<h2>Russia captures key frontline village in eastern Ukraine</h2>

Additionally,&nbsp;Russia announced its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-captures-key-frontline-village-in-eastern-ukraine-as-zelensky-pleads-for-urgent-us-aid-713881">seizure of the village of Novomykhailivka</a> in eastern Ukraine. This development coincides with Ukrainian officials' caution about the worsening situation on the frontlines in the upcoming weeks.

The Russian defence ministry in a statement said the “units of the southern grouping of troops have completely liberated the settlement of Novomykhailivka."

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A 240-metre television tower can be seen snapped in half and collapsed on the ground in videos emerging from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Local authorities believe that the incident was probably the result of a Russian missile strike targeting television infrastructure.

A 240-metre television tower can be seen snapped in half and collapsed on the ground in videos emerging from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Local authorities believe that the incident was probably the result of a Russian missile strike targeting television infrastructure. As a result, broadcasting signals to Ukraine's second-largest city were disrupted, adding to the damage caused by ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks in the area. "At the moment there are interruptions to the digital television signal," regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said. No casualties occurred because workers were in shelters, he mentioned. Also read | Zelensky says Ukraine is preparing for potential summer offensive by Russia Video footage captured the main mast of the tower breaking and falling while a cloud of smoke rose into the sky. Watch the video here: #Kharkiv #Ukraine🇺🇦- Television broadcasting tower is struck with half the mast collapsing in #KharkivCity, while signal disruptions are also being reported pic.twitter.com/y7o57lH1sl — CyclistAnons🚲 (@CyclistAnons) April 22, 2024 × Although the footage didn't clarify what hit the mast, Kharkiv prosecutors indicated that Russia likely used a cruise Kh-59 missile in the attack. In early March 2022, Russia initiated multiple attacks on Kharkiv's television tower shortly after its full-blown invasion, resulting in signal disruptions. Recently, Moscow has intensified its assaults, coinciding with Ukraine's limited air defence capabilities. Kharkiv and its neighbouring areas have faced the brunt of these heightened attacks. Russia captures key frontline village in eastern Ukraine Additionally, Russia announced its seizure of the village of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine. This development coincides with Ukrainian officials' caution about the worsening situation on the frontlines in the upcoming weeks. The Russian defence ministry in a statement said the “units of the southern grouping of troops have completely liberated the settlement of Novomykhailivka." Also watch | Setback for Ukraine as Russia takes control of the settlement of Bohdanivka Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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EU governments are under pressure to supply more protective systems to Kyiv. But countries that have US-made Patriots, which Ukraine values highly to shoot down fast-moving ballistic missiles, were non-committal. “Westerners are dangerously balancing on the brink of a direct military clash between nuclear powers, which is fraught with catastrophic consequences,” - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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A psychologist in South American country Peru became the first person in her country to die by euthanasia, her lawyer said on Monday (April 22). Ana Estrada, 47, was suffering from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and left her bedridden for several years.

<h2>Ana Estrada's fight for right to die with dignity</h2>

For several years, Estrada fought in the Peruvian courts for the right to die with dignity. She attained a celebrity status for her legal fight in a country where conservative strands of Christianity dominate the social fabric and thus death and dying of 'unnatural ways' remains a taboo.&nbsp;

In 2022, Estrada was granted an exception by Peru's Supreme Court. The Peruvian top court upheld a ruling by a lower court that gave Estrada the right to decide when to end her life. The court, in added protection to Estrada's kin, said that those who helped her would not be punished.&nbsp;

Estrada was the first person to obtain the right to die with medical assistance in Peru.

"Ana’s struggle for her right to die with dignity has helped to educate thousands of Peruvians about this right and the importance of defending it," her lawyer, Josefina Miró Quesada, said in a statement. “Her struggle transcended our nation’s borders.”

<h2>What was Ana Estrada suffering from?</h2>

Estrada was suffering from a disease called polymyositis that wastes away muscles.&nbsp;

She began to present the first symptoms as a teenager and started to use a wheelchair at the age of 20 because she had lost the strength to walk.

Estrada studied to graduate with a psychology degree and became a therapist.&nbsp;

She earned enough money to buy her own apartment and became independent from her parents.

By 2017, Estrada's medical condition worsened and she could no longer get up from her bed.&nbsp;

She had difficulty breathing and survived pneumonia. Estrada could not type due to her medical condition. She&nbsp;used transcription software to produce a blog called "Ana for a death with dignity".

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With the help of Peru’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Estrada won a lawsuit that gave her the right to die with euthanasia. From her bed, she participated in court sessions through video conferences.

Estrada told Peruvian judges in 2022 that she valued life, and did not want to die immediately, but wanted to have the freedom to decide when to end her life.

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"I want to accede to euthanasia when I can no longer sustain suffering in life," she said. "And when I decide to bid farewell to my loved ones in peace and with tranquility."

A handful of countries, including Canada, Belgium and Spain, have legalised Euthanasia.&nbsp;

Euthanasia is illegal in most Latin American countries except for Colombia, and Ecuador.

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A psychologist in South American country Peru became the first person in her country to die by euthanasia, her lawyer said on Monday (April 22). Ana Estrada, 47, was suffering from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and left her bedridden for several years.

A psychologist in South American country Peru became the first person in her country to die by euthanasia, her lawyer said on Monday (April 22). Ana Estrada, 47, was suffering from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and left her bedridden for several years. Ana Estrada's fight for right to die with dignity For several years, Estrada fought in the Peruvian courts for the right to die with dignity. She attained a celebrity status for her legal fight in a country where conservative strands of Christianity dominate the social fabric and thus death and dying of 'unnatural ways' remains a taboo. In 2022, Estrada was granted an exception by Peru's Supreme Court. The Peruvian top court upheld a ruling by a lower court that gave Estrada the right to decide when to end her life. The court, in added protection to Estrada's kin, said that those who helped her would not be punished. Estrada was the first person to obtain the right to die with medical assistance in Peru. "Ana’s struggle for her right to die with dignity has helped to educate thousands of Peruvians about this right and the importance of defending it," her lawyer, Josefina Miró Quesada, said in a statement. “Her struggle transcended our nation’s borders.” What was Ana Estrada suffering from? Estrada was suffering from a disease called polymyositis that wastes away muscles. She began to present the first symptoms as a teenager and started to use a wheelchair at the age of 20 because she had lost the strength to walk. Estrada studied to graduate with a psychology degree and became a therapist. She earned enough money to buy her own apartment and became independent from her parents. By 2017, Estrada's medical condition worsened and she could no longer get up from her bed. She had difficulty breathing and survived pneumonia. Estrada could not type due to her medical condition. She used transcription software to produce a blog called "Ana for a death with dignity". Also watch | Gravitas: Why are youngsters choosing Euthanasia? × With the help of Peru’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Estrada won a lawsuit that gave her the right to die with euthanasia. From her bed, she participated in court sessions through video conferences. Estrada told Peruvian judges in 2022 that she valued life, and did not want to die immediately, but wanted to have the freedom to decide when to end her life. Also read | France: Macron supports 'help to die' law; to present parliamentary bill on assisted dying in May "I want to accede to euthanasia when I can no longer sustain suffering in life," she said. "And when I decide to bid farewell to my loved ones in peace and with tranquility." A handful of countries, including Canada, Belgium and Spain, have legalised Euthanasia. Euthanasia is illegal in most Latin American countries except for Colombia, and Ecuador. (With inputs from agencies)

Peru's Ana Estrada dies by euthanasia after prolonged legal fight

In solidarity with the hundreds of students who have been protesting against the Gaza war inside the campus of Columbia University in New York, multiple teaching faculty members held a mass walkout on Monday (April 22) against the university's decision to allow the police to arrest students.

In solidarity with the hundreds of students who have been protesting against the Gaza war inside the campus of Columbia University in New York, multiple teaching faculty members held a mass walkout on Monday (April 22) against the university's decision to allow the police to arrest students. The members of the teaching facility walked with the students, who were arrested and suspended last week, to show their support for these pro-Palestine protesters. The teachers held solidarity protests as students again erected tents in the middle of campus on Monday (April 22) after they were torn down days back when police arrested more than 100 students. Also Read: Columbia University shifts to virtual classes following on-campus arrests amid anti-Israel protests The university also announced on Monday (April 22) that classes will be held remotely as unrest continues on the New York campus. A "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" was established by the demonstrators on the lawns at Columbia. Apart from Columbia University, pro-Palestinian protesters were also arrested by the police at Yale University on Monday (April 22). More than 45 protesters, which included some students, were arrested by the police, as per Yale Daily News, the university’s paper. The students have been on hunger strike and are demanding that the universities support a ceasefire in Gaza. The NYPD also arrested dozens of student and faculty protesters at New York University on Monday night (April 22). Biden criticises antisemitic protests Speaking about the pro-Palestine protests which have rocked elite university campuses, US President Joe Biden said, "I condemn the antisemitic protests. That's why I've set up a programme to deal with that. I also condemn those who don't understand what's going on with the Palestinians." Watch: US: White House condemns antisemitism at Columbia University protests Meanwhile, Columbia's president Nemat Shafik called for a need for "a reset" in an open letter to the university community. "Over the past days, there have been too many examples of intimidating and harassing behaviour on our campus," Shafik said. "Anti-Semitic language, like any other language that is used to hurt and frighten people, is unacceptable and appropriate action will be taken. To deescalate the rancour and give us all a chance to consider the next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday," the president added. (With inputs from agencies)

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At least five dead bodies of migrants were recovered from the Wimereaux beach in northern France Tuesday (Apr 23), with local media reports saying they were trying to cross the English Channel. The Voix du Nord newspaper said a rescue operation had been launched and helicopters and boats were deployed at the scene. The development comes as&nbsp;UK&nbsp; passes its controversial Rwanda bill that paves the way for the government to deport illegal immigrants to the East African nation.

The newspaper reported that at least 100 migrants were rescued in the operation, who were aboard a French navy ship and being taken to the port of Boulogne.

Migrants often embark on the perilous journey through the English Channel in hopes of making it to the UK, but not all meet the same fate. Some migrants, aboard crowded boats, end up losing their lives after drowning and sinking.

In 2023 alone, some 30,000 migrants crossed the channel.

<h2>Concerns over Rwanda bill</h2>

UK government says the Rwanda bill is to deter people from taking on the perilous journey and risking their lives.

Watch:&nbsp;UK: Rwanda bill becomes a law after 5 months

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However, human rights groups believe the law is inhumane and cruel. Both the United Nations refugee agency and the Council of Europe have urged the UK to rethink its plans for implementing the law. They fear that the law will jeopardise&nbsp;UK’s&nbsp;international cooperation in tackling the global migrant crisis.

<h2>Imminent legal battles</h2>

However, according to experts, passing the bill in the parliament doesn’t clear all hurdles in the way of turning it into law. The government may still have to fight long legal battles in the courts.

Tim Bale, a politics professor at Queen Mary University of London, was quoted as saying by NBC News, “I don’t think it is necessarily home and dry. We will see some attempts to block deportations legally.”

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjtsuivm9iFAxUtZWwGHYetBi0QxfQBKAB6BAgNEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-parliament-passes-controversial-rwanda-migrant-bill-after-two-years-of-tussle-714012" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-parliament-passes-controversial-rwanda-migrant-bill-after-two-years-of-tussle-714012&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjtsuivm9iFAxUtZWwGHYetBi0QxfQBKAB6BAgNEAE">UK parliament passes controversial Rwanda migrant bill after a two-year tussle</a>

The migrant crisis is a major political issue in&nbsp;UK, where it’s often viewed as the government’s failure to regulate the country’s borders.

In 2022, a whopping 45,774 people entered&nbsp;UK&nbsp;illegally through the English Channel, from just 299 four years earlier.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least five dead bodies of migrants were recovered from the Wimereaux beach in northern France Tuesday (Apr 23), with local media reports saying they were trying to cross the English Channel.

At least five dead bodies of migrants were recovered from the Wimereaux beach in northern France Tuesday (Apr 23), with local media reports saying they were trying to cross the English Channel. The Voix du Nord newspaper said a rescue operation had been launched and helicopters and boats were deployed at the scene. The development comes as UK passes its controversial Rwanda bill that paves the way for the government to deport illegal immigrants to the East African nation. The newspaper reported that at least 100 migrants were rescued in the operation, who were aboard a French navy ship and being taken to the port of Boulogne. Migrants often embark on the perilous journey through the English Channel in hopes of making it to the UK, but not all meet the same fate. Some migrants, aboard crowded boats, end up losing their lives after drowning and sinking. In 2023 alone, some 30,000 migrants crossed the channel. Concerns over Rwanda bill UK government says the Rwanda bill is to deter people from taking on the perilous journey and risking their lives. Watch: UK: Rwanda bill becomes a law after 5 months × However, human rights groups believe the law is inhumane and cruel. Both the United Nations refugee agency and the Council of Europe have urged the UK to rethink its plans for implementing the law. They fear that the law will jeopardise UK’s international cooperation in tackling the global migrant crisis. Imminent legal battles However, according to experts, passing the bill in the parliament doesn’t clear all hurdles in the way of turning it into law. The government may still have to fight long legal battles in the courts. Tim Bale, a politics professor at Queen Mary University of London, was quoted as saying by NBC News, “I don’t think it is necessarily home and dry. We will see some attempts to block deportations legally.” Also read: UK parliament passes controversial Rwanda migrant bill after a two-year tussle The migrant crisis is a major political issue in UK, where it’s often viewed as the government’s failure to regulate the country’s borders. In 2022, a whopping 45,774 people entered UK illegally through the English Channel, from just 299 four years earlier. (With inputs from agencies)

At least five migrants die while crossing English Channel, 100 rescued by French Navy

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has rejected suggestions that Washington might have double standards. This is of course when applying a US law to allegations of abuses by the Israeli military in Gaza.

Antony Blinken looking into human rights abuses in Gaza, says 'we apply same standards to everyone'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Lahore was cut short due to the issue of security clearance. Raisi is on a three-day visit to Pakistan to strengthen ties between the two nations and discuss various issues. Watch in for more details!

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's Lahore visit scaled down, sources cite security clearance issue

Five people died on Tuesday while crossing the English Channel, shortly after the UK's approval of a migrant deportation bill. Bodies discovered at the Wimereaux beach in northern France. Watch in for more details!

5 migrants die in English Channel crossing attempt after UK approves Rwanda bill

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