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<p>China’s military conducted joint air and sea “combat patrols” in the disputed South China Sea, on Sunday (Apr 7) as the United States held its first joint military drills with the Philippines, Japan and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>China’s ‘combat patrols’</strong></h2>

<p>“The Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army will conduct a joint air and sea combat patrol in the South China Sea on April 7,” said Southern Theatre Command in a surprising announcement on its WeChat account, on Sunday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;US, Japan, Australia and Philippines hold drills</strong></p>

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<p>The statement also indicated that the patrols were conducted in response to the joint naval exercises by the US and its allies in the South China Sea. The PLA, in its brief statement, added “all military activities that disrupt the South China Sea and create hotspots are under control.”</p>

<p>However, the statement did not mention&nbsp;the joint drills being hosted by the Philippines or&nbsp;give any further details about its activities in the South China Sea.</p>

<h2><strong>First joint drills</strong></h2>

<p>The defence chiefs of the four countries, on Saturday (Apr 6) announced that they would conduct a “maritime cooperative activity” to safeguard the rule of law and uphold the right to sail through and fly over the waters and that the exercise would take place within the “Philippine exclusive economic zone.” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first full-scale exercise involving the Philippines, the US, Australia and Japan would demonstrate “collective commitment” to strengthening regional and international cooperation “in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” said the countries in a joint statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The war games also came days ahead of US President Joe Biden’s first trilateral summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that naval vessels and aircraft from the four countries participated in the first Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA).&nbsp;</p>

<p>“BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS15) with AW109 helicopter, BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) with AW159 Wildcat ASW helicopter, and BRP Valentin Diaz (PS177) from the Philippine Navy; the USS Mobile and a P-8A Poseidon from the United States Navy; the Royal Australian Navy HMAS Warramunga and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft; and the JS Akebono from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces” participated in the drills, it added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Tensions in South China Sea</strong></h2>

<p>China has been at the centre of a long dispute and repeatedly claimed almost the entire South China Sea as its own despite an international tribunal ruling in 2016 which said that Beijing has no legal basis for its claim.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, China has ignored that decision. Over the years, this&nbsp;territorial dispute has led to several skirmishes between Beijing and Manila which have flared up particularly since last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, China has&nbsp;accused the US of inflaming tensions by meddling in the disputes as Washington backs Manila and even conducted joint patrols with the&nbsp;Philippines&nbsp;in a show of support.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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China’s military conducted joint air and sea “combat patrols” in the disputed South China Sea, on Sunday (Apr 7) as the United States held its first joint military drills with the Philippines, Japan and Australia.

China’s military conducted joint air and sea “combat patrols” in the disputed South China Sea, on Sunday (Apr 7) as the United States held its first joint military drills with the Philippines, Japan and Australia. China’s ‘combat patrols’ “The Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army will conduct a joint air and sea combat patrol in the South China Sea on April 7,” said Southern Theatre Command in a surprising announcement on its WeChat account, on Sunday morning. WATCH | US, Japan, Australia and Philippines hold drills The statement also indicated that the patrols were conducted in response to the joint naval exercises by the US and its allies in the South China Sea. The PLA, in its brief statement, added “all military activities that disrupt the South China Sea and create hotspots are under control.” However, the statement did not mention the joint drills being hosted by the Philippines or give any further details about its activities in the South China Sea. First joint drills The defence chiefs of the four countries, on Saturday (Apr 6) announced that they would conduct a “maritime cooperative activity” to safeguard the rule of law and uphold the right to sail through and fly over the waters and that the exercise would take place within the “Philippine exclusive economic zone.” Also Read | US, UK & Australia to begin talks on bringing new members into AUKUS: Report The first full-scale exercise involving the Philippines, the US, Australia and Japan would demonstrate “collective commitment” to strengthening regional and international cooperation “in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” said the countries in a joint statement. The war games also came days ahead of US President Joe Biden’s first trilateral summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. In a statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that naval vessels and aircraft from the four countries participated in the first Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA). “BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS15) with AW109 helicopter, BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) with AW159 Wildcat ASW helicopter, and BRP Valentin Diaz (PS177) from the Philippine Navy; the USS Mobile and a P-8A Poseidon from the United States Navy; the Royal Australian Navy HMAS Warramunga and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft; and the JS Akebono from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces” participated in the drills, it added. Tensions in South China Sea China has been at the centre of a long dispute and repeatedly claimed almost the entire South China Sea as its own despite an international tribunal ruling in 2016 which said that Beijing has no legal basis for its claim. Also Read | US-Japan simulate military exercise to counter Chinese threat against Taiwan However, China has ignored that decision. Over the years, this territorial dispute has led to several skirmishes between Beijing and Manila which have flared up particularly since last year. Meanwhile, China has accused the US of inflaming tensions by meddling in the disputes as Washington backs Manila and even conducted joint patrols with the Philippines in a show of support. (With inputs from agencies)

Beijing patrols South China Sea amid first US-led war games with Australia, Japan, and Philippines

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<p>Rwanda on April 7 marked the 30th anniversary of the genocide that tore apart the nation's social fabric and claimed the lives of over 800,000 people in 100 days.</p>

<p>This commemoration was done as a symbol of remembrance of the victims of the horrific genocide.&nbsp;Three decades ago, the world stood witness to one of the most horrific atrocities in modern history as ethnic tensions between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority erupted into violence where&nbsp;Hutu extremists committed genocide of Tutsis and moderate Hutus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, amid the darkness, Rwanda demonstrated remarkable progress in reconciliation and rebuilding efforts. Commemorative events during this 30th anniversary in Kigali on Sunday (Apr 7), Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, and his wife Jeannette Kagame, ignited a memorial flame as part of the remembrance ceremonies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“It was the international community which failed all of us, whether from contempt or cowardice,” Kagame reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Remembrance ceremonies</strong></h2>

<p>The ceremony was attended by representatives from regional and global institutions such as the European Union, African Union, and the UN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the attendees was Bill Clinton, who served as president of the United States during the genocide era. He had openly acknowledged the failure of America to swiftly intervene in the genocide. Meanwhile, France's President Emmanuel Macron also, in recent years, acknowledged France's shortcomings in preventing the genocide.</p>

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<p>As Rwanda observes the 30th anniversary of the genocide, the United Nations is also conducting commemorative events to honour the survivors and remember the victims.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We will never forget the victims of this genocide," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a statement earlier this week. "Nor will we ever forget the bravery and resilience of those who survived."&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden, in a statement said, “We will never forget the horrors of those 100 days, the pain and loss suffered by the people of Rwanda, or the shared humanity that connects us all, which hate can never overcome.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Rwanda on April 7 marked the 30th anniversary of the genocide that tore apart the nation's social fabric and claimed the lives of over 800,000 people in 100 days.

Rwanda on April 7 marked the 30th anniversary of the genocide that tore apart the nation's social fabric and claimed the lives of over 800,000 people in 100 days. This commemoration was done as a symbol of remembrance of the victims of the horrific genocide. Three decades ago, the world stood witness to one of the most horrific atrocities in modern history as ethnic tensions between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority erupted into violence where Hutu extremists committed genocide of Tutsis and moderate Hutus. However, amid the darkness, Rwanda demonstrated remarkable progress in reconciliation and rebuilding efforts. Commemorative events during this 30th anniversary in Kigali on Sunday (Apr 7), Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, and his wife Jeannette Kagame, ignited a memorial flame as part of the remembrance ceremonies. Also Read | UK: 'Controlling' husband kills wife, chops body into 224 pieces and dumps in river “It was the international community which failed all of us, whether from contempt or cowardice,” Kagame reportedly said. Remembrance ceremonies The ceremony was attended by representatives from regional and global institutions such as the European Union, African Union, and the UN. Among the attendees was Bill Clinton, who served as president of the United States during the genocide era. He had openly acknowledged the failure of America to swiftly intervene in the genocide. Meanwhile, France's President Emmanuel Macron also, in recent years, acknowledged France's shortcomings in preventing the genocide. Also Read | Russia: Situation ‘critical’ in Orsk after severe flooding causes dam to burst As Rwanda observes the 30th anniversary of the genocide, the United Nations is also conducting commemorative events to honour the survivors and remember the victims. Watch | Ready for face off: Israel | IDF removes forces from South Gaza × "We will never forget the victims of this genocide," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a statement earlier this week. "Nor will we ever forget the bravery and resilience of those who survived." US President Joe Biden, in a statement said, “We will never forget the horrors of those 100 days, the pain and loss suffered by the people of Rwanda, or the shared humanity that connects us all, which hate can never overcome.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘International community failed us,’ says Rwandan president as nation marks 30 years since genocide

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<p>At least seven children were reported killed after a roadside bomb exploded in southwestern Syria. The explosion took place in an area where dozens of such incidents have already claimed about 100 lives in 2024, Syria's state media and a war monitor said. Daraa city is known as the cradle of popular uprising against&nbsp;Bashar al-Assad government. In 2011 a protest in the city had snowballed into an all-out Civil War.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Courtesy: Google Earth</em></p>

<p>The explosion took place about 100 km from Damascus&nbsp;in Daraa, which lies between Jordan and Israel-controlled Golan heights. The Syrian government forces and their allies captured the city and province of Daraa from opposition forces in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There are conflicting accounts about the group behind the explosion. While Syria's state media blamed local militant groups for the attack, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights accused a pro-government militia for allegedly planting the bomb in an assassination attempt. The war monitor said that at least eights children were killed in the explosion.</p>

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<p>The observatory said the bombing is the 83rd security incident in Daraa&nbsp;documented in 2024 so far.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the situation in Syria right now?</strong></h2>

<p>The war in Syria is&nbsp;now in its 14th year. The near semblance of fragile stability in Syria is credited to a reconciliation agreement mediated by Moscow with rebel groups. But an armed insurgency continues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The war has led to over 500,000 deaths and displaced an estimated 13 million people.&nbsp;The conflict has caused mass displacement, with over half of the country's population affected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of 2024, an estimated 16.7 million people require emergency aid.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least seven children were reported killed after a roadside bomb exploded in southwestern Syria. The explosion took place in an area where dozens of such incidents have already claimed about 100 lives in 2024, Syria's state media and a war monitor said.

At least seven children were reported killed after a roadside bomb exploded in southwestern Syria. The explosion took place in an area where dozens of such incidents have already claimed about 100 lives in 2024, Syria's state media and a war monitor said. Daraa city is known as the cradle of popular uprising against Bashar al-Assad government. In 2011 a protest in the city had snowballed into an all-out Civil War. Courtesy: Google Earth The explosion took place about 100 km from Damascus in Daraa, which lies between Jordan and Israel-controlled Golan heights. The Syrian government forces and their allies captured the city and province of Daraa from opposition forces in 2018. Also read | Islamic State jihadists 'execute' eight Syrian soldiers after desert ambush There are conflicting accounts about the group behind the explosion. While Syria's state media blamed local militant groups for the attack, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights accused a pro-government militia for allegedly planting the bomb in an assassination attempt. The war monitor said that at least eights children were killed in the explosion. Also watch | Syrian feel the economic pinch this Ramadan × The observatory said the bombing is the 83rd security incident in Daraa documented in 2024 so far. What is the situation in Syria right now? The war in Syria is now in its 14th year. The near semblance of fragile stability in Syria is credited to a reconciliation agreement mediated by Moscow with rebel groups. But an armed insurgency continues. The war has led to over 500,000 deaths and displaced an estimated 13 million people. The conflict has caused mass displacement, with over half of the country's population affected. As of 2024, an estimated 16.7 million people require emergency aid. (With inputs from agencies)

Syria: At least seven children killed in roadside explosion in Daraa city, says war monitor

<p>Hours after Iran-backed&nbsp;Lebanon-based group Hezbollah said that it downed an Israeli drone over Lebanon, Israel launched air strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon early on Sunday (April 4), Reuters reported citing two Lebanese security sources.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><b>Israel targets Hezbollah training camp</b></h2>

<p>The Reuters&nbsp;sources said that the Israeli attack targeted a Hezbollah training camp in Janta village, near the border with Syria.</p>

<p>The sources did not claim any casualties but said that one of the strikes was targeted at the town of Safri, near the eastern city of Baalbek.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hezbollah has been firing upon Israeli positions across Lebanon's southern border since October 8, a day after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel that pushed the region into deep turmoil.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for downing an Israeli drone earlier on Saturday.</p>

<p>"The drone belonging to the Israeli army, which was shot down by the Islamic resistance fighters over Lebanese territory on the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2024, is of type Hermes 900," Hezbollah said in a statement.</p>

<p>The Israeli army's Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, said the drone crashed in Lebanese territory after being hit by a surface-to-air missile.</p>

<p>The incident is under investigation, he added in a post on social media platform X.</p>

<p>The Jerusalem Post reported that the Israel Defense Forces' fighter jets struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Saturday (April 6). Meanwhile, Tehran continued to threaten revenge in response to the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria.</p>

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<p>Iran on Friday (April 5) reiterated its pledge to punish Israel, at a funeral for seven officers killed in the airstrike in Damascus.</p>

<p>Iranian state television showed demonstrators carrying pictures of those killed and banners with slogans such as "Death to Israel" and "Death to America."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hours after Iran-backed Lebanon-based group Hezbollah said that it downed an Israeli drone over Lebanon, Israel launched air strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon early on Sunday (April 4), Reuters reported citing two Lebanese security sources.

Hours after Iran-backed Lebanon-based group Hezbollah said that it downed an Israeli drone over Lebanon, Israel launched air strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon early on Sunday (April 4), Reuters reported citing two Lebanese security sources. Israel targets Hezbollah training camp The Reuters sources said that the Israeli attack targeted a Hezbollah training camp in Janta village, near the border with Syria. The sources did not claim any casualties but said that one of the strikes was targeted at the town of Safri, near the eastern city of Baalbek. Hezbollah has been firing upon Israeli positions across Lebanon's southern border since October 8, a day after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel that pushed the region into deep turmoil. Also read | US on high alert over Iran attack threat in retaliation to Israeli strike on consulate in Syria The Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for downing an Israeli drone earlier on Saturday. "The drone belonging to the Israeli army, which was shot down by the Islamic resistance fighters over Lebanese territory on the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2024, is of type Hermes 900," Hezbollah said in a statement. The Israeli army's Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, said the drone crashed in Lebanese territory after being hit by a surface-to-air missile. The incident is under investigation, he added in a post on social media platform X. The Jerusalem Post reported that the Israel Defense Forces' fighter jets struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Saturday (April 6). Meanwhile, Tehran continued to threaten revenge in response to the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria. Also watch | Iranian rally pays tribute to commanders killed in embassy strike × Iran on Friday (April 5) reiterated its pledge to punish Israel, at a funeral for seven officers killed in the airstrike in Damascus. Iranian state television showed demonstrators carrying pictures of those killed and banners with slogans such as "Death to Israel" and "Death to America." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini, 48, won Slovakia's presidential elections on Saturday (Apr 6), solidifying the influence of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over Slovakia. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Pellegrini, secured 53.26% of the vote while pro-Western opposition candidate Ivan Korcok secured 46.73%, results from 99.66% of voting districts showed.</p>

<p>Pellegrini, the former prime minister, emphasised that his win in the elections signified support for the government's agenda and a rejection of an "opportunistic opposition power centre," a reference to outgoing president Zuzana Caputova.</p>

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<p>"I aspire to be the President I promised, who consistently upholds our international commitments, and protects and defends the interests of the Slovak Republic and its citizens. I am committed to doing everything in my power to achieve this goal, and I will actively support efforts to improve the lives of people in Slovakia. It is imperative that the government fulfils its program statement, ensuring a better, safer, and more prosperous life for the people of Slovakia," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>The powers of a Slovak president</strong></h2>

<p>Presidents in Slovakia do not have many executive powers. However, they can veto laws or challenge them in the constitutional court. They also nominate constitutional court judges.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Pellegrini had said that his election would not mean a rush to any fundamental change in Slovakia's foreign policy. "This is not about the future direction of foreign policy. I also guarantee, like the other candidate, that we will continue to be a strong member of the EU and NATO," the 48-year-old said after casting his vote in Rovinka.</p>

<h2><strong>Korcok concedes defeat</strong></h2>

<p>Pellegrini portrayed his poll rival Korcok as a warmonger for his support for arming Ukraine (which is a war with Russia) and suggested he could take Slovak troops into the war in the neighbouring country, which Korcok denied.</p>

<p>Korcok has argued that a halt in supplying Ukraine would not lead to peace but to Russia's victory. Conceding defeat in the elections, Korcok congratulated Pellegrini but lashed out at him for winning by spreading fear.</p>

<p>"A campaign can be won by making the other a candidate of war. I will not forget this. The decisive factor was high turnout, I respect that, but it was fear that decided...spreading fear and hatred," Korcok said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini, 48, won Slovakia's presidential elections on Saturday (Apr 6), solidifying the influence of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over Slovakia.

Nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini, 48, won Slovakia's presidential elections on Saturday (Apr 6), solidifying the influence of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over Slovakia. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Pellegrini, secured 53.26% of the vote while pro-Western opposition candidate Ivan Korcok secured 46.73%, results from 99.66% of voting districts showed. Pellegrini, the former prime minister, emphasised that his win in the elections signified support for the government's agenda and a rejection of an "opportunistic opposition power centre," a reference to outgoing president Zuzana Caputova. Also read | NATO chief weighs in on ‘multi-year’ commitments to support Ukraine for ‘long haul’ "I aspire to be the President I promised, who consistently upholds our international commitments, and protects and defends the interests of the Slovak Republic and its citizens. I am committed to doing everything in my power to achieve this goal, and I will actively support efforts to improve the lives of people in Slovakia. It is imperative that the government fulfils its program statement, ensuring a better, safer, and more prosperous life for the people of Slovakia," he said. The powers of a Slovak president Presidents in Slovakia do not have many executive powers. However, they can veto laws or challenge them in the constitutional court. They also nominate constitutional court judges. Also watch | NATO wrong on Russia's war backfiring? × Earlier, Pellegrini had said that his election would not mean a rush to any fundamental change in Slovakia's foreign policy. "This is not about the future direction of foreign policy. I also guarantee, like the other candidate, that we will continue to be a strong member of the EU and NATO," the 48-year-old said after casting his vote in Rovinka. Korcok concedes defeat Pellegrini portrayed his poll rival Korcok as a warmonger for his support for arming Ukraine (which is a war with Russia) and suggested he could take Slovak troops into the war in the neighbouring country, which Korcok denied. Korcok has argued that a halt in supplying Ukraine would not lead to peace but to Russia's victory. Conceding defeat in the elections, Korcok congratulated Pellegrini but lashed out at him for winning by spreading fear. "A campaign can be won by making the other a candidate of war. I will not forget this. The decisive factor was high turnout, I respect that, but it was fear that decided...spreading fear and hatred," Korcok said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A horrifying saga of domestic abuse finally turned deadly when 28-year-old UK man Nicholas Metson killed his 26-year-old wife Holly Bramley by brutally chopping her body into 224 pieces, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The killing took place after the&nbsp;husband inflicted a series of cruelties on her before ultimately murdering her and disposing of her remains in plastic bags by tossing them into a river.&nbsp;Metson and his friend Hancock will be sentenced on Monday (Apr 8).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chilling actions carried out by Metson were part of a trial hearing where it was revealed that he had a history of tormenting animals and had previously punished his wife in gruesome ways.</p>

<p>Reports surfaced of Metson putting their puppy in a washing machine and fatally injuring her hamsters by placing them in a food blender. Even after the escalating abuse, Bramley was&nbsp;"controlled" and "manipulated" by her husband and remained in the relationship, according to sources cited by media outlets.</p>

<p>Media reports citing sources recounted Bramley's confessions of Metson's cruelty, one of which was fleeing to a police station with her pet rabbits in a desperate bid to escape him.</p>

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<p>The horrific ordeal reached its tragic climax when Metson, in a fit of rage, fatally stabbed Bramley multiple times in their flat. He callously attempted to cover his tracks, and then concocting lies to mislead investigators.</p>

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<p>As per reports, he had also searched online for information on benefits he could receive following his wife's death.</p>

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<p>The discovery of Bramley's dismembered remains in the River Witham, coupled with damning CCTV footage showing Metson disposing of bags containing her body parts, left no doubt about his guilt.</p>

<h2><strong>'Evil monster'</strong></h2>

<p>During the trial, Bramley's grieving mother, Annette Bramley, said Metson is an "evil monster" whose actions had inflicted immeasurable pain on their family. Metson was reportedly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. He pleaded guilty to murder. His accomplice, Joshua Hancock, also pleaded guilty to charges related to the disposal of Bramley's body.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A horrifying saga of domestic abuse finally turned deadly when 28-year-old UK man Nicholas Metson killed his 26-year-old wife Holly Bramley by brutally chopping her body into 224 pieces, media reports said.

A horrifying saga of domestic abuse finally turned deadly when 28-year-old UK man Nicholas Metson killed his 26-year-old wife Holly Bramley by brutally chopping her body into 224 pieces, media reports said. The killing took place after the husband inflicted a series of cruelties on her before ultimately murdering her and disposing of her remains in plastic bags by tossing them into a river. Metson and his friend Hancock will be sentenced on Monday (Apr 8). The chilling actions carried out by Metson were part of a trial hearing where it was revealed that he had a history of tormenting animals and had previously punished his wife in gruesome ways. Reports surfaced of Metson putting their puppy in a washing machine and fatally injuring her hamsters by placing them in a food blender. Even after the escalating abuse, Bramley was "controlled" and "manipulated" by her husband and remained in the relationship, according to sources cited by media outlets. Media reports citing sources recounted Bramley's confessions of Metson's cruelty, one of which was fleeing to a police station with her pet rabbits in a desperate bid to escape him. Also Read | Russia: Situation 'critical' in Orsk after severe flooding causes dam to burst The horrific ordeal reached its tragic climax when Metson, in a fit of rage, fatally stabbed Bramley multiple times in their flat. He callously attempted to cover his tracks, and then concocting lies to mislead investigators. Also Read | UK will halt arms sales to Israel if it breaches international law in Gaza: UK Deputy PM As per reports, he had also searched online for information on benefits he could receive following his wife's death. Watch | Ready for face off: Israel | IDF removes forces from South Gaza × The discovery of Bramley's dismembered remains in the River Witham, coupled with damning CCTV footage showing Metson disposing of bags containing her body parts, left no doubt about his guilt. 'Evil monster' During the trial, Bramley's grieving mother, Annette Bramley, said Metson is an "evil monster" whose actions had inflicted immeasurable pain on their family. Metson was reportedly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. He pleaded guilty to murder. His accomplice, Joshua Hancock, also pleaded guilty to charges related to the disposal of Bramley's body. (With inputs from agencies)

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