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At least 17 people, most of them Catholic pilgrims, have died in a multi-vehicle Kenya road crash on the highway to Mombasa. The collision happened shortly after midnight in the Salama area, about 90 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, police said. The pilgrims were travelling to a prayer site in Nakuru County, west of the capital. Police said the crash began when the driver of a lorry attempted to overtake another lorry but failed. The manoeuvre led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a van carrying the pilgrims. The van driver and all 16 passengers died at the scene. Most…

An Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight with a cockpit axe and attempting to seize control had previously been barred from flying for Oman Air over concerns about alleged extremist views, officials said. The co-pilot was identified as Hamam al-Hammami by three people familiar with the matter, including a Gulf diplomat and a Western diplomat. They spoke anonymously because they were not authorised to discuss the investigation publicly. The United Arab Emirates, which is leading the inquiry, has described Wednesday’s incident as a “terrorist attack”. The aircraft, carrying 182 people, entered a dangerous descent…

Zach Bryan’s drummer wore a Palestine jersey bearing the name of Hind Rajab during the singer’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, joining a pro-Palestinian statement made by Bryan and other members of the band. Musician Nate Head wore a white and tan striped shirt marked “Palestine”, with “Hind Rajab” and the number five on the back. Bryan and members of his band also wore clothing carrying the messages “Free Palestine” and “Hind Rajab” during the first of two performances at the stadium on Friday. Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl, was reported to have been killed in January 2024…

Manchester United are considering a move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with a potential January loan deal reportedly under discussion as the club assess options in the position. Balde, 22, was targeted by United during the summer and remains on their list, despite having fallen out of favour under Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick. His reduced role has prompted speculation that the Catalan club would be willing to sanction his departure. Manchester United weigh January move for Alejandro Balde TeamTalk reports that Barcelona would consider allowing Balde to leave in January as they look to bring in a replacement and…

A man in his 50s has died after being struck by a BNSF freight train at a crossing in Minneapolis early on Saturday, October 3. The collision happened at about 1.23am near 14th Avenue and Quincy Street, according to officials. No members of the train crew were injured. Minneapolis police said witnesses reported that the man had been walking home when he fell on to the tracks while trying to place a penny on a rail. He was hit by the approaching train and died at the scene. Investigation into Minneapolis train death Authorities have not disclosed the man’s identity.…

A private jet carrying six people has gone missing near Nantucket while travelling from Bermuda to Boston, prompting a search by the US Coast Guard. The Federal Aviation Administration alerted the Coast Guard early on Saturday after losing contact with the Gulfstream aircraft, which was being used as a medical transfer aircraft. Air and surface crews have been sent to search for the plane near Nantucket, an island south of mainland Massachusetts. The aircraft departed from LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda on a late-night flight bound for Boston Logan International Airport. The journey was expected to take nearly two…

The October 4 edition of CBS News Sunday Morning will examine why people hold grudges, alongside reports on artificial intelligence, social media, Parkinson’s disease and the return of a famous counterculture bus. Hosted by Jane Pauley, the programme’s main feature will explore the physical and psychological effects of lingering resentment. Studies have linked holding grudges with higher levels of cardiovascular problems, depression and anxiety, while a survey cited by the programme suggests that four in five adults carry some degree of resentment towards another person. Correspondent Susan Spencer will speak to experts about why some grievances can last for years,…

An Andy Burnham sign language interpreter caught BBC viewers’ attention after appearing to bear an uncanny resemblance to the Prime Minister during a BBC News interview. Matthew Banks was interpreting as Mr Burnham spoke to the BBC’s political editor, Chris Mason. His short black hair, thick-rimmed glasses and dark eyebrows closely matched the politician’s appearance. Mr Banks was also dressed in a similar black suit, white shirt and tie, prompting viewers to joke that the BBC had found a “stunt double” for the Prime Minister. “Impressive work from BBC News finding Andy Burnham’s sign-language stunt double,” one user wrote on…

Florida homeowners associations are leaving some Black and Latino residents feeling excluded from their own communities while rising property prices make moving increasingly difficult, according to interviews with residents in central Florida. Sociologist Stephanie A. Dhuman interviewed 47 Latino, Caribbean and Black residents between 2017 and 2020 to examine their experiences of living under homeowners associations, commonly known as HOAs. Several residents said they believed HOA officials were sending a clear message that they did not belong, but that they could not afford to leave. Nearly half of Florida residents live in HOA-governed communities, the highest proportion of any US…

Manchester United Women beat Liverpool Women 1-0 in Leigh to continue their revival under new manager Eva Olid, with Julia Zigiotti’s early chip settling a closely fought contest. United have now taken seven points from their last three games after a difficult start to Olid’s reign, which began with two defeats before a 5-0 loss to Chelsea. The victory also moved them level on points with Liverpool and secured back-to-back wins for the first time since February. Liverpool goalkeeper Khiara Keating’s poor clearance presented Zigiotti with the opportunity inside six minutes. The United forward took advantage from just outside the…