Dandy Krazy: Zambian musician dies after New Year’s Eve crash
“His music and charisma touched lives far and wide, crossing all boundaries and bringing people together,” Hichilema wrote in a Facebook post. Dandy Krazy’s daughter, Comfort, said: “Daddy you have answered the Lord’s call on Shanice’s birthday, your third born….
What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack
The FBI is investigating an attack in New Orleans on 1 January which killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. Investigators say the suspect proclaimed his allegiance to the Islamic State group before the attack. BBC Verify’s Jake Horton…
Netherlands: 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators’ names published
“This archive contains important stories for both present and future generations,” the Huygens Institute says. “From children who want to know what their father did in the war, to historians researching the grey areas of collaboration.” The archive contains files…
Syria: New government’s school curriculum changes spark concern
The changes have been welcomed by some Syrians. But the move has set off alarm bells among resurgent civil society activists, many of whom have returned to Syria for the first time in many years. They fear it is a…
Security bollards removed for repairs before New Orleans attack
During the early morning hours on New Year’s Day, a police vehicle was parked at an intersection to block access to Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, where the attack took place, but the suspect drove around the car and…
To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital
The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank
For the second time in months, Al Jazeera has broadcast the scene from within its own office in Ramallah as security forces enter and order it to close. Last year, it was Israeli soldiers who raided and this time, Palestinian…
Ukraine stopped Russian gas reaching Europe. Here’s who’s most at risk
The Mitte Combined Heat and Power (CHP) natural gas power plant, operated by Vattenfall AB, in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ukraine halted the flow of Russian gas to several European countries…
Zambia police say officer freed suspects to celebrate New Year
Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Mr Phiri, “in a state of intoxication, forcibly seized cell keys” from constable Serah Banda on New Year’s Eve. “Subsequently, detective inspector Phiri unlocked both the male and female cells and instructed the suspects…
Tesla TSLA Q4 2024 vehicle delivery and production numbers
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks during an unveiling event for Tesla products in Los Angeles on Oct. 10, 2024. Tesla | Via Reuters Tesla posted its fourth-quarter vehicle production and deliveries report on Thursday. Here are the key numbers:…
