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Argentina – Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Payne fell about 14 metres and died from severe injuries. He was found dead in the hotel courtyard. The fall happened at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel on Wednesday, and police were called to the scene to investigate reports of an “aggressive man” believed to be under the influence. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Nigeria – A fuel tanker exploded in the village of Majiya in Jigawa, northern Nigeria, killing 147 people and injuring 70 others. The explosion occurred when locals were trying to collect fuel from a crashed tanker that had overturned after losing control. At a mass burial for the victims, Vice President Kashim Shettima promised federal support for the families. This is the second tanker explosion in Nigeria in just over a month.
Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced a “Victory Plan” to parliament as part of his vision for ending the war with Russia. The plan focuses on Ukraine’s wish to join NATO, improve its defence, and develop the economy. Some parts of the plan remain secret, although many of the ideas have already been discussed. Zelensky is aiming to end the war by 2025. While the US has promised more aid, it stopped short of allowing Ukraine to launch strikes deep into Russia.
Malaysia – The Islamic Global Ikhwan Group (GISB) is under investigation for human trafficking and child sexual abuse. The investigation comes after police rescued over 400 children during a crackdown last month. Hundreds of suspects have been arrested, and ongoing investigations have revealed further exploitation, including forced labour and abuse. GISB denies wrongdoing, but its CEO admitted to some cases of abuse.
Pictured above: Liam Payne.
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