More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say August 13, 2024 at 11:44PM

British authorities arrested over 1,000 people following days of rioting sparked by misinformation about the killings of three girls in Southport. The unrest, involving violence, arson, and racist attacks, spread across England and Northern Ireland. Swift judicial actions led to many being jailed. The National Police Chiefs' Council reported 1,024 arrests and 575 charges across the UK.

Two South Korean missionaries kidnapped in northern Kenya August 13, 2024 at 11:42PM

Gunmen kidnapped two South Korean missionaries in northern Kenya near the Ethiopian border. The abduction occurred in the village of Odda, and their phone was last traced to the border. National police and local officials are involved in the investigation. In a separate incident, eight Kenyans were shot dead west of Moyale, and their bodies were burned.

Why New Zealand citizens are leaving the country in record numbers? August 13, 2024 at 11:08PM

Government statistics revealed a record number of New Zealanders left the country due to rising unemployment and weak economic growth. In the year ending June 2024, 131,200 departures were recorded, with 75% moving to Australia. The central bank reduced interest rates to 5.25% as inflation neared its target range, indicating economic challenges for New Zealand.