Day: July 9, 2025

Ansbach: The catfish saga that has captivated the German public in recent weeks took a new turn on Tuesday, as authorities confirmed they are investigating whether the police shooting of a fish broke animal protection laws. According to Ghana News Agency, two incidents involving aggressive catfish attacking swimmers have been recorded since late June at the Brombach lake in the southern state of Bavaria. The spokesman for the prosecutor’s office in nearby Ansbach, Jonas Heinzlmeier, confirmed that the state criminal police office is investigating the first incident, following a complaint by animal protection organization PETA. The case relates to the

Jerusalem: A report released on Tuesday has provided detailed evidence that Hamas used sexualized violence as a ‘tactical weapon of war’ during its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, and such violence continued against hostages held in the Gaza Strip. According to Ghana News Agency, the report by the Dinah Project, which involves Israeli legal and gender experts, is based on testimonies from survivors of the massacre and hostage-taking, as well as examinations of the deceased. The research unveiled disturbing patterns in the perpetration of sexualized violence, with victims found partially or completely naked, their hands tied to trees or

Moscow: The Kremlin has expressed its shock following the death of Roman Starovoit, the former transport minister who was dismissed only hours prior to his death. Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov conveyed the administration’s reaction, stating, “This cannot fail to shock normal people,” during a statement to the Russian state news agency TASS. According to Ghana News Agency, President Vladimir Putin had relieved Starovoit of his duties on Monday, without providing any reasons for the dismissal. Shortly after this announcement, news of the 53-year-old’s death emerged, with investigators suspecting suicide as the cause. Starovoit, who was appointed as transport minister last

The hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader and chief justice, accusing them of persecuting girls and women in Afghanistan. The UN court in The Hague stated there were reasonable grounds to conclude that Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani have engaged in systemic gender-based violence since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021. According to Ghana News Agency, the two leaders are further accused of persecuting individuals non-conforming with the Taliban’s policy on gender and those perceived as allies of girls and women. The statement

Washington: US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for what he described as “meaningless” discussions on ending the conflict in Ukraine, following his authorization of new defensive weapons shipments to the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, during a White House address, Trump expressed his frustration with Putin’s approach, stating, “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin. He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.” Trump further criticized Putin’s treatment of people, condemning the violence and loss of life as he justified the decision to enhance US military

Luxembourg: An investigation has been launched into the alleged misuse of EU funds by a defunct far-right political group at the European Parliament. The Luxembourg-based European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), charged with investigating crimes against the financial interest of the European Union, confirmed the probe to dpa on Tuesday, without providing further details. According to Ghana News Agency, last week the publications Le Monde, Die Zeit, Kontraste, and Falter, as well as German broadcaster ARD, reported on an internal audit by the European Parliament. This audit focused on the use of public funds by the Identity and Democracy (ID) political

Quebec city: Four men, including members of the Canadian Armed Forces, have been arrested for allegedly founding an “anti-government militia” and making plans to seize land in the province of Quebec. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) revealed on Tuesday that three suspects, aged between 24 and 25, are accused of promoting terrorist activities, while a 33-year-old man has been charged with weapons possession, among other offences. According to Ghana News Agency, the national police service reported the seizure of 16 explosive devices, 83 weapons and accessories, approximately 11,000 rounds of ammunition, nearly 130 magazines, night vision equipment, and other