Day: September 2, 2025

Ramsau am dachstein: An 85-year-old man tragically lost his life after being trampled by a herd of cows while hiking with his wife and dog in the central Austrian municipality of Ramsau am Dachstein. The man succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, as reported by local police on Monday. According to Ghana News Agency, the man was hiking with his 82-year-old wife when they encountered a herd of cows and their calves on a forest path. The cows, apparently frightened, charged at the couple, resulting in the man being fatally injured. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact

Hamburg: A woman has died in Hamburg after attempting to retrieve her glasses from the Alster lake, which fell from her boat as it docked, police reported on Monday. The 57-year-old reportedly dived under a jetty in search of her glasses but failed to resurface. She was later pulled lifeless from the water, and efforts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful. Passers-by had alerted emergency services. According to Ghana News Agency, two men also went missing while swimming in waterways around the city in unrelated incidents on Sunday. A 40-year-old man jumped into the Elbe River, where he was swiftly carried

Kabul: The death toll from a series of earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan has climbed to 812, with 2,817 people said to be injured, according to figures released by the Taliban government on Monday. Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated that these numbers are expected to rise as rescue teams continue their work in remote and hard-to-reach areas. He emphasized that in some villages, individuals who are injured or have died remain trapped under the rubble. According to Ghana News Agency, the eastern province of Kunar is the worst affected, followed by Nangarhar, Laghman, Nuristan, and Panjshir. The US Geological Survey (USGS)

Paris: French police have detained a man at a Paris train station after discovering luxury jewellery worth pound 10 million hidden in his underwear. The arrest took place at the Gare de Lyon, where authorities conducted a routine check on the traveller following the arrival of a long-distance train. According to Ghana News Agency, the Paris prosecutor’s office stated that investigations into gang-related handling of stolen goods have been launched against the man and an accomplice, who was also apprehended. The duo was found carrying an angle grinder in a suitcase, raising further suspicions. The newspaper Le Parisien, citing investigators,

Accra: A Pakistani military helicopter crashed in the mountainous north of the country, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board, officials reported. This tragic incident marks the second helicopter crash in the region within a month. According to Ghana News Agency, the helicopter was on a rescue mission in response to recent floods in the Diamer area of the Gilgit-Baltistan region, which is near Pakistan’s border with China. Regional government spokesman Faizullah Faraq stated that an inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the crash, with initial assessments suggesting a technical fault. The crash

Kumasi: A 28-year-old pastor has been remanded into police custody by the Asante Akropong District Court for allegedly uttering abusive words against the General Overseer of the Holiness of Christ Zion Ministry at Esereso, near Kumasi. According to Ghana News Agency, the accused, Kofi Nyarko, alias Reverend Abronoma, pleaded not guilty to two charges-offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace, and publication of false news with intent to cause fear and alarm. He is to reappear before the court, presided over by Mr. Emmanuel Wiafe Adu, on September 08, 2025. Police Chief Inspector David Kwabi, prosecuting, told the court

Atebubu: The Atebubu branch of the Brong-Ahafo Catholic Cooperative Society for Development Limited (BACCSOD) in the Bono East Region has announced the provision of financial support to 114 farmer and trader groups to enhance their economic activities. These beneficiaries are located across 19 communities, including New Konkrompe, Jato Zongo, Abour, Akokoa, Famfour, Sabidi, Kumfia, Fakwasi, Kokofu, and Garadima, among other farming communities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Alice Kupour, the General Manager of the Atebubu branch of the BACCSOD, shared this development during the Ninth Annual General Meeting held in Atebubu. She encouraged customers to utilize the Mobile App