Day: September 4, 2025

Gaza: Dozens of Palestinians were killed in the latest Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA on Wednesday. Since midnight, a total of 40 people have died in different incidents, with 17 bodies brought to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City alone, the report said. According to Ghana News Agency, Israel did not initially issue a statement regarding the attacks. Israel consistently emphasizes that it is fighting the Palestinian Islamist Hamas group in the Gaza Strip and aims to spare civilians. The Israeli military announced that before the planned capture of Gaza City, exercises

Dublin: A woman who was arrested following recent online threats to Ireland’s deputy premier, Simon Harris, has been released. The woman, in her 30s, was taken into custody on Tuesday. According to Ghana News Agency, police announced on Wednesday that she was released without charge, and a file is being prepared for the director of public prosecutions. Earlier this week, Harris reported receiving ‘direct threats’ over the weekend, which also targeted his family. Expressing his concerns, Harris stated, ‘Threatening children is despicable. It is cowardice and it is a line that no decent society should tolerate being crossed.’ However, he

New york: Fast-fashion giant Shein has initiated an investigation following the discovery of an image on its website that appeared to depict alleged murderer Luigi Mangione modeling a shirt. According to Ghana News Agency, the image showed a likeness to Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last year, wearing a white, patterned short-sleeved shirt priced at just under $10. The controversial picture has since been removed from the site. The Chinese retailer explained that the image was provided by a seller on their platform and assured that a probe into the incident is underway.

Lisbon: At least three people have died in the derailment of a funicular railway in Lisbon, according to media reports. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident involving the Elevador da Gloria, used by locals and tourists alike, occurred on Wednesday evening for reasons that remain unclear, news channel SIC Not­cias and other media reported, citing the city’s emergency services. Images showed that the train tipped over and was severely damaged. The number of injured and ‘affected’ people is estimated to be around 20 in total, the reports said. Four of those injured are in critical condition according to Pºblico,

London: The Football Association (FA) has announced it will not appeal against the decision by an independent commission to clear West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta of four spot-fixing charges. The commission’s written reasons for their decisions were published on Wednesday afternoon, shedding light on the case’s outcome. According to Ghana News Agency, the FA stated that sanctions pertaining to two charges, which were proven concerning Paqueta’s alleged failure to cooperate with the FA investigation, are yet to be decided. These decisions will be made by the commission at the earliest opportunity. The FA emphasized its commitment to maintaining the

Milan: Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, revered globally for his pioneering minimalist style, has died at the age of 91, the fashion house announced on social media. The legendary designer passed away surrounded by loved ones, although the cause of death has not been disclosed. According to Ghana News Agency, Armani had been absent from major fashion shows in Milan and Paris for health reasons since June. However, he had been planning a return to the spotlight in September, as he had announced in Italian newspapers on his 91st birthday, July 11. The fashion world has been united in mourning

Accra: Two women who made abusive and offensive statements against President John Dramani Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail. Appearing before an Adenta Circuit Court, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, were admitted to bail in the sum of GHC100,000 each with two sureties. According to Ghana News Agency, the court stipulated that one of the sureties should be justified with any property. Tetteh and Birago have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit crime with offensive conduct and offensive conduct to the breach of peace.