Explosion reported at Jewish school in Amsterdam
“It was a deliberate attack against the Jewish community.” An explosion has damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam, according to Dutch officials. Femke Halsema, the city’s mayor, claimed she believed the explosion was a “deliberate attack against the Jewish community”. The incident occurred early on Saturday, March 14. Damage to the school, located in an […]
6 days ago
US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, police say
Officers are continuing their search for the perpetrators A powerful explosion rocked the US Embassy in Oslo on Sunday morning, damaging its entrance. The explosion struck the embassy compound in the west of Norway’s capital at around 1 am local time (midnight in the UK). According to eyewitnesses, the blast ‘shook the house’ and created […]
1 week ago
Several dozen dead in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss resort
It followed an explosion at a ski resort bar in Switzerland At least 10 people are feared to have been killed following an explosion at a ski resort bar in Switzerland, according to police. Swiss authorities stated that the incident was caused by a fire and have ruled out any possibility of an attack. Earlier […]
2 months ago
Parish councillor resigns after blowing up cat in birdhouse
The incident was caught on camera A parish councillor has resigned after a video was shared which appeared to show an explosive device blowing up a birdhouse after a cat triggered it. James Garnor, who had a seat on Whittebury Parish Council in South Northamptonshire, was alleged to have wired up a firework device to […]
1 year ago
Jersey flat explosion: One person killed and 12 missing
Police said the search and rescue effort could take a ‘number of days’ At least one person has died after an explosion in a block of flats in St Helier, Jersey police have said, and 12 people are believed to be missing. Two “walking wounded” are being treated at hospital. Emergency services arrived at the […]
3 years ago
Youngest victim of Creeslough explosion found with dad’s arms wrapped around her
Shauna’s mother is said to be taking comfort in the fact her partner was found holding the youngster The youngest victim of the Creeslough petrol station explosion was reportedly found with her dad’s arms around her when emergency workers came across their bodies, it has been revealed. Shauna Flanagan Garwe, five, and her father Robert […]
3 years ago