An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip has killed five people, including employees of charity organization World Central Kitchen . The strike, which took place Saturday morning, occurred after Israel’s military said it targeted a World Central Kitchen worker who had been part Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023. “We are heartbroken to share that a vehicle carrying World Central Kitchen colleagues was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza,” World Central Kitchen said in a statement on X , formerly Twitter. “At this time, we are working with incomplete information and are urgently seeking more details. World Central Kitchen had no knowledge that any individual in the vehicle had alleged ties to the October 7th Hamas attack.” The organization added, “World Central Kitchen is pausing operations in Gaza at this time. Our hearts are with our colleagues and their families in this unimaginable moment.” WCK did not confirm the names of those killed. Israeli Defense Forces shared their own statement on social media, noting, “Earlier today, the IDF struck a vehicle with a terrorist, Hazmi Kadih, who took part in invading Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre. Kadih was monitored by IDF intelligence for a while and was struck following credible information regarding his real-time location.” They said that Kadih worked for WCK and that the charity had been asked “to clarify the issue and order an urgent examination regarding the hiring of workers who took part in the October 7 massacre and terrorist attacks against the State of Israel.” World Central Kitchen previously paused its operations in Gaza earlier this year when seven of its aid workers were killed in an Israeli strike. The strikes targeted three vehicles marked with WCK logos. “All three vehicles were carrying civilians; they were marked as WCK vehicles; and their movements were in full compliance with Israeli authorities, who were aware of their itinerary, route, and humanitarian mission,” the group wrote in a statement at the time. “An independent investigation is the only way to determine the truth of what happened, ensure transparency and accountability for those responsible, and prevent future attacks on humanitarian aid workers.” Editor’s picks The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time In an interview with Reuters , WCK founder and chef José Andrés said that the WCK workers “were targeted deliberately, nonstop, until everybody was dead in this convoy.” He continued, “This was not just a bad-luck situation where ‘oops,’ we dropped the bomb in the wrong place... Even if we were not in coordination with the [Israel Defense Forces], no democratic country and no military can be targeting civilians and humanitarians.” Israeli subsequently fired two officers it charged with having misidentified the WCK convoy. IDF admitted in a statement that “the forces targeted the three WCK vehicles based on the misclassification of the event and misidentification of the vehicles as having Hamas operatives inside them, with the resulting strike leading to the deaths of seven innocent humanitarian aid workers.” They added, “The strikes on the three vehicles were carried out in serious violation of the commands and IDF Standard Operating Procedures.”SOUTH African agriculture and agri-processing firm, Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL), is preparing to offload its Zimbabwe operations to the owners of the Vision Group who are buying the group in a deal worth ZAR5,9 billion (US$330,05 million). Vision is in the process of buying THL through a debt-to-asset swap transaction. Vision is a South African investment consortium is made up of Terris AgriPro (Mauritius), Remoggo (Mauritius) PCC, Guma Agri and Food Security Limited and Almoiz NA Holdings Limited who are known as the Vision principals. The first three companies of the Vision principals are domiciled in Mauritius, while the remainder is domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. Locally, Tongaat operates through its wholly owned Triangle Sugar operation and a 50,3% shareholding in the agriculture and agro-processing firm, Hippo Valley Estates Limited. In a statement on Monday, Tongaat said Vision Investments, Vision Nominee, the Vision parties and the Vision principals on December 21 signed a sales agreement for the acquisition of THL’s Zimbabwean operations. Vision Nominee refers to a Mauritian-based nominee firm called Ball Foundry Holdings Limited (BFHL) which will buy Tongaat’s Zimbabwe operations. BFHL is a firm under the Vision parties, a grouping made up of the Vision principals and their subsidiaries. Vision Investments is spearheading the acquisition of Tongaat under Vision. “The transaction that is the subject of this SENS [stock exchange news services] contemplates the sale by THL of all of its shares held, constituting 100% of the issued share capital, (sale shares) and the claims for repayment of the shareholder loans (claims) in Triangle Sugar Corporation Limited (registration number: 977/1957, a company registered and incorporated according to the company laws of Zimbabwe) to Ball Foundry Holdings Limited, (registration number 161488 C1/GBL, being a company duly incorporated in accordance with the laws of Mauritius) (Vision Nominee), a nominee company of the Vision parties which will be beneficially owned by the Vision principals on the closing date of the transaction,” Tongaat said. It said purchase consideration would be settled by way of a set off against a portion of the Lender Group claims. “THL, Vision Investments, Vision Nominee, the Vision parties and the Vision principals signed the sale agreement for the Zimbabwean transaction on December 21, 2024, which agreement is subject to the fulfilment of a number of suspensive conditions,” Tongaat said. “The sale agreements relating to the shares and claims held in the remaining foreign entities are still in process and will be signed as soon as the Parties are ready to do so.” Tongaat said after Vision was selected by the business rescue practitioners to buy it in what is referred to as the “adopted plan”, in January, the business rescue practitioners were legally bound and obligated to proceed with the implementation of “alternative transactions”. Tongaat said this proposed Zimbabwean transaction was the next step in the implementation thereof. “The purchase price payable by Vision Nominee to THL in respect of the sale shares and claims in Triangle Sugar will be the fair market value determined by an appointed independent valuer whose decision, absent any manifest error, shall be final and binding on the parties.” The firm added: “The closing date of the Zimbabwean transaction (being the effective date thereof) is the first business day of the calendar month following the month in which the last of the suspensive conditions is fulfilled or waived, or such other date as agreed to in writing between the parties.” Source: News Day
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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in her 60s in south London. Officers were called to an address on Greenland Quay, Surrey Quays, at about 3pm on Friday after reports that a woman had been stabbed, the Metropolitan Police said. The London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also attended, and the woman was taken to hospital where she later died. A 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who is leading the investigation, said: “We received multiple calls from members of the public close to the scene with concerns for the victim yesterday afternoon. “Officers, together with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, responded quickly but, sadly, the woman in her 60s died in hospital yesterday evening. “Our specialist crime command are continuing inquiries today and, at this stage, we believe that this was an isolated incident with the man and woman known to each other.” A police cordon remained in place at the scene on Saturday evening, and forensic officers were still at the waterfront property. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or message @MetCC ref CAD 4235/29November on the social media platform X.NoneNone
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MASTERCHEF staff concerned about Gregg Wallace's behaviour were told to call a whistleblowing hotline three years ago, it is claimed. The TV chef, 60, stepped away from the BBC show while historical misconduct allegations against him are investigated. A probe has been launched into complaints against him spanning 17 years. He is alleged to have made sexual remarks to 13 colleagues , including ex Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark. One witness claimed the former green grocer walked into the studio naked apart from a "sock over his penis" then did a dance. They also said he mimed a sex act as a worker knelt to clean his trousers. READ MORE ABOUT WALLACE A source has now said production crew were directed to a freephone number and website to report issues, including harassment and bullying . It was at a time when Wallace was allegedly behaving inappropriately. They told The Mirror : “Workers were told about a hotline which had been put in place by the production company to report problems. “It was never explicitly said it was because of Gregg but people were guided to it when raising concerns about him. Most read in TV "That came in three series ago... There’s a sense of relief from some of the staff on MasterChef now Gregg has gone.” The Film and TV Charity launched the bullying hotline in 2021 and it was mentioned on call sheets of shows owned by Banijay UK - which is behind MasterChef. The production company also then set up its own service called Speak Up! described as offering "safe arena for individuals to confidentially have their voice heard". It comes as The Sun revealed today BBC bosses let Wallace carry on working on MasterChef despite being warned by Nestlé about his behaviour while filming another programme. He is said to have infuriated staff there by joking about their weight while filming a segment on how chocolate bar Aero is made for BBC’s Inside The Factory. A source said: “He upset some of the female workers by joking along the lines of ‘working in a chocolate factory is the reason you’re fat’. It really upset them.” His comments early last year caused such upset that Nestlé told staff Inside the Factory would no longer be welcome on its premises. The company contacted the BBC and the series’ production company. Wallace quit the show in the wake of the controversy but still worked on MasterChef . Banijay UK yesterday said law firm Lewis Silkin would lead the investigation into Wallace’s alleged misconduct . The BBC said it would be inappropriate to comment on anything that could form part of Banijay’s investigation . READ MORE SUN STORIES The Sun previously revealed one former contestant even alleged the MasterChef judge groped her while she was cooking on the set of the show as the cameras rolled. Wallace thanked people for “showing their support” on a video posted to his Instagram on Thursday evening, and today shared a bizarre image of a gingerbread man dunked into whipped cream. Gregg Wallace has been a familiar face on TV for years now thanks to his role as a judge on MasterChef - but let's take a closer look at his career so far... Gregg Wallace left school at 15 and started his career working on a fruit and veg stall in London. In 1989, he started George Allan's Greengrocers, a company that grew to a turnover of £7.5 million. Gregg's experience in the world of fruit and veg lead to him co-hosting Veg Talk on BBC Radio 4 with Charlie Hicks for seven years. He then became the first host of Saturday Kitchen in 2002, a role he held for a year before being replaced by Antony Worrall Thompson in 2003. At the same time, Gregg presented a number of food-related TV specials, including Veg Out for the Discovery Channel. Gregg landed his most notable TV role as a co-presenter and judge on BBC's competitive cooking show MasterChef in 2005. He stars alongside John Torode . In 2010 Gregg pursued another life-long dream of opening a restaurant. He opened the establishment Wallace & Co. in Putney. Then, in 2012, he opened Gregg's Bar & Grill in a joint venture with the Bermondsey Square Hotel. Gregg then scored a hosting gig with the BBC, presenting the documentary Supermarket Secrets in August 2013. Unfortunately, times were tough for Gregg, and in the same month, it was reported that one of his companies, West Veg Limited, had folded, owing more than £500,000. In 2014, both of his restaurants folded, with Wallace & Co owing suppliers £150,000. However, his TV career continued to thrive, and in 2015 became the regularly host of the award-winning documentary food series Eat Well for Less? Gregg helmed the show for eight years before stepping away. He also competed on Strictly Come Dancing . Gregg then made Telly history again when he revived the BBC's historical game show Time Commanders. More recently, the celebrity chef has presented a number of travel programmes such as Big Weekends with Gregg Wallace, South Africa with Gregg Wallace, and the food mockumentary, Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat .NoneAnd so, as the applause faded and the cameras continued to flash, Jack Ma stepped down from the stage, his aura of confidence and determination leaving an indelible mark on all who had witnessed his return. The world may have changed during his absence, but one thing remained constant - the enduring spirit of a man who had reshaped the business landscape, and whose legacy would continue to inspire generations to come.
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Keitenn Bristow had 23 points in Tarleton State's 70-60 victory over Florida A&M on Sunday. Bristow also had six rebounds and three blocks for the Texans (5-10). Bubu Benjamin added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Marty Silvera pitched in with nine points, five rebounds and six steals. The Rattlers (3-8) were led by Sterling Young with 16 points. Jordan Chatman added 11 points and Kaleb Washington totaled seven points, eight rebounds and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Gujarat ATS arrests man for sharing sensitive info with Pak spy for Rs 200 per tipESPN’s College GameDay producers either made a major gaffe or flat-out disrespected the state of South Carolina when they omitted the Gamecocks and Clemson’s key Week 14 matchup during their predictions segment. The November 30 broadcast was called out by several on social media. “Unless I missed it, College GameDay skipped South Carolina-Clemson. The disrespect, man,” 247 Sports’ Brad Crawford tweeted . Several responded in agreement. South Carolina is a state with proud fans who want representation during a year both of their teams are doing well. The response isn’t all that surprising. The snub was also notable for a show that had one of its hosts, Desmond Howard, question why ASU-Kansas State was being picked in Week 12. Overlooking a Rivalry Week matchup between an SEC and ACC school is a puzzling decision for The World Wide Leader considering the network has TV rights to both conferences. This is the most interesting edition of the Palmetto State’s Power 4 rivalry in over a decade, too. It doesn’t have to make sense, but it does have to make dollars and cents. Perhaps the network figured this would build buzz for the ESPN-broadcasted game. All eyes are still expected to be on Michigan-Ohio State even with the Wolverines struggling after all. Regardless of why this happened, clearly, college football fans are not a bunch you can sneak anything past. With College Football Playoff hopes on the line for both South Carolina and Clemson, you definitely weren’t going to sneak this one past social media.
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NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Penn Cambria football team’s incredible season ended one game short of an appearance in the PIAA Class 3A championship game on a frigid Friday night at Norwin High School. District 7 champ Avonworth rode its one-two Neal Brothers rushing attack and a stout defense to a 16-6 victory over Penn Cambria in the state semifinal round. PHOTO GALLERY | Avonworth ends Penn Cambria's historic run in 3A state semifinal But coach Nick Felus and his District 6-3A champion Panthers left the snowy turf at Knights Stadium to the cheers and chants from a large crowd of fans who withstood temperatures in the mid-20s and occasional snow showers. This group of Panthers made history and brought a community together, especially over the past month in winning the program’s first District 6 football title and two state playoff wins, as well as a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship. WTAJ | Penn Cambria vs. Avonworth “Hell of a ride,” said Penn Cambria senior Gavin Harrold, whose 62-yard touchdown run in the second quarter gave the Panthers a 6-3 halftime lead. “I wouldn’t want to go to battle with anyone else. We played as hard as we could. Sometimes you just can’t come out with the ‘dub.’ That’s what happened. “Hats off to them. A great team. I’m sad it ends.” Penn Cambria closed a 14-1 season. Avonworth takes a 12-3 record into next Saturday’s PIAA championship game against undefeated District 11 Northwestern Lehigh, a 31-14 winner over District 4 Danville. “We love these guys so much. This senior class, now it’s going to hurt,” Penn Cambria’s Felus said after leading an emotional, postgame team huddle in the end zone. “It’s going to sting but what they did for the program and the community is second to none.” The Panthers roster included 11 seniors who were key in a “Mountain Mentality” resurgence. “They’re going to be able to look back and understand how much of an impact they had,” Felus said. “We had an unbelievable season. It didn’t end the way we wanted it to end, but we’re not going to let this one game define what this group did for our program and our community.” Avonworth junior Luca Neal gained 254 yards and scored both of his team’s touchdowns. He had 27 carries, most out of a wildcat formation. His brother senior Nico Neal gained 62 yards on 16 carries. Nov. 23 in the District 7 title game win over Central Valley, Nico Neal had 102 rushing yards and two TDs at Acrisure Stadium. “We just wanted to stay to our game plan,” Avonworth coach Duke Johncour said. “The Neal boys are tough hard runners. We knew we eventually could punch one in, and we did. “Our kids are resilient,” he said. “They’re in shape. They’re physical. They’re tough. “They’re downhill.” Neither team scored in the first quarter, although both squads had some success moving the ball on their opening drives. Penn Cambria stopped Avonworth’s Luca Neal for a loss of 1 on fourth-and-1 to take over at the Panthers 38-yard line with 1:13 left in the first quarter. But the possession ended in a third punt by Brady Jones. Behind Luca Neal’s 60 rushing yards, Avonworth moved 66 yards in 13 plays. Facing a fourth-and-4 from the Penn Cambria 8, the Antelopes called on Calder Mahan, who booted a 25-yard field goal with 4:06 remaining in the half. Penn Cambria answered quickly. Harrold got around the end and used a downfield block by junior quarterback Brady Jones, who lined up at receiver, to run 62 yards to the end zone to give the Panthers a 6-3 advantage with 2:30 on the clock. “We saw the outside started to get open. We just hit that side. Great blocks by everyone,” Harrold said. As usual, Penn Cambria lined up for a two-point conversion, but took an encroachment penalty, pushing the ball back to the 7. The ensuing pass attempt sailed through the end zone. “Just an unbelievable effort,” Felus said of the TD run. “That’s what Gavin does. Brady Jones, as a quarterback, lined up at wide receiver and made an unbelievable block.” Avonworth moved to the Panthers 42 in six plays but the drive stalled. Penn Cambria ran out the first-half clock, holding a three-point lead. Early in the third quarter, Nico Neal ran 51 yards to the end zone, but a holding penalty negated the touchdown. Four plays later, the Panthers senior Mason Mento and sophomore Corbin Vinglish stopped Nico Neal on a fourth-and-1 at the Penn Cambria 42. Penn Cambria advanced to the Avonworth 23, but Jones and senior Derek Hite narrowly missed connecting on a fourth-down pass that went a bit high and out of the end zone. Luca Neal ran 65 yards for a touchdown to give the Antelopes a 9-6 lead with 4:39 left in the third quarter. “That’s a great team,” Johncour said of the Panthers. “He broke through the line on that one and made a huge play. He’s a talented player.” Avonworth had an opportunity to pull away after recovering a Penn Cambria fumble at the Panthers’ 45 right after the touchdown. The Antelopes ran 13 plays and got to the 11-yard line, but Penn Cambria junior defensive back Blake Lilly intercepted a pass in the end zone and returned to the 28 with 9:16 remaining in the game. “Our kids battled for all four quarters,” Felus said. “It was one of those games where (Avonworth) tried to control the ball, especially in the fourth quarter. It didn’t feel like we had the ball a lot. “We just weren’t opportunistic enough to take advantage of a few things, but the effort was unbelievable,” he said. “The kids played so hard. The community support was unbelievable.” Luca Neal scored on a 2-yard run with 1:08 remaining, and Mahan booted the extra point. “That last drive sealed the deal,” Johncour said. “That was a great drive.” Harrold gained 97 yards and Jones passed for 30 against a stingy Antelopes defense. “They’re a very good team, well-coached,” Johncour said. “They had athletes all over the field. Our defense played lights out again. We had one blown gasket on a defensive play. “We missed a line. That 12 (Harrold) is going to make you pay for it. He did.” Penn Cambria under sixth-year head coach Felus has emerged from a once-struggling program to a state semifinalist. “We set a standard,” Harrold said. “Ever since I was in seventh grade, Coach Felus came in as head coach and had us working. At first, we were hesitant. Is this going to pay off? “You can tell it paid off. It was a hell of a journey working up from seventh grade the whole way up to now. I just can’t thank Coach Felus enough.” Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. (c)2024 The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, Pa.) Visit The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, Pa.) at www.tribune-democrat.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.