Simple English News Daily Friday 3rd October 2025. UK synagogue attack. French navy. Uganda abduction. Morocco protests. Ethiopia church...
Oct 2, 2025
A shocking attack on a synagogue in Manchester raises security concerns as the Prime Minister vows action. French forces intercept a suspected Russian tanker, highlighting rising tensions. In Uganda, two human rights activists vanish, leaving many questioning the government's transparency. Protests ignite in Morocco over World Cup spending priorities. A tragic church collapse in Ethiopia results in numerous casualties. Additionally, the US plans to assist Ukraine with intelligence against Russia, while Colombia repurposes Pablo Escobar's estate for empowering women.
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Synagogue Attack On Yom Kippur
- A deadly attack struck a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur when a driver rammed a crowd then used a knife.
- Armed police shot the attacker and Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged increased visible security for British Jews.
Naval Action Against Shadow Fleet
- The French Navy intercepted an oil tanker tied to a Russian 'shadow fleet' suspected of launching drones over Denmark.
- Authorities arrested two people while Moscow denied knowledge of the ship.
Kenyan Activists Abducted In Uganda
- Two Kenyan human rights activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyo, disappeared in Uganda while attending a rally for opposition leader Bobi Wine.
- Ugandan security forces reported they did not know the activists' whereabouts amid the abduction reports.