Simple English News Daily Tuesday 7th October 2025. Somalia al-Shabaab. Tanzania treason. Diddy sentence. Lula Trump phone call...
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Oct 6, 2025 In today's news roundup, Al-Shabaab makes headlines with a prison attack in Somalia. A high-profile treason trial unfolds in Tanzania, alongside rapper Diddy's recent sentencing. A snowstorm traps hikers on Everest, while protests flare in India over a shoe-throwing incident. France sees a prominent resignation, and the WHO issues a vaping warning aimed at the youth. Additionally, nobel laureates are recognized for their groundbreaking work in medicine.
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Prison Attack Was Bold But Contained
- Al-Shabaab attacked a high-security prison in Mogadishu by disguising as soldiers.
- Somalia says all seven militants were killed and no prisoners escaped during the assault.
Opposition Boycott Leads To Treason Trial
- Opposition leader Tundu Lisu faces treason charges after urging an election boycott.
- If convicted, he could face the death penalty under prosecutors' claims of disrupting the vote.
Diddy Sentenced Over Prostitution Case
- Sean Combs, aka Diddy, was sentenced to four years and two months related to prostitution charges.
- The sentence marks a major legal consequence for a prominent US music figure.