Simple English News Daily Wednesday 15th October 2025. Madagascar army control. Mexico floods. Ukraine UN attack. Israel limit. Germany pensioners work...
Oct 14, 2025
Madagascar's army claims control amidst political upheaval. Cameroon’s opposition is optimistic about a victory, while Kenya grapples with a rare bow-and-arrow attack near a presidential residence. Israel is tightening aid to Gaza due to a hostage situation, and Singapore is considering caning as punishment for scammers. Devastating floods in Mexico have led to numerous casualties, and tensions rise as UN trucks face attacks in Ukraine. Plus, Germany proposes a tax incentive for working pensioners, and Italy uncovers a secret passage in the Colosseum.
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Bow And Arrow Killing Outside Residence
- In Kenya, a policeman outside the president's official residence was killed by a bow and arrow attack.
- Police arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with the unusual shooting incident.
Israel Limits Aid To Gaza
- Israel limited aid into Gaza, citing Hamas's failure to return all hostage bodies as a ceasefire breach.
- Israel said only 300 aid trucks would enter, about half the previously agreed number.
Singapore Considers Caning For Scammers
- Singapore is considering legal changes to allow caning for scammers and managers of scam networks.
- Caning already punishes violent and drug offences, and could expand to other crimes under the proposal.