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Egyptian authorities reported, on Monday, that at least 17 individuals remain unaccounted for after a tourist boat capsized in the Red Sea, following advisories regarding turbulent seas.
Amr Hanafy, the governor of the Red Sea region, stated that rescue teams successfully saved 28 people from the vessel, located south of the coastal town of Marsa Alam.
Some of the rescued passengers were airlifted for medical care. Hanafy revealed that the yacht had 31 tourists of various nationalities and 14 crew members aboard.
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The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office confirmed it was offering consular assistance to “a number of British nationals and their families” affected by the incident, with reports suggesting that British citizens might be among those missing.
Authorities received a distress signal from the vessel just before dawn on Monday. The yacht had departed Marsa Alam on a five-day voyage.
The exact cause of the sinking of the four-deck, wooden-hulled motor yacht remains unclear. However, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority issued warnings on Saturday about rough conditions and elevated waves in the Red Sea, advising against maritime activities on Sunday and Monday.
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A representative answering the phone at Dive Pro Liveaboard, the Hurghada-based operator of the yacht, offered no comment, stating they had “no information” before abruptly ending the call. According to the company’s website, the yacht, named Sea Story, was constructed in 2022 and had a capacity of 36 passengers.
Rescue efforts are being led by the Egyptian military in collaboration with local authorities. Meanwhile, many tour operators have reduced or suspended Red Sea excursions, citing risks associated with ongoing regional conflicts.
(Tribune Online)
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Trump Puts His Tesla Car Up For Sale As Feud With Elon Musk Escalates
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A bright red Tesla Model S is now for sale at the White House — the most visible symbol yet of the fractured relationship between President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
According to a White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to comment publicly, Trump made the decision to sell the vehicle less than 24 hours after a public clash with Musk.
The car, acquired by the president in March and regularly seen parked on West Executive Avenue, appears to be among the first material casualties of their soured alliance.
For years, Trump criticized electric vehicles, often claiming they were too expensive and lacked sufficient range.
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In 2023, he declared online that the cars should “ROT IN HELL.”
That stance shifted after Trump and Musk forged an unlikely partnership. Musk contributed around $275 million to Trump’s 2024 re-election effort and was tapped to lead a major initiative to downsize the federal workforce.
In March, with Tesla under fire over Musk’s new political role, the two held an event at the White House showcasing Tesla models.
Musk touted the Cybertruck as “bulletproof.” Trump, pointing to a red Model S, said: “That kind.” He got it.
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Trump later remarked that the Secret Service would not allow him to drive it and that the car would remain at the White House for staff use.
He stated he would pay by check — around $80,000 — and declined any discounts. A White House spokesperson confirmed the vehicle was purchased “at a market rate.”
While executive branch employees are generally barred from endorsing commercial products, those rules do not apply to the president.
Trump maintained that his gesture was merely to support Musk.
On March 11, several Tesla vehicles were delivered to the South Grounds of the White House, shortly after Musk signaled his intent to donate $100 million to Trump-aligned political groups.
(New York Times)
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Nigerian Grandmother Sacked By UK Varsity Over Misplaced Bracelet
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A 71-year-old Nigerian grandmother, Janet Olufunke Damiro, has been dismissed from her cleaning job at the London School of Economics after being accused of stealing a bracelet.
British tabloid newspaper, Metro UK, exclusively reports on Thursday that Damiro, who moved to the United Kingdom from Nigeria in 1971 and had worked at LSE for 13 years, said she simply forgot the gold bracelet in her purse after finding it during her shift and intending to hand it in later.
She returned it three days later when questioned by management, but was still suspended and eventually dismissed in April for gross misconduct.
Damiro said, “I can’t sleep. I have never had a bad record or been to HR before in my life.
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“LSE have treated me really badly. It was my only job, and I loved working there. I never expected to be suspended or dismissed.
“I did not steal this thing. If I see any items, I always hand them over.
“This is the first time in my life I have had a problem like this since I came to this country. It is really bugging me.”
Metro reports that more than 70 of her colleagues, including three supervisors, have written to LSE management in her defence, insisting on her honesty and professionalism.
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“Janet has always conducted herself with integrity and consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic,” their letter read.
Her trade union, United Voices of the World, in a post on its website last month, appealed the dismissal and criticised the university’s handling of the situation.
Speaking with UVW, Damiro said, “I don’t steal. I’m not a thief. I’ve worked at LSE for over 10 years without any problems. I just forgot. At my age, you can forget like that.
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“They look at me like I’m a thief. It’s unfair. I’ve not been myself at all, I don’t sleep at night. I don’t have a job now, but I have to pay my rent and bills. Who’s going to employ me at this age?”
According to Metro, the university has declined to comment publicly, citing the ongoing nature of the case.
Meanwhile, LSE students have launched a petition calling for her reinstatement, describing the punishment as “deeply disturbing” for what they believe was a “minor mistake.”
An appeal hearing initially scheduled for May 22 was adjourned, and a new date has been set for later in June.
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Family Kicks As UK Varsity Sacks Nigerian Grandmother
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The family of Janet Damiro, a 71-year-old cleaner recently dismissed from the London School of Economics, has responded to widespread reports surrounding the incident, describing the online and media narratives as misleading and lacking critical context.
The victim’s daughter, Aina Damiro, in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Friday, clarified the events that led to her mother’s dismissal, stating that the situation has been “blown out of proportion.”
According to her, the incident occurred in February during the final minutes of Janet’s morning shift when she found a bracelet on the floor.
She reportedly picked it up with the intention of handing it in but inadvertently forgot.
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She said that the bracelet was left untouched in her coin wallet, which remained in her locker at the university.
“When approached about the bracelet a few days later, she was honest and cooperative.
“She retrieved it immediately and explained what had happened. There was no denial or attempt to hide it,” she said.
The family insists this was a case of forgetfulness rather than theft or misconduct, stressing that Janet had served the institution faithfully for years.
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They argued that the university’s decision to terminate her employment was a disproportionate response lacking empathy, especially for an older worker nearing retirement.
The family said, “To see her name and image used to suggest wrongdoing is not only unfair but deeply hurtful.
“This was an innocent mistake that has been misrepresented in a way that raises questions about how older workers, particularly women of colour in lower-paid roles, are treated.”
The family stated that Janet granted the interview to the Metro UK in good faith, hoping to raise awareness, not to be vilified.
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“We hope the public and media will reconsider how they are framing this story,” the family added, urging institutions to reflect on their duty to support vulnerable and long-serving members of staff.
The London School of Economics has not issued a formal response as of press time.
The case has since sparked conversation online under hashtags such as #JusticeForJanet and #RespectElderWorkers.
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