Gunmen Kill Over 160 in Attacks on Two West Nigeria Villages
More than 160 people were killed in attacks on two villages in western Nigeria on Tuesday, marking the deadliest armed assaults in the country this year, according to The Guardian. The attacks occurred in the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state.
According to a local politician, armed men rounded up residents, bound their hands behind their backs, and shot them. The communities are reeling from repeated and widespread acts of violence perpetrated by jihadists and other armed groups. The Nigerian military said last month it had launched an offensive against terrorist elements in Kwara state.
Toronto Police Officers Arrested in Organized Crime Inquiry
In Canada, at least eight current and former Toronto police officers were arrested following a sweeping investigation that exposed the reach of organized crime, The Guardian reported. The investigation revealed links to bribes, the drug trade, and a murder plot. The Toronto police service chief, Myron Demkiw, was joined by York regional police chief, Jim MacSween, and his deputy, Ryan Hogan, at a news conference.
Clothing Chain Quiz Enters Administration, Job Losses Announced
The clothing chain Quiz entered administration for the third time in six years, resulting in 109 job losses in Scotland, according to BBC Business. Administrators stated that the company, founded in 1993, had been struggling over the past year, with sales during the Christmas period falling below expectations.
The chain's 40 stores and seven concessions remain open for clearance sales, but will not be accepting refunds. The online store is now closed. The 109 redundancies will affect staff at Quiz's head office in Glasgow and distribution center in Bellshill, Lanarkshire. The chain employs around 565 people, with 40 stores.
Wedgwood to Cut Jobs at Staffordshire Factory
Jobs are set to be cut at ceramics firm Wedgwood in Stoke-on-Trent, BBC Business reported. The number of workers affected has yet to be clarified, but union bosses described the news from the Barlaston factory as "another body blow" for the sector. Wedgwood began a 90-day pause in production in September, citing low demand, with 70 employees put on temporary leave. Owner Fiskars Group said in a statement that it was "committed to continuing this iconic brand's legacy" but also needed to take "measured steps to align production with demand, manufacturing costs." The Wedgwood factory at Barlaston shut temporarily at the end of last year due to "lower consumer demand".
Warnings of Long Airport Queues Under New EU Border Control System
Warnings of long queues at passport control at airports in Europe over upcoming holiday periods have been issued as the rollout of a new biometric border system continues, according to BBC Business. Passengers have already reported hours-long waits at some destinations due to the new systems. A group representing airports said there was a risk of five-to-six-hour queues over the summer. However, the European Commission said it would be possible to suspend the new system at peak times until September. A cyber attack led to IT outages at several major European airports in September, causing disruption and long queues.
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