A murder trial in France has been complicated by the fact that the two identical twin brothers on trial share the same DNA, making it difficult to determine which one fired the fatal shot, according to French media reports. This is one of several stories making headlines, including a new apprenticeship clearing system being introduced in the UK, a rise in abandoned oil tankers, and a call for volunteer drivers in Wolverhampton.
The 33-year-old twins are among five defendants on trial near Paris, accused of a double murder and several attempted killings in 2020, according to Le Parisien. Forensic experts were unable to determine which brother was conclusively implicated, a police officer told the court.
Meanwhile, the UK government announced a new clearing-style system to match young people who miss out on an apprenticeship with alternative placements, similar to the university clearing process. The online platform will provide information about available roles in their chosen area of interest. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the scheme aims to unlock opportunities for young people, stating that "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held them back, according to BBC Business.
In other news, the number of abandoned oil tankers and other commercial ships has risen significantly over the past year. One senior deck officer, identified as Ivan, spoke from an abandoned oil tanker outside the territorial waters of China, describing a shortage of essential supplies. "We had a shortage of meat, grain, fish, simple things for survival," he said, adding that it affected the crew's health and morale.
Finally, in Wolverhampton, a voluntary group, Friends of Di's Kitchen (FODK), is seeking more volunteer drivers to deliver free meals to nearly a thousand people in need each week. Jan Kellond, who runs FODK, said they need drivers to help for up to two hours on Thursday afternoons. FODK began in 2020, initially serving six people, and now delivers to many more homes.
In a separate story, Guinness World Records, which has sold over 150 million copies in 40 languages, receives thousands of applications annually. The organization employs a meticulous system of British auditing to verify record attempts, ensuring that if a feat makes it into the book, it is real and "officially amazing," according to CBS News.
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