A drone attack in central Sudan killed at least 24 people, including eight children, according to a doctors group, while a murder trial in France is complicated by twin brothers with identical DNA, and thousands of businesses in Malawi closed in protest over tax changes. These are among the top stories emerging from the news this weekend.
In Sudan, the attack, carried out by a paramilitary group, targeted a vehicle carrying displaced families. The Sudan Doctors Network reported that the victims included two infants. The attack occurred amid ongoing fighting in the region.
Meanwhile, in France, a murder trial is facing a unique challenge. Two identical twin brothers are among five defendants accused of a double murder and several attempted killings in 2020, according to French newspaper Le Parisien. The difficulty lies in determining which twin pulled the trigger, as they share the same DNA. A police officer told the court that forensic experts were unable to definitively implicate either brother.
Across the globe in Malawi, thousands of businesses shut down in protest against new tax changes. Demonstrations in the country's four main cities led to a delay in the introduction of the new tax regime, which business owners fear will harm their livelihoods. Tens of thousands of people signed petitions, which were presented to tax authorities this week.
In other news, the number of abandoned oil tankers and other commercial ships around the world has increased over the past year. Ivan, a senior deck officer on an abandoned oil tanker outside of China's territorial waters, reported shortages of essential supplies. "We had a shortage of meat, grain, fish, simple things for survival," he said, adding that the situation affected the crew's health and morale.
Finally, the UK is experiencing a surge in US-style fried chicken shops, driven by a youth-led trend. This phenomenon is transforming the British High Street, with chicken shops opening at a faster rate than other fast-food outlets.
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