A drone attack in central Sudan killed at least 24 people, including eight children, according to a doctors group, as reported on Saturday. The attack targeted a vehicle carrying displaced families, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
The Sudan Doctors Network reported the attack, which occurred amid ongoing fighting. The group stated that the victims included two infants. The United Nations also reported that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had hit an aid convoy in the state on Friday.
In other news, plane makers are increasingly targeting Asia's super-rich with new luxury private jets. According to BBC Business, aircraft like Gulfstream's G700 are drawing significant interest at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aviation and defense trade fair. "Clean lines, sweeping wings and wide oval windows" are among the features attracting potential buyers, who are considering aircraft that can cost tens of millions of dollars.
Meanwhile, a surge in abandoned oil tankers and other commercial ships has raised concerns about the impact on crews. BBC Business reported that the number of abandoned vessels has increased significantly over the past year. One senior deck officer, identified as Ivan, spoke about the conditions on an abandoned oil tanker outside Chinese waters. "We had a shortage of meat, grain, fish, simple things for survival," he said, describing the crew's hunger and the impact on their health and morale.
In Malawi, thousands of businesses closed in protest over new tax changes. Demonstrations across the country's four main cities led to a delay in the introduction of a new tax regime that business owners fear will cripple their livelihoods, according to The Guardian. Shop owners and small businesses protested against the Electronic Tax Invoicing System (EIS), which they believe will be detrimental to small traders. Tens of thousands of people signed petitions, which were presented to tax authorities this week.
Finally, the US-style fried chicken craze continues to transform the British takeaway scene. BBC Business reported that chicken shops are opening at a faster rate than other fast-food outlets, driven by a youth-led trend seen on social media platforms like TikTok. Nursing student Sumayyah Zara Sillah, who enjoys the food, said, "I try to be healthy, but I like it so much."
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