Did you know? Current affairs

Did you know? Current affairs . So much happening in the world. Trying to keep up with all the news? Here are little titbits of news and facts. Easily digestible.

The middle east

• The US have bombed the nuclear sites of Iran or the head of the snake as it is called. Why? Iran have been terrorizing the entire region and the world with proxies like Hamas, the Houthis, Hezbollah. The bombing of the nuclear facilities are to prevent Iran from making nuclear weapons.
• There are still 53 Israelis being held hostage in Gaza. Some of the captured hostages were murdered on 7 October 2023 during the massacre on Israeli civilians.
• Meanwhile former how dare you activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel following her Freedom Flotilla stunt. She and her fellow selfie activists were given water and sandwiches for their plane trip back.

True crime

• Leslie van Houten was a follower of cult leader Charles Manson . In 1969 Leslie and other followers of Charles committed several murders including that of Hollywood star Sharon Tate who was 9 months pregnant. Leslie was initially sentenced to death which were later changed to life imprisonment. However she was recently released on parole at the age of 71. Patricia Krenwinkel another one of Charles Manson’s followers have been recommended for parole. She is 77.
• The state prosecutor in the trial for missing Joshlin Smith still believes the little girl is alive and that she will eventually be found. Her mother and 2 others were found guilty for selling little Joshlin.

Entertainment

• Everyone’s favourite pigs are bursting with proud and joy. Peppa Pig, George Pig, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig welcomed Evie to their already busy household. Baby Evie was introduced to the world on the steps of the Lindo wing in London. The same hospital that Princess Catherine showed off George, Charlotte and Louis.
• Megan Markle wife of Prince Harry have launched an apricot jam to add to her strawberry jam as part of her business ventures.

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