Simple English News Daily Wednesday 5th February 2025. Sweden shooting. Greece earthquakes. Ukraine update. Argentina horses. Nigeria witchcraft...
Feb 5, 2025
Today's discussions include a tragic school shooting in Sweden and devastating earthquakes in Greece. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine sees continued missile strikes, while Argentina makes strides with genetically edited horses. There's also a notable offer from El Salvador to host US prisoners. As political tensions rise over US-China tariffs, Nigeria grapples with a witchcraft conviction, and Uganda tests a new Ebola vaccine. The threat of a harmful asteroid adds to the day's significant news.
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Sweden School Shooting
- A school shooting in Orebro, Sweden, has reportedly killed about ten people.
- The prime minister called it the worst shooting in Swedish history.
Greek Earthquakes
- Thousands are evacuating Santorini, Greece, after numerous earthquakes.
- Schools and public events are cancelled on thirteen islands.
Ukraine Update
- A Russian missile strike killed five, including a pregnant woman, in Izium, Ukraine.
- Heavy fighting continues near Pokrovsk, with high Russian casualties reported.