Latest news with #suicideattack
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: Japan's kamikaze pilots and why they were impelled to sacrifice themselves
9pm, BBC FourIt is still absolutely shocking to see footage of the kamikaze attacks that Japan operated for 10 months at the end of the second world war. Nearly 4,000 Japanese pilots died this way and 7,000 allied military personnel were killed. Why did they push this strategy? And why were people so willing to do it? Takayuki Oshima's monumental film uses 15 years of research and interviews with witnesses, family members and former pilots to explore this massive system of suicide attack. Hollie Richardson 7pm, BBC TwoIrvine Welsh, the author of cult 90s hit Trainspotting, is back with a new novel and a new philosophy. He shares them here with Katie Razzall, over the course of a wide-ranging interview: 'We're living in a world so full of hate and poison now, it's time we focused more on love as an antidote.' Ellen E Jones 8pm, Channel 4How can you keep your senses sharpened as you grow older? A 75-year-old perfumer, an 86-year-old jazz musician and a 68-year-old biathlete reckon they have smell, hearing and eyesight covered respectively. The late Michael Mosley met them to put their tricks to the test. HR 9pm, BBC Two 'I personally love Neanderthals.' More from this excellent origin story, as Ella Al-Shamahi makes the case that our much-maligned forebears were far from the knuckle-draggers of popular myth. And they're closer than we think in temporal terms, too, as a fossil shows a modern human had a Neanderthal ancestor only a few generations before their time. Phil Harrison Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion 9pm, ITV1It has been a tame affair so far – what with no shark seriously injuring a C-lister – but the fear factor is notched up a bit as the famous faces embark on a cut-off raft in shark-ridden waters. Is this the moment Lenny Henry sends a strongly worded message to his agent? HR 11.10pm, BBC OneNew season, new entity. Witch Rowan (Alexandra Daddario) has birthed a monster – literally: the malevolent demon Lasher reincarnated in baby form, as evinced by his terrifying growth spurts and dark appetites. Meanwhile, Moira Mayfair arrives seeking answers about her sister Tessa's death. Ali Catterall
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for an explosion at a Somalia military training school
Somalia's defense ministry said officials were investigating an explosion at a military training school in the capital, Mogadishu, on Wednesday, an incident claimed by the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group as a suicide attack. It was not immediately clear if anyone else was injured or killed in the explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy, one of Somalia's main training centers for army recruits. Al-Shabab, which has long staged deadly attacks in Somalia against both government and civilian targets, said a suicide bomber targeted a Western delegation that was training recruits. It was not immediately clear what delegation might have been there. The United States, European Union and Turkey are among those who have been involved in Somali military training. 'The suicide bomber was wearing a suicide vest and was intercepted before reaching his target. He blew himself up, causing minimal casualties,' Adan Hassan, one of the recruits and a witness, told The Associated Press by phone. The military academy was last targeted in July 2023, when a suicide bomber disguised in uniform killed at least 25 soldiers and wounded more than 70 others. Al-Shabab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency aiming to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law. The Somali government in recent months has intensified security operations to crack down on militants. Last week, government forces conducted an operation in the central Hiran region where al-Shabab militants had taken key towns and villages.
Washington Post
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Al-Shabab group claims responsibility for explosion at a military training school in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's defense ministry said officials were investigating an explosion at a military training school in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, an incident claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab militant group as a suicide attack. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured in the explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy, one of Somalia's main training centers for its new army recruits. Al-Shabab, which has previously staged attacks in Somalia, on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack. It said a suicide bomber detonated an explosive to target a western delegation that was training recruits. 'The suicide bomber was wearing a suicide vest and was intercepted before reaching his target. He blew himself up, causing minimal casualties,' Adan Hassan, one of the new army recruits and an eyewitness at the scene, told The Associated Press by phone. The Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy was last targeted in July 2023, when a suicide bomber disguised in uniform killed at least 25 soldiers and wounded more than 70 others. Al-Shabab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law. The Somali government has in recent months intensified security operations to crack down on militants. Last week, government forces conducted an operation in the central Hiran region where al-Shabab militants had taken key towns and villages.
Associated Press
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Al-Shabab group claims responsibility for explosion at a military training school in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's defense ministry said officials were investigating an explosion at a military training school in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, an incident claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab militant group as a suicide attack. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured in the explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy, one of Somalia's main training centers for its new army recruits. Al-Shabab, which has previously staged attacks in Somalia, on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack. It said a suicide bomber detonated an explosive to target a western delegation that was training recruits. 'The suicide bomber was wearing a suicide vest and was intercepted before reaching his target. He blew himself up, causing minimal casualties,' Adan Hassan, one of the new army recruits and an eyewitness at the scene, told The Associated Press by phone. The Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy was last targeted in July 2023, when a suicide bomber disguised in uniform killed at least 25 soldiers and wounded more than 70 others. Al-Shabab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law. The Somali government has in recent months intensified security operations to crack down on militants. Last week, government forces conducted an operation in the central Hiran region where al-Shabab militants had taken key towns and villages.
Washington Post
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
A church bombing leads Syria's Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain
DAMASCUS, Syria — The day after last month's deadly suicide attack on a church outside Syria's capital, hundreds of Christians marched in Damascus chanting against foreign fighters and calling for them to leave the country. The June 22 attack on the Mar Elias church, killing at least 25 people and wounding dozens, was the latest alarm for religious minorities who say they have suffered one blow after another since President Bashar Assad was removed from power in December.
