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Police in Austria say that rat poison was found in a HiPP baby-food jar. This happened 40 minutes ago. Andre Rhoden PaulGetty ImagesPolice have warned people in Austria to be vigilant following the discovery of rat poison in a sample of HiPP Baby Food. The poisoned jar, which contained carrot and potato puree, had been reported to them by a customer. Fortunately, the baby had not eaten the food. Police in Austria have warned that at least one other poisoned jar may be in circulation. They have also issued guidelines on how to identify tampered jars. But the police statement said the warning had come from German investigators and tampered jars had also been seized in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.On Saturday, HiPP recalled its entire range of jarred purees sold in Spar supermarkets in Austria, saying consuming them may be potentially “life-threatening”.The German-based company said the recall of baby food jars at Spar Austria was “not due to a product or quality defect on our part” – and that jars had left its factory in “perfect condition”. The company said that the recall was related to a criminal incident, which is currently being investigated by authorities. As part of ongoing criminal investigation, isolated cases of tampered HiPP Baby Food jars were seized. This was previously reported in Austria and now in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Slovakia. “The authorities found that these jars contained rat poison after examining them. Spar has also removed baby food from stores in other countries, as a precaution. Austrian authorities warned consumers to be on the lookout for damaged or opened lids, a missing seal, an unusual odour or a white sticker with red circle at the bottom of a glass jar. Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety has warned parents to consult their doctor if they notice signs of bleeding or extreme weakness in their babies after consuming the brand’s products. Customers were also asked to return the HiPP jars they purchased at Eurospar Interspar Maximarkt and not consume them. Spar has more than 1,500 shops in Austria. The recall did not affect baby formula sold by HiPP. Retailers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other countries have already removed all HiPP baby jars. In January and February, Nestle, Danone, and other brands of baby formula were forced to recall their products in more than 60 countries including the UK after babies became ill. Specific batches of baby formula were believed to be contaminated with the toxin cereulide which can cause nausea and vomiting. The toxin does not disappear when cooking or making baby milk. In February, the UK’s Health and Security Agency said that at least 36 British infants had been poisoned by contaminated formula. The UKHSA stated that none of the infants’ illnesses were life-threatening.

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French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon8 hours agoSamantha GranvilleBeirutReutersA French peacekeeper has been killed and three others wounded after a UN patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, in what officials described as a deliberate attack.The soldier was serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), which confirmed that one peacekeeper had died and three others were injured, two of them seriously, when their patrol came under small-arms fire.French President Emmanuel Macron blamed the attack on Hezbollah. The The Macron ” The Unifil said the patrol had been clearing explosive ordnance along a road in the village of Ghanduriyah to reconnect isolated positions.Follow the latest updatesWhat we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefireCeasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remainThe Lebanese Armed Forces said the incident followed exchanges of fire with armed individuals, adding that it was co-ordinating closely with Unifil during what it described as a sensitive phase in southern Lebanon.Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack and told Macron during a phone call that those responsible would be brought to justice.Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has also ordered an investigation.Hezbollah issued a statement on Saturday denying it was responsible, describing them as “rushed” and “baseless accusations”.It called for “caution in making judgements and assigning blame regarding the incident, pending the Lebanese army’s investigation to determine the full circumstances”.The group urged both Unifil and the Lebanese army to continue co-ordinating with locals on manouevres “under these delicate circumstances”.In late March, three Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in separate incidents – an explosion that destroyed a Unifil vehicle and a projectile strike a day earlier.Unifil warned that under international law “all actors” were obliged to ensure the “safety and security” of UN personnel, adding that “deliberate attacks” on peacekeepers were “grave violations” of international humanitarian law and could amount to war crimes.The peacekeeping force was first established in 1978 by the UN Security Council following Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon, with a mandate to confirm Israeli withdrawal, restore peace and assist the Lebanese government in regaining authority in the south.Its role was expanded after the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, when Security Council Resolution 1701 strengthened its responsibilities in monitoring the ceasefire along the Blue Line – the de facto border between Lebanon and Israel – in co-ordination with the Lebanese army.More than 330 peacekeepers have been killed since the mission was established.Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report findsMiddle EastHezbollahLebanonIran war

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Bodies of 50 Infants Dumped at Trinidad Graveyard6 hours agoPaulin KolaAFP through Getty ImagesThe remains of 50 infants and 6 adults were dumped in a graveyard on Trinidad, one of two islands that make up the Caribbean nation. A preliminary investigation indicates it may be a “case of an unlawful disposal of unclaimed bodies”, the statement added. It is unclear if this incident is connected to gang violence, as the country has one of Latin America and Caribbean’s highest murder rates. The bodies of 50 infants were found in a graveyard in Trinidad and Tobago. The commissioner said that anyone found to have violated this duty would be held accountable. A state of emergency, which grants police extended powers of arrest and search, has been renewed ever since it was introduced on 2nd March. Since then the US State Department has issued numerous travel advisories due to crime and “a heightened threat of terrorism”. The US State Department has issued several travel advisories since then – due to crime as well as “a heightened risk of terrorism”.

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Pope says ‘tyrants speech’ was not aimed directly at Trump3 hours backMaia DaviesPope Leo said he did not want to debate Donald Trump with his remarks made days after the high-profile spat between the two. He also claimed that the remarks were written a week earlier Pope Leo, who is currently on a tour in Africa, said that a “certain narrative” had been created, citing the “political situation” created by Trump’s remarks. In response to Pope Leo’s latest remarks the US Vice-President JDVance, who converted Vance said that while the media narrative is always a source of conflict, and yes, there have been and will be disagreements, the reality can often be much more complex. Earlier in the week, Vance had urged Vatican officials to “stick to morality”. “The masters in war pretend to not know that it only takes a moment to devastate, yet often, a lifetime isn’t enough to rebuild,” said Vance. The Pope also condemned an “endless cycle of death and destabilisation” in a “bloodstained region” He had posted his lengthy criticism of Pope Francis after the pontiff voiced concerns about Trump’s threats that “a civilisation would die” if Iran refused to agree to US demands for the end of the war and to open the Strait of Hormuz. The president said he “was not Trump posted an AI-generated picture of himself as Jesus-like, which he removed later. The Catholic leader’s Africa Tour includes stops in eleven cities across four different countries. This is his second major overseas visit since he was elected as papacy in last year. It reflects the importance that Catholicism has in Africa.

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Australia’s most decorated soldier vows to fight charges of war crimes8 hours agoTabby WilsonSydneySam Mooy/The Sydney Morning Herald/Getty ImagesAustralia’s best-decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts Smith, has publicly denied any allegations against him. He was charged with five counts for war crimes of murder last Thursday. I can assure everyone that I have never backed down from a fight. “Roberts Smith, 47, has been accused of being responsible for the deaths of unarmed Afghans detainees between 2009 and 2012, either by killing or ordering a subordinate. A former corporal of Australia’s Special Air Service Regiment (SAS), Roberts-Smith said to the media, “while it would have been better if these charges had not been brought, I will take this opportunity to clear my name”. He continued, “I am proud of my service to Afghanistan.” I always acted in accordance with my values, my training, and the rules of engagement while I was in Afghanistan. He described his arrest as a “sensational” and “unnecessary spectacle”, and refused to take any questions from journalists.Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport on 7 April, and was released from jail on bail on Friday. The presiding judge noted that his case was “exceptional” and he was likely to spend “possibly years and years” in custody before it went to trial, if not granted bail.What is the decorated Australian soldier accused of?The criminal case against Roberts-Smith follows a 2023 civil defamation case, in which a judge found – on the balance of probabilities – there was “substantial truth” to some of the murder claims against him.Brought by Roberts-Smith against Nine newspapers, which first published allegations of misconduct in 2018, the high-profile trial was the first time in history any court has examined claims of war crimes by Australian forces.The former soldier argued the alleged killings occurred legally during combat or did not happen at all, and last year lost an appeal against the Federal Court finding.He now faces one charge of the war crime of murder, one of jointly commissioning a murder, and three of aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring a murder.War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)AfghanistanAustralia