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BBC News
15 hours ago
- BBC News
Tottenham shooting: Family seeks truth in 'mistaken identity' case
Three months after Mahad Abdi Mohamed was shot dead in north London, damage caused by the bullet that killed him is still visible in the glass next to a block of believe he was killed in a case of mistaken identity. Mr Abdi Mohamed's family and friends broke down as they visited Northumberland Park in Tottenham for the first time since his came here to appeal for help in catching his killers."My sweet Mahad was the kind of person who could light up any room," said his sister Amal in an emotional tribute to her brother at the scene. "My mum has to wake up every day knowing that her only son is gone. That's something no mother should have to endure." Mr Abdi Mohamed was found with a gunshot wound to the head when police and the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of a shooting on Waverley Road, Tottenham, at about 20:45 GMT on Thursday, 20 man, aged 26, was also shot in the leg but Ch Insp Becky Woodsford from the Metropolitan Police is leading the investigation. She believes Mr Abdi Mohamed was not the intended victim."Mahad was here visiting a friend, he was breaking his fast during Ramadan and at this time we've got no evidence at all to suggest that it's anything other than a tragic case of mistaken identity," she said. A number of arrests have been made, but police are still appealing for witnesses."We know this was a pre-planned shooting," said Det Ch Insp Woodsford."The people responsible were out to kill somebody that night or cause serious harm."I believe that people will know who is responsible. But we need evidence to place this case before the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts."Mahad was a much-loved father, brother and son, his family are absolutely devastated. We want to get justice for Mahad and his family." Mr Abdi Mohamed, from Enfield, worked at the railway station and had a second job at evenings and weekends working as security at events at the nearby Tottenham Hotspur 27-year-old was saving to get married this summer to the mother of his five-year-old son, who lives in mother Zahra Ali Seef said he had not visited this estate in years, but had come to visit a friend and eat dessert with him after Isha prayer during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in broke down in tears as she spoke in Somali through a community interpreter about her "kind, generous son".She asked for help in getting justice for him. Mr Abdi Mohamed's sister Amal, 23, who is nine months pregnant, plans to call her baby Mahad after the uncle he will never meet."My brother deserved better. He deserves justice," she said."He was a good man and he was deeply loved, and he truly mattered. "So please help us make sure his story doesn't end in silence. Please let our family grieve with the truth and not a mystery."
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
These young Emiratis are weaving crochet into contemporary fashion
16 June 2025 00:21 AYSHA SHAAYA (ABU DHABI)Crochet is making a comeback in the UAE, with young Emirati creatives weaving the traditional craft into thriving business ventures. Once considered a quiet pastime reserved for grandmothers, crochet has found new life in contemporary fashion amid the growing appeal of DIY culture and slow Alzaabi, a 21-year-old Emirati business owner, started learning crochet three years ago and got hooked into the craft.'I wanted to give my friend a meaningful gift, so I crocheted a cardigan for her. I started with a small kit I bought online, and from there I learned new things to crochet like headbands,' Alya said. 'The beauty of crochet comes from the fact that it is 100% handmade, and can never be replicated by machine, unlike knitting. This means whoever owns a crocheted item has a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.'Alya's hobby soon turned into a business, thanks to the support of her family, relatives, and friends, who became her first buyers.'Many family members were impressed by my work; they really appreciated a handmade item. From there, I launched my own business brand and started my social media account.''People were initially surprised to know that I was the owner of the business. Many would ask me if the products were made by my mother or grandmother,' Alya by the emerging opportunity, she and her partner Amal Abu Layla are now thinking of ways to reinvent their products in a way that will reflect the culture of the UAE.'When the crochet trend started a few years ago, most of the products on social media seemed to reflect the Western culture. So I started to brainstorm ideas that are suitable to our generation and most importantly, our culture.'Amal, co-owner of the business, said many have admired their creative strategy.'The feedback has been positive and people are very appreciative of what we do. We are very grateful to all our customers for their appreciation and also their curiosity. Many of them would ask questions about the process of crocheting whenever they buy from us,' Amal said. Power of Social Media The rise in demand for crocheted items was fuelled by social media, Alya said. 'What helped expand the business was the ongoing trend of crochet on social media. It was not a passing phase, but an idea that stayed around and continued to grow,' she said.'It also motivated us to take on new challenges. Thanks to its power, we managed to participate in my first pop-up and reach a new audience.' A Sustainable Craft Beyond creativity, crochet is a sustainable craft. It promotes slow fashion and the mindful production of durable, long-lasting items by hand. Maryam Alzaabi, another young crochet artist, shared how crochet can be an eco-friendly craft and contribute to environmental conservation.'It is important to choose the type of yarn used in a crochet project wisely. I try to choose fibres that could withstand multiple wears, heat, and washing. For example, recycled cotton blend would be perfect because cotton itself is a natural fibre and reduces waste,' she said. 'At the end of the day, crochet is there to teach us young generations the art of patience, that beautiful things will come into fruition when trusting the process. It's about the journey not the destination,' Maryam added.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
George Clooney shares an update about his twins: shares their love for the film ‘Wicked'; credits wife for successful Broadway debut
Actor George Clooney made the public's hearts swoon as he shared a quick update about his and Amal Clooney's twins, Ella and Alexander. The father of two opened up about the challenges of parenting in the current age and how he and his wife deal with everything. George Clooney talks parenting and shares a sweet update about twins George Clooney, who attended the Tony Awards along with his wife Amal, talked all about how parenting is working for them. During an interview with E! News, the actor talked about how his twins are adamant on one thing: 'They want to see Taylor Swift .' He then also mentioned how they are not really well aware of the celebrities around them. He cited an anecdote where even if Robert De Niro had been sitting in their home, his twins would not have recognised him and would have wondered, 'Who's that?' Clooney also shared an adorable detail about how his twins, Ella and Alexander, are 'obsessed with the film 'Wicked.' He shared that 'They're looking forward to the second part." He credits his wife, Amal, for his Broadway run George also talked about how Amal was the reason behind his successful Broadway run and how she provided continuous support. He shared that 'I have this incredible partner who I couldn't be more proud of. She's the bravest human being I've ever met in my life. I am deeply proud of her and the fact that she's in any way proud of me, if just. I can't believe how lucky I am.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo About Clooney's 'Good Night, and Good Luck' George Clooney's 'Good Night, and Good Luck' is his Broadway debut, where he plays the role of the late journalist Edward R. Murrow. The play follows the story of Edward R. Murrow and the U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy. The play was also directly adapted from the 2005 film of the same name, where Clooney played a completely different character.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
George Clooney shows off hair transformation at Tony Awards: 'I had to cut it out'
George Clooney is back to his silver fox self. The "Good Night, and Good Luck" star, who was nominated at the 78th annual Tony Awards on June 8, returned to his signature salt-and-pepper hairdo, as seen by Clooney's red-carpet appearance with wife Amal Clooney. The Oscar-winning actor had previously dyed his hair black for his starring role as CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow in the Broadway play. "I had to cut it all out with a weed whacker to get it all," Clooney told E! News. "That black hair dye, I had to cut it out. You can't color that." Despite the hairy ordeal, Clooney, 64, and Amal made a stylish splash on the Tony Awards carpet. The "ER" alum evoked Hollywood heartthrob vibes in a classic black-and-white tuxedo, while Amal, 47, stunned in a white, off-the-shoulder frock. The actor, who was up for best leading actor in a play for his portrayal of Murrow, joked about the lukewarm reception of his darker hair in an April interview with "CBS Mornings." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "It's not my favorite look, and my wife, she thinks it's funny," Clooney said at the time. "Honestly, nothing makes you look older than being 63 and dyeing your hair." Just like the closing night of "Good Night, and Good Luck," which took place the same day as the Tonys, Clooney's brunette era was bound to have its final bow. The actor hinted at his hair transformation in a June 3 interview on "Late Night with Seth Meyers." "We do a matinee, and then by the time we go to the Tonys that night, it'll be gone," Clooney told Meyers. "I may have a shaved head."
Elle
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Amal Clooney Was Dripping in Pearls at the 2025 Tony Awards
Amal Clooney was dripping in pearls at last night's Tony Awards. The human rights lawyer was there to accompany her husband, George Clooney, who was nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role in Good Night, and Good Luck. The couple walked the red carpet at NYC's Radio City Music Hall and posed for photos. Amal wore an elegant strapless pearl-beaded white satin Tamara Ralph Haute Couture gown, and accessorized with a pearl clutch and white Roger Vivier pumps. George kept it classic in a black tuxedo. George notably showed off his natural gray hair color after dyeing it jet black for the role. In a recent interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, he mentioned that Amal isn't the biggest fan of the darker look. 'My wife thinks it's funny,' he said, and his children 'laugh at it.' He also spoke candidly about his marriage. 'Amal and I are having a really great time in life,' he told King. 'Our kids are seven, about to be eight, which is a pretty great age. They're really curious and funny. Every parent thinks their kids are great, but our kids are funny and they make us laugh. I remember when [Amal and I] were here with you once before, and I remember we said we'd never had an argument. We still haven't. We're trying to find something to fight about.' He continued, 'I feel so extraordinarily lucky to have met this incredible woman, and I feel as if I hit the jackpot. And there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think I'm the luckiest man in the world. It's great.'
