Man's leg 'is blown off' by explosion in Central Park near funeral of Holocaust survivor, author and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel

A man has been critically injured following an explosion in Central Park.

The victim is believed to have had part of his leg blown off when he stepped on something as he was climbing rocks with friends.

He was seen being treated at the scene with his bloodied foot heavily bandage in New York's historic landmark.

The blast was close to where the funeral for Holocaust survivor and Nobel winner Eli Wiesel was taking place on Sunday morning.  

A man's leg has been partly blown off after an explosion in Central Park. He is seen being treated inside New York's historic landmarks

BREAKING NEWS: Explosion at Stade de France hours before Euro 2016 quarter final due to kick off there

French security forces have conducted a controlled explosion outside the Stade de France in Paris just hours before tonight's European Championships quarter final.

France are due to take on minnows Iceland who unceremoniously dumped England out of the competition earlier this week. 

Fans approaching the stadium reported hearing a loud bang and were told by police they could not continue because of the security scare. 

French security forces have conducted a controlled explosion outside the Stade de France, file photograph

ISIS terrorists tried to attack the Stade de France in November as part of a co-ordinated attack on Paris which included the massacre inside the Bataclan theatre. 

Terrorist killed 130 people as they rampaged though Paris on Friday, November 13 as France was due to play Germany in a friendly match. 

At least two terrorists tried to access the stadium. The first detonated his suicide vest after he was turned away by a security guard. 

Watercraft collision kills father, 8-year-old son in New Jersey

A father and his 8-year-old son, visiting the Jersey Shore on Independence Day weekend, were killed when their personal watercraft slammed into another watercraft as they rounded a sharp turn, investigators said.

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The father and son were visiting Patcong Creek in Somers Point from Maryland, according to police, who said they were investigating the incident Sunday. The water was crowded with boats at the time of the crash Saturday afternoon, witnesses said.

The front of one of the vehicles was smashed open when investigators took it out of the water.

Tiger kills caretaker in Spanish nature park

An

 animal caretaker has been found dead in a nature park in the southern Spanish town of Benidorm after she was attacked by a tiger for reasons that remain unclear.

The deadly attack occurred at 5 p.m. Saturday, when the Red Cross received a call from local police, informing them that a woman had been attacked by the tiger in his cage.

Ambulances rushed to the scene, but the body of the caretaker was found shortly after workers at the Terra Natura de Benidorm nature park were able to anesthetize the feline.

Police are investigating the death.

DJ Obi’s Sets New World Record For Straight DJing At 229 Hours 58 Minutes…Ends Early For Medical Reasons

Yesterday [July 2] at 1.28pm record breaking Nigerian DJ – DJ Obi’s 240 attempt at a new record came to an end on the advice of his doctors.

DJ Obi who broke the current 200 hour record on Friday has set a new record with a marathon DJ set of 229 hours and 58 minutes of straugh DJing.

We are sure that the DJ who has captured the attention of Nigerians at home and abroad is catching up on some much needed sleep while his team verifies his new record with Guinness World Record’s office.

As it stands now DJ Obi has set a new record with 229 hours and 58 minutes of straight DJing! Just 11 hours short of his goal of 240 hours. Talk about inspirational!

Graphic Photos: Reverend killed by herdsmen in Nassarawa State

According to @uncanny_sam, who shared the photos on twitter, his uncle Reverend Zakariya was killed by herdsmen in Obi LGA of Nassarawa State on June 30.

"We have become preys that's hunted by a marauding beast in our land. I will keep shouting till justice is done. How long will we suffer this, he left a very young family, 3 of his children are currently in the university" he tweeted.

See the graphic photos after the cut.

hilarious photos of kids asleep in all sorts of odd places

Kids may bullet around like a bundle of unending energy but like these pictures show, when they're maxed out, they just drop wherever they may be and its off to dreamland. Parents have shared photos of their adorable tots asleep anywhere but in their comfy beds, one little fella is even snoozing at the wheels. The photos have been submitted to a UK online bed retailer Time4Sleep, which is searching for the sleepiest tot in the UK. More photos after the cut.

Member of Oyo state House of Assembly assassinated

A member of the Oyo state House of Assembly, Gideon Aremu, was assassinated by unidentified gunmen at his residence in Alakia, Egbeda Local government area in Oyo state yesterday July 1st at about 11pm.


According to family sources, three gunmen had trailed the car of the lawmaker and followed him to his house where they opened fire on him as he came down from his vehicle. He was rushed to Toun Hospital along Iwo road where he was confirmed dead. Th spokesperson of the Oyo state police command confirmed the incident and said the police was on the trail of the assassins.

22 of the most beautiful pictures of the world

A view of the Italian countryside at Bagno Vignoni, near Siena in central Italy.REUTERS/Max Rossi MR/THI

There's no doubt earth is a breathtaking place.

In an effort to remind others of that, Business Insider highlighted photos from a previous article on Instagram and asked our readers to tag us in return using the hashtag #BIBeautifulPlanet.

We received an overwhelming response from all over the world.

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burger' obsession is fading — and a new kind of fast food is taking over

"Better burger" chains from Smashburger to Five Guys have exploded in recent years, leading to industry heavyweights like McDonald's and Wendy's changing their strategies. 

But America's obsession with burgers seems to be fading. 

This week, Nation's Restaurant News released a list of the fastest-growing restaurant chains. Burgers were noticeably absent from the top five, which instead included chicken chains Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, and Wingstop. 

Moroccan who murdered former British Olympic diver Peter Tarsey and wife following mystery row is jailed for 31 years

A Moroccan painter who stormed the home of former British Olympic diver Peter Tarsey and his wife Jean and shot them both dead has been jailed for 31 years.

Mr Tarsey, known locally as David, and his wife Jean, were found cuddling each other on their sofa at their ex-pat home in Spain with single bullet wounds to their heads

Painter Driss Drizi, 63, reportedly confessed during questioning to shooting Mrs Tarsey in the face and Mr Tarsey in the neck after a row.

He was jailed after striking a deal with prosecutors by confessing to his crimes during a pre-trial court hearing.

Breaking News: Ryan Giggs leaves Manchester United to end 29 year association with the club

Manchester United have confirmed that club legend Ryan Giggs has left Old Trafford.

The Welshman spent 29 years at the club as a player, coach and assistant manager and is the most decorated British player in history.

Giggs decided to leave Old Trafford after being told he would not become assistant boss to new manager Jose Mourinho.

Giggs confirmed the move in an official statement: "After 29 seasons at Manchester United as a player and assistant manager, I know winning is in the DNA of this club - giving youth a chance, and playing attacking and exciting football.

"It’s healthy to have high expectations, it’s right to expect to win. Manchester United expects, deserves, nothing less.

Police retires AIG Joseph Mbu, 20 others

The Police Service Commission yesterday approved the retirement of controversial Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Mbu Joseph Mbu and 20 other AIGs. Mbu, a onetime commissioner for Police in Rivers state during the last administration, was always at loggerheads with the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi.

 A statement by the Commission’s spokesman Ikechukwu Ani yesterday, said the affected AIGs are Bala A. Hassan, Yahaya Garba Ardo, Irmiya F.Yarima, Danladi Y. Mshebwala and Tambari Y. Mohammed. Others are Bala Magaji Nasarawa, Musa Abdulsalam, Adisa Bolanta, Mohammed J. Gana, Umaru Abubakar Manko, Lawal Tanko, Olufemi A. Adenike, Johson A. Ogunsakin, Adenrele T. Shinaba, James O. Caulcrick, Olufefemi David Ogumbayode, Edgar T. Nanakumo, Kalafite H. Adeyemi, Patrick D. Dokumor and Sabo Ibrahim Ringim.

Nigerian Army sacks military medical doctor for having sex with a colleagues wife

A Nigerian military doctor, identified as Lieutenant Musa Mustapha Bature has been sacked by the Nigerian Army court-martial after he was found guilty of having sex with his colleague’s wife.

Known for his notorious sex life, 38 year old Lieutenant Bature from Kebbi state, reportedly took advantage of one of his colleague's wife who came to him for consultation...

While in his office, he sexually stimulated the newly married woman and then had sex with her. He asked her to come to his house in the evening to collect an ointment for her ailment and then had sex with her again.

The woman, out of guilt, reported the matter to the barrack's chaplain who forwarded her complaint to his superiors. At the Army court-martial on Wednesday, June 29th, Bature was found guilty on a two count charge of illicit sexual relationship and unprofessional conduct.

He confessed to the crime at the court marshal. His fate would be finally decided by a military council, which statutorily ratifies such sentences. Among the punishment prescribed for such offences includes jail term and dismissal from service with dishonour.

Meet the 35-year-old entrepreneur who owns Nigeria's 2nd largest rice farm

Forbes writer Nsehe Mfonobong interviewed former journalist turned entrepreneur Rotimi Williams who owns the second largest rice farm in Nigeria. Read the feature below...

Nigerians consume more than 5 million metric tons of rice every year, with a significant portion of its consumption needs sourced from imports. Rotimi Williams WMB -4.95%, an ambitious 35 year-old Nigerian entrepreneur and rice farmer, is on a quest to change that.

Williams, a former Journalist, is the owner of Kereksuk Rice Farm, the 2^nd largest commercial rice farm in Nigeria by land size. His farm, which is situated in Nasarawa state in northern Nigeria, currently sits on 45,000 hectares and employs more than 600 indigenes of Nasarawa.
I recently caught up with the budding entrepreneur in Lagos, and had a brief chat with him where he recounted his journey and mused on how Nigeria can attain self-sufficiency in rice production in the near future.