A MONSTER has been found guilty of stabbing a 14-year-old boy to death and slashing at cops with a Samurai sword in a “ferocious” rampage.

Marcus Arduini Monzo ambushed Daniel Anjorin on April 30 last year as he made his way to school in Hainault, East London.

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Daniel Anjorin was stabbed to death as he walked to school[/caption]

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The youngster suffered a “devastating and unsurvivable chopping injury” to his neck and face during the horror.

Monzo also tried to kill Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield, Henry De Los Rios Polina, Sindy Arias and Donato Iwule in the 20-minute attack.

The Brazilian “mystic” has now been found guilty of murder and three counts of attempted murder following a trial at the Old Bailey.

Jurors heard he killed and skinned his own cat at home before setting off on the rampage after believing he was in the “Hunger Games”.

He carried out the attack with “murderous intent” over a 20-minute period on April 30.

Donato was the first to be attacked when Monzo “deliberately” drove into him in his van.

As he was knocked into a garden, Monzo got out the van and slashed his neck with the Samurai sword.

Donato managed to escape as emergency crews were scrambled to the residential street.

Meanwhile, Daniel was walking to school “minding his own business” when his life was “snuffed out in an instant”.

Chilling footage showed the attempts by brave officers to stop Monzo as Daniel lay gravely injured on the ground.

One officer yelled “drop it” but the so-called “mystic” replied: “Do you believe in God?”

He then fled through nearby gardens before being chased down an alleyway by PC Mechem-Whitfield.

The footage shows the brave cop approach Monzo, who then slashes at her with a sword as an officer yells “police officer stabbed”.

He also stabs another cop in the arm as they desperately tried to block the sword with a baton.

Monzo then burst into a house to attack a couple in their bedroom as their child slept next to them.

He shouted out “do you believe in God?” about four times then began to attack Henry De Los Rios Polania with the sword before attempting to stab his wife.

Jurors were told their lives were only spared because the youngster woke up and started to cry.

The court heard the “talented” martial artist spent nearly £1,000 on swords in December 2023 before cancelling the order.

He then bought two handmade Katana swords for £427.80 on February 21, 2024, with delivery coming through to his home in early April.

Footage showed Monzo branding a sword “freaking sexy” as he lunged around holding the weapon.

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Monzo attacked officers in an alleyway[/caption]

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He also slashed at an ambulance as paramedics arrived to treat Daniel[/caption]

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Monzo was eventually Tasered and handcuffed[/caption]

NHS systems were checked and revealed there were no documented mental health concerns or access to mental health services by Monzo.

But his brother Eduardo told the court Monzo had consumed ayahuasca – a hallucinogenic plant-based drink commonly used in South America – during a stay at a remote retreat in the Amazon.

He said he was “concerned” as the drink has caused a “negative response” in some people.

Eduardo said his brother began to withdraw from his family when he returned from the retreat.

The court heard no trace of DMT – the hallucinogen found in ayahuasca – was detected in Monzo’s system.

But prosecutors said his “conduct was brought about by self-induced intoxication in the form of drugs” that led to a “psychotic disorder”.

Monzo, of West Beckton, Newham, denied murder, four counts of attempted murder and one of wounding with intent.

He was remanded into custody to be sentenced at a later date.

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Four people were injured in the horror attack[/caption]

In a meeting that perfectly blended formality with cross-continental camaraderie, Pimuk Simaroj, acting as Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok, graced the opulent Amornphiman Room at the iconic Bangkok City Hall with distinguished presence. Alongside him was the Saudi Ambassador, his eyes gleaming with prospects of future partnerships. The essence of this meeting? A robust agenda centered around mutual interests that promised to fortify the bond between these two vibrant cities. As cordial discussions unfolded, the Governor of Bangkok and the Saudi Ambassador spiritedly exchanged views on potential avenues for collaboration. Among the exciting prospects was the notion of forging a sister-city relationship, a bridge of friendship that could see Bangkok and Riyadh pooling their uniqueness and strengths to benefit their respective communities. Encouragingly, the Ambassador extended a warm invitation to the Governor of Bangkok to experience the wonders of Riyadh firsthand, while reciprocally, the Governor extended an equally warm…

IRISH parents are rushing to buy bargain school uniforms for next term at Aldi.

The retailer is set to release its famous range with prices from just 99 cent.

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The range, which includes everything your little one will need for the new term, will hit stores on June 29.

First off, you can pick up the Pleated Skirt for just €1.65.

This grey skirt comes in sizes 4/5 to 11/12, making it the perfect buy for the school season.

Or, pick up a two-pack of boys or girls polo shirts for €1.65 which comes in blue and white.

Shoppers can pick up the polo shirts in sizes 4/5 to 11/12.

Or, get the Jersey Trousers in sizes 4/5 to 11/12 in dark grey for just €3.49.

The Girls Trousers cost just €1.65 in a grey shade, which is available in sizes 4/5 to 11/12.

You can get a two-pack of the Classic Pinafore in grey for just €7.99, which also comes in sizes 4/5 to 11/12.

Or get a sweatshirt in navy or red, or cardigan in red – both of which cost just €0.99.

There are a range of essentials available including a five-pack of socks for €2.69 and a three-pack of tights from €4.49.

There is also a two-pack of crew neck t-shirts for €1.99, a two-pack of jersey pinafore dresses for €8.99, or a jersey skirt for €3.99.

For PE, pick up the two-pack of sports shorts for €3.49, the two-pack of jogging bottoms from €5.99 or a two-pack of leggings or jersey skorts for €4.99.

You can also get some football boots from €9.99, black/pink or black/blue trainers for €9.99, or leather shoes for both boys and girls for €9.99.

Shoppers can also pick up a range of different backpacks for just €9.99 and premium lunch bags for €6.99.

The range is in stores from Sunday June 29 but is set to fly off the shelves.

Meanwhile, Aldi Ireland fans are also loving a new beauty item ideal for a “holiday glow” at home in just hours.

The Lacura Facial Tanning Mist is available in stores now while stocks last in the middle aisle.

And it is priced at just €3.99.

Shoppers can choose between two products – Day Glimmer or Night Shine.

Aldi said: “This Lacura Night Shine Gradual Tanning Face Mist is the perfect morning boost to revive your skin with a holiday glow.”

“The product is enriched with hydrating glycerin and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture.

“Perfect for your night time routine. By the morning your skin is looking radiantly sunkissed.

“It is combined with refreshing rosemary oil.”

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SIR Keir Starmer has chillingly warned that threats to national security are closer to home than we think.

Speaking at the Nato summit in The Hague, the PM said the UK is “regularly” the victim of cyber attacks by Russia and Iran.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit on June 25[/caption]

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet with soldiers from the Operation Interflex at Downing Street[/caption]

He said today: “It is a mistake to think that the only threat we face is external and far off.”

Sir Keir added: “We do face threats at home, all of the time. On a daily basis, there are cyber attacks that have to be dealt with and are being dealt with.

“They are ever more sophisticated, and we need to have the capability to deal with them.

“Equally in relation to energy that has been weaponised quite obviously in the last few years.

“There are very many attempts to penetrate our systems having been dealt with by our security and intelligence services, but the fact that they are very good their job shouldn’t detract from the fact that that is a real threat to our country, which we have to take seriously.”

It comes after all Nato members agreed to raising defence and security spending to five per cent of GDP by 2035 to make it “stronger, fairer and more lethal than ever”.

The UK will also provide “hundreds more defence missiles” to protect Ukraine.

These will be paid for with money from frozen Russian assets.

It comes after a chilling new national security blueprint set out what the UK can expect as Russia, China and Iran ramp up threats.

A strategic defence review, unveiled on Tuesday, announced that the UK will perform annual drills to anticipate what war on UK soil may look like.

Britain will now hold the yearly drills to prepare for a wide range of enemy attacks.

The new national security strategy included plans for the exercises designed to test the country’s “whole-of-society preparedness”.

These will include war and other security threats such as sabotage to power plants and undersea cables.

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Royal Navy warships shadow Russian vessels in the English Channel and waters off the Outer Hebrides[/caption]

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Ministers have committed to the annual drills which will test the response to the Government, emergency services and devolved administrations.

Possible drills may include a missile strike by a foreign state, a mass terror attack, cyber attacks or the assassination of a public figure.

The first drill will be held this autumn and will be codenamed “Pegasus”.

It will test how the Government and other public bodies would respond to a new global pandemic – five years after Covid-19 wrecked havoc across the country, triggering multiple lockdowns.

A part of these preparedness drills will include mock-ups of Cobra meetings, which are held in an emergency.

Tuesday’s report also promised “greater vigilance to the public” going forward.

This may lead to a return of Cold War-style “protect and survive” information films.

They were used between 1974 and 1980 and advised the public on how to survive a nuclear attack.

Instructions included how to prepare a fallout room, stockpiling supplies like food and water, and recognising warning signals.

The new plan focuses on three key areas – protecting the UK at home, working with allies to strengthen global security, and rebuilding Britain’s defence industries and technological capabilities.

The warning comes after Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary general, declaring that without a major increase in defence spending, the British “better learn to speak Russian”.

The strategy said threats from other countries are on the rise.

It revealed that the UK has been “directly threatened by hostile activities including assassination, intimidation, espionage, sabotage, cyber attacks and other forms of democratic interference”.

The stark message came as the PM jetted into The Hague for a crunch NATO summit, where leaders confirmed plans for all allies to spend five per cent of GDP on defence and security by 2035.

Sir Keir Starmer admitted the country faces “daily challenges on the home front” when asked about the growing threat after the security strategy’s release.

The Government’s strategy lays bare the scale of the danger, warning: “We are in an era in which we face confrontation with those who are threatening our security.

“For the first time in many years, we have to actively prepare for the possibility of the UK homeland coming under direct threat, potentially in a wartime scenario.”

The strategy said the UK’s enemies are spreading disinformation and using social media to “stoke tensions between generations, genders and ethnic groups”.

Critical infrastructure such as undersea cables will “continue to be a target”, the document added.

It comes after RAF Top Guns will get nuclear bombers for the first time in 30 years — after PM Sir Keir Starmer said we must prepare for possible war.

The F-35As will be based at RAF Marham in Norfolk, which housed Britain’s air-launched nuclear weapons until 1998.

That was the year then—PM Tony Blair scrapped Britain’s air-launched bomb, the WE-177.

The new B-61 bombs, made by US-firm Lockheed Martin, can take out small areas — unlike Trident 2 missiles on Britain’s submarines which can obliterate whole cities.

The F-35As can also carry conventional weapons.

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SHARON Osbourne stepped out in support of rocker husband Ozzy as she visited a Black Sabbath exhibition ahead of his band’s final-ever gig.

The Celebrity Big Brother alum headed to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for the huge showcase, taking time to pose alongside a huge poster of her other-half.

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Sharon, 72, pulled on a black top and cream suit jacket for the event, finishing off with a pair of glasses and silver pendant earrings.

She styled her signature red hair into a straight style sweeping her shoulders and kept make-up minimal for the free event, entitled Ozzy Osbourne Working Class Hero.

The former X Factor judge was seen taking time to look at an array of posters and memorabilia before addressing the crowds on a microphone.

Her appearance comes just days after it was revealed Paranoid hitmaker Ozzy was selling his DNA for £335 as part of a quirky project.

Ozzy told fans to “consume him” after teaming up with drinks brand Liquid Death to release 10 cans of iced tea that he drank from, which have since been resealed and now contain traces of his DNA.

The bizarre move comes after it was revealed Ozzy will take to the stage alongside his legendary band Black Sabbath one last time for the Back to the Beginning concert at Birmingham‘s Villa Park on July 5.

Ozzy previously confirmed he would play his final ever gig as he continues to battle a series of health woes.

Sharon has arranged the gig, which will also see the heavy metal band reunite for the first time in 20 years.

SHARON’S AXE

Yet the TV star has already made her mark on the tour – and claimed she has axed one support group from the line-up.

In an interview with Metal Hammer, Sharon claims she had the unnamed group removed from the jam-packed supporting line-up for the gig which includes bands such as Metallica and Slayer.

Sharon took aim at the unidentified music manager and told the publication: “I had a huge, huge to-do with a manager over this celebration for Ozzy and Sabbath.

“And it was probably the worst way I’ve felt in years.

“I don’t care what this person says about me, thinks about it, because he doesn’t know me.

“He’s now going around making up bulls*** lies because I threw his band off the bill.

“I don’t care what people say. Because do you know what? I don’t love them.”

Sharon, who has been open about her use of weight loss jab Ozempic, then added: “I care about people who love me, what they say about me.

“You can’t care what an industry says, because you don’t love them, so how can it hurt you? It doesn’t.”

Although Sharon did not names, some fans speculated that she could have been referring to rock band, Tool.

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Sharon previously told how she had axed one rock band from the support line up[/caption]

Newly-appointed Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou could be influential in ensuring that the club gets its target from Mali.

With Abdeslam Ouaddou taking over as Orlando Pirates coach, expect a lot of changes. Some forgotten players might emerge.

THIS is the jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control 700ft cargo ship smashes into Suez Canal port, sending workers fleeing for their lives.

Terrifying footage captured the Liberian-flagged RED ZED 1 getting caught in shallow water after a “sudden steering failure”.

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The jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control 700ft cargo ship smashes into Suez Canal port[/caption]

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Onlookers were captured running for their lives[/caption]

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The vessel brushed up to the side of the port[/caption]

The video shows the gargantuan ship headed for Sudan slowly veer into the Egyptian port as onlookers started running for their lives.

Massive waves formed as the ship edged closer and closer, brushing up to the side of the port.

But the vessel couldn’t be stopped as it collided into the dock, with animals even captured racing to safety.

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) confirmed the ship had gone off course – but didn’t cause too much damage.

It said on Saturday: “The incident did not result in any human losses or injuries, and the crisis was fully managed in a record time of 60 minutes.”

The crew were able to avert terrifying disaster by turning the vessel away from the dock, meaning only the side was scraped.

There were no injuries or casualties reported.

Passengers were quickly evacuated, according to local media.

The SCA added how three tugboats were deployed “immediately” to sort the emergency and prevent any future damage or harm.

They were able to position the massive chip mid the waterway and security it after crew did repairs to it.

The vessel is a whopping 700ft high, a beam over 140ft and gross tonnage of 41,000 tonnes.

It was moving through the canal as it made its journey from the Netherlands to Sudan.

Just last month, a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the famous Brooklyn Bridge, sending families running for their lives.

The ship snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark leaving two people dead and 19 wounded.

Footage shows the ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, moving rapidly in reverse towards the bridge, close to the Brooklyn side of the East River.

Suddenly, its three masts struck the bridge and snapped one by one as the ship continued to move.

Onlookers are seen slowly backing away from the walking path by the river, before screaming and running to safety the moment the boat hit the bridge.

The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 490-meter main span supported by two masonry towers.

More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city’s transportation department.

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EAMONN Holmes’ girlfriend Katie Alexander has opened up on the heartbreaking reason she swerved her red carpet debut with him at this year’s TRIC Awards.

GB News star Eamonn, 65, was at the glitzy event on Tuesday night but 43-year-old Katie was noticeably absent alongside him.

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Katie, who has been in a relationship with Eamonn since last year, has now revealed why she decided to give it a miss.

Taking to Instagram, the marriage counsellor has shared a photograph of herself sat barefoot inside a wooden cabin.

She used stickers saying “be mindful” and “peace and quiet” to illustrate the snap.

Writing alongside it, Katie admitted that she deliberately avoided the high profile event in London because of hurtful trolls.

She said: “Was going to The Tric Awards, but I’d rather protect my Mental Health and Inner Peace than be subjected to more online hate from people who don’t know me.”

This year’s TRIC Awards was held at Grosvenor House in London. It would have been Eamonn and Katie’s first red carpet event together.

Eamonn, who suffers from chronic pain, joined his GB News Breakfast Show co-stars on stage in his wheelchair as they collected the award for Best News Programme.

Katie has since shared a photo of the team to congratulate them, writing: “Winner winner chicken dinner!”

Eamonn and Katie began dating in mid-2024 following his split from his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford.

The former couple, who share son Jack, are now in the midst of divorce and a battle over their £3.6million home.

This is the second time this month Katie has spoken about the vile reaction her relationship with Eamonn has prompted from keyboard warriors.

In an Instagram Story at the beginning of June, she warned people that she “doesn’t forget” while describing 2024 as “the year of hell”.

She told her followers she had received “lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me”.

Katie added: “Not only did my mental health suffer but also my children’s did. One thing I don’t do it forget.

“But a huge thank you to my friends and family who know me, and the truth, and have supported me through the past year.”

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Last week Katie put on a brave face as she attended Royal Ascot with Eamonn.

Eamonn, who needs a wheelchair to get around due to chronic pain, wore a classic grey morning suit and top hat to the prestigious races.

Katie, meanwhile, also looked pretty in a white and black polka dot dress with ruffle detailing.

She completed her look with a black fascinator and matching handbag.

Katie told her: “A Beautiful day with beautiful people at @ascotracecourse yesterday.

“Fantastic weather , albeit too hot which meant I had to drink more champagne! to stay hydrated!“

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PROMINENT Irish businessman Daniel Browne has died aged 88 his family have confirmed.

The Cork man was well known as a co-founder of the Dawn Meats company.

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He is survived by his wife Kay and four children Paddy, Aoidin, Colm Niall and their partners Dermot, Carmel, Ruth and Angela.

He is pre-deceased by his siblings Pat, Hilary and Denis and will be missed by his remaining siblings Molly, Sheila,Catherine, Jim and Barry.

He was also an adored grandfather to Danielle, Andrea, Stephen, Luke, Patrick, Faye, Ella, Kate, Leah and Andrew.

He will also be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Dan, as he was known, had been living in Waterford but came from a farming background in Cork.

He passed away surrounded by his family and in the care of the staff at University Hospital Waterford yesterday.

Tributes have remembered Dan as a “highly valued partner” and “an amazing, successful businessman”.

He graduated from UCD in 1959 with a degree in Agricultural science.

He started his career in researching at the agricultural institute An Foras Talúntais in Wexford.

He returned to his native Cork some time later where, outside Fermoy, he was tasked with establishing a national dairy research centre.

SUCESSFUL MOVES

Later, moving away from a research focus he became manager of the Cork Marts – IMP plant at Midleton.

A year after this move in 1975 he became president of the Irish Grassland Association for a year.

This move to the meat industry was significant as Dan went on to make one of his best known ventures.

He was founded Dawn Meats alongside the Quelly brothers in 1980.

He held the position of managing director of the company for 27 years, before becoming a board member in 2007.

The company remains largely successful today with over 8,000 employees over 12 countires.

The popular business man was also the chairman of Bord Bia from 2008 to 2011.

‘REMARKABLE LEADER’

Dawn Meats paid tribute to their founder describing him as a “pioneering figure in Irish agriculture”.

They said in a statement: “He was a remarkable leader and visionary, serving as Managing Director of Dawn Meats for 27 years and developing the business into one of Europe’s leading meat processing companies.

“He was also a valued member of the board of Dawn Meats and through his wise counsel, he continued to play a key role in the further success of the company.

“Through his work at Dawn Meats and his wider contribution to agriculture and the agri-food industry, Mr Browne leaves a lasting legacy and he will be greatly missed.”

Tributes poured in from many people who remembered Dan for his remarkable business moves and research.

Former TD Ned O’Keefe said: “Deepest sympathy to the Browne family on the death of Dan. Dan was a first class researcher in Moore Park and then became an amazing, successful businessman.”

Global McDonald’s system said: “We’re so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing and offer our sincere condolences to the Browne Family.

“Dan was a visionary and was always, and always will be, a highly valued partner to our system, ever since 1986.”

‘INSPIRATION FOR GENERATIONS’

Gerry Boyle, Former Director Teagasc paid a heartfelt and length tribute to Dan.

He said: “Irish agriculture has lost someone who made an immense contribution. Although he went on to make an huge impact on Ireland’s meat industry, it was through his contribution to the establishment of grassland-based dairy research at Teagasc Moorepark that he’ll be forever remembered in research circles.

“Thanks to Dan’s efforts, and those of his pioneering colleagues, Moorepark is now one of the world’s leading dairy research centres.

“His work and his presence at so many events over the years at Moorepark was a source of great inspiration for generations of young researchers.”

‘WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN’

On a personal level man people remembered their friend Dan in heartfelt tributes.

One person wrote: “My deepest condolences to the Browne family on the passing of a truly great man.

“Among many others, Dan gave me a big break in life for which I am forever grateful.”

Another said: “An absolute Gentleman and a pleasure to have known.”

And one person said: “What a wonderful gentleman, friend and a legend he was.

“We feel so blessed to have known him. Dan leaves an amazing legacy in his beautiful family.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. May he rest in peace.”

FUNERAL DETAILS

The popular man will repose at his home in Waterford tomorrow evening.

His funeral mass will take place on Friday at 11am at St Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, Waterford and will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

The family will walk to the church from the family home for 10.30am where condolences can be offered before the mass.