Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Five things you need to know
A British MP has died after he was stabbed while meeting with residents in his riding. Sir David Amess, who was a Conservative, was treated at the scene by medics but could not be saved.
Sir David Amess has died following stabbing earlier today https://t.co/EtFIkxqQ1X pic.twitter.com/brcWDDJtX1
— The Sun (@TheSun) October 15, 2021
There has been another mass murder at a Shia mosque in Afghanistan. This time the bombing was in Kandahar, with over 30 people thought to have died.
Breaking News: A blast at a mosque in Afghanistan killed at least 37 people and wounded dozens more. It was the second week in a row that an attack struck a Shiite place of worship. https://t.co/Oze4X7s3z1
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 15, 2021
Apple has taken down one of the world's most popular Koran apps in China after being instructed to do so by the Chinese Communist Party. Quran Majeed's creator said the app was accused of hosting "illegal religious texts" by Communist officials.
Apple said it removed the Quran Majeed app at the request of Chinese officials, for hosting illegal religious texts. https://t.co/VkvHZ2owQn
— Yahoo Singapore (@YahooSG) October 15, 2021
Former US President Bill Clinton has been in hospital due to a "non-COVID" infection. The 75-year-old was said to be "on the mend."
JUST IN: Former President Bill Clinton has been admitted to a hospital for a non-Covid-related infection. He is "in good spirits," a spokesman says https://t.co/OMuuYojuUz
— CNN (@CNN) October 15, 2021
Over 100,000 workers in the US have pledged to strike this month for "Striketober." It comes amid complaints about pay and conditions in some industries in the US.
From health care to Hollywood, nearly 100,000 American workers are either striking or preparing to in an effort to improve working conditions. https://t.co/p5YjPV3CBy
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 15, 2021
