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Teen Boys Abduct Girl Outside of School

Two teens had faced allegations tied to a 17-year-old girl near Keysborough Secondary College. MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria Police have withdrawn charges against two teenage boys accused in an alleged abduction of a 17-year-old girl near Keysborough Secondary College in Springvale South. The case drew attention after court documents alleged the girl was taken near the school on June 26 with intent to force her into a marriage without her consent. Police later said the …

Hiker Dies Seconds After Posing for Photo

Officials said the man fell nearly 500 feet after posing for a photo on the Pedra do Macaco trail. MARICÁ, Brazil — A 44-year-old hiker died Sunday after falling from a rock viewpoint on the Pedra do Macaco trail in Maricá, a coastal city in Rio de Janeiro state, officials said. Caio Rocha Aguiar Arrabal fell from a height of about 150 meters, or nearly 500 feet, after climbing onto an exposed rock formation used …

Crocodile Kills Man in Front of Beachgoers at Resort

Authorities said the 28-year-old victim was dragged into the sea near a resort beach. PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — A 28-year-old man died after a crocodile attacked him at a Puerto Vallarta beach and dragged him into the sea Friday evening, authorities in Jalisco said. The attack happened about 6 p.m. on the beach in front of the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa. Officials said the victim was a Mexican man, but his name was …

American Couple Found Dead in Mass Grave After Weeks Missing

Zafar Mawani and Guillermo Hidalgo Ortiz vanished in May after leaving to buy equipment for a family member. MEXICO CITY — A Chicago couple who disappeared in May while living in Mexico City was found dead among four bodies recovered in the mountains outside the capital, family members and authorities said. Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz had been missing since May 20. The men had moved from Chicago to Mexico City months …

920 Dead and Counting: Deadliest Quake Leaves Cities in Ruins

Thousands remained unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas. CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s earthquake death toll rose to at least 920 on Friday as rescue crews searched collapsed buildings nearly two days after two powerful quakes struck the country’s north coast and shook the capital region. The updated toll marked a sharp rise from earlier counts near 600. Officials said thousands of people remained missing or unaccounted for, with online registries listing tens …

Teen Gunmen Storm High School, Leaving 3 Students Dead

Authorities are investigating whether alleged bullying played a role in the attack that left seven other students injured. TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — Three students were killed and seven others were injured Monday after two teenage students allegedly opened fire inside San Jose National High School during regular class hours, according to police. Both suspects were taken into custody as investigators began examining the motive behind the attack. The shooting sent shock waves through Tacloban City …

15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Stabs Parents

Authorities in the Netherlands are investigating a double homicide involving a 15-year-old girl and the deaths of her parents in Groningen. GRONINGEN, Netherlands — A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in the deaths of her parents after they were found fatally stabbed at their home in the Dutch city of Groningen, according to local reports and authorities. Investigators are also examining reports that the family dog was injured during the attack. The case has drawn …

18-Year-Old Dies Days After Horrible Incident

Police in Essex are seeking witnesses after a park incident involving a construction vehicle allegedly taken without authorization. SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, England — An 18-year-old woman has died after suffering severe injuries in an incident involving a construction vehicle that authorities say was allegedly taken over by teenagers in a public park in Essex. The woman died nearly a week after the June 13 incident, police said. Police identified the victim as Tallulah Bradford, 18, who was …

Infant’s Body Found After Stroller Abduction

Authorities are working to confirm whether the deceased child is a missing 3-month-old boy taken from a stroller outside his family’s home. RENNINGEN, Germany — Police searching for a 3-month-old boy who disappeared from his stroller outside his family’s home found the body of an infant Friday afternoon near a stream in southwestern Germany, bringing a large-scale search to a tragic turn. The discovery came less than a day after the child was reported missing …

Man Throws Toddler Into Crocodile Enclosure at Zoo

Police are investigating after a stranger allegedly threw a 3-year-old child into a crocodile habitat at a zoo in eastern England. HUNTINGDON, England — A 3-year-old boy remained in critical but stable condition after authorities said he was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a family-run zoo in Cambridgeshire, leading to a major police investigation and the arrest of a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident shocked visitors and staff at Johnsons …