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Tourist Killed as Massive Resort Fire Sparks Chaos for 1,700 Guests

Authorities are investigating what caused the blaze at a major beach resort in the Dominican Republic. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A massive fire swept through a beachfront resort on Friday, killing one tourist and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests from a popular vacation destination on the Dominican Republic’s southeastern coast. The fire heavily damaged the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe, a tourism hub that attracts visitors from the United …

Horrific Discovery Made in Search for Missing American

Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the identity of the remains discovered in Costa Rica. PÉREZ ZELEDÓN, Costa Rica — Search teams looking for Ashley Phillips, a 30-year-old California woman who disappeared while hiking in Costa Rica during severe weather earlier this month, have found a body in the search area, authorities and media reports said Wednesday. The discovery marks a major development in a case that drew attention in both Costa Rica and the …

Former Mayor Kills Wife During Divorce Meeting

Brazilian authorities say a former mayor fatally shot his wife before taking his own life during a meeting to finalize their separation. OURILÂNDIA DO NORTE, Pará — A former mayor in northern Brazil fatally shot his estranged wife during a meeting to sign divorce papers and then died by suicide moments later, according to police investigating the June 3 killing that shocked the small municipality. Authorities identified the victim as Icicléia Alves Veloso, a 41-year-old …

9-Year-Old Girl Killed by Police During Family Vacation

Authorities say an officer mistakenly fired on a family vehicle after confusing it with armed robbery suspects. CHAKWAL, Pakistan — A 9-year-old Australian girl was killed and her father and brother were injured after a police officer allegedly opened fire on their family’s vehicle during a robbery response in Pakistan on June 10, authorities said. Investigators say the officer mistook the family’s car for one being used by fleeing suspects. The death of Hania Ahmed …

Bungee Jumper Falls to Her Death, Thrown Off Bridge With No Cord

Police allege instructors launched the 21-year-old without attaching a safety rope during an extreme sports event. LIMEIRA, Brazil — A 21-year-old university student died after falling about 130 feet from an abandoned bridge in São Paulo state when she was launched during a rope-jumping activity without being connected to a safety line, according to Brazilian police and local authorities. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was participating in an extreme sports excursion at the disused Ponte …

32 Fetal Remains Found Buried in Garden

Investigators are examining a former property and possible links to hospital materials recovered at the site. LUTORYŻ, Poland — Polish authorities have arrested a former pathologist after construction workers uncovered the remains of dozens of human fetuses and medical materials buried on property she previously owned, prompting a widening criminal investigation into how the remains were obtained and stored. The case has drawn national attention because investigators say the remains appear to have been removed …

Woman Mauled by Shark at Crowded Beach

A lifeguard and bystanders helped rescue the swimmer after a shark attack near shore at Coogee Beach. SYDNEY, Australia — A 35-year-old woman was critically injured Saturday after a shark attacked her while she was swimming near Sydney’s Coogee Beach, prompting a dramatic rescue by a lifeguard and beachgoers and leading authorities to close several nearby beaches. The attack happened late Saturday morning at one of Sydney’s best-known coastal swimming spots. Emergency crews, lifeguards and …

Athlete Dies in Tragic Accident During Family Vacation

The 25-year-old athlete was on a family vacation when the fatal motorbike accident occurred on Koh Samui. KOH SAMUI, Thailand — Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton, a rising figure in professional athletics, died June 10 after a motorbike crash on the Thai island of Koh Samui while traveling with family. She was 25. Authorities said rainy conditions may have contributed to the accident. Stapleton’s death has prompted tributes from across Australia’s athletics community, where she had …

Mother of Seven Found Dead, Children Located Safe Months Later

Authorities say the pregnant mother of seven disappeared in February and was found dead four months later in Chiapas. ZINACANTÁN, Mexico — A pregnant Indianapolis woman who vanished with her seven children earlier this year was found dead along a rural road in southern Mexico, authorities said this week, bringing a tragic end to a four-month search that crossed international borders. Mexican and U.S. authorities are now working to determine exactly what happened to 30-year-old …

Mother Killed by Elephant While Walking Children to Bus Stop

The attack in Kerala injured her 11-year-old son and left her daughter unharmed. CHINNAKKANAL, India — A 36-year-old mother was trampled to death by a wild elephant Monday while walking her two children to a school bus stop in Kerala, officials and local reports said. Mari was walking with her son and daughter in Chinnakkanal village when she encountered an elephant and its calf during heavy rain and fog. Authorities said the poor visibility kept …