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24 children murdered during childcare center massacre

Thailand massacre: ex-cop kills 24 children in knife and gun rampage – Reuters At least 36 people, including 24 children, were killed Thursday in a massacre at a child care center in northeastern Thailand, believed to be the country’s deadliest event of its kind. Authorities immediately launched a manhunt for the suspect, later identified by Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) as Panya Kamrab, a 34-year-old former police officer. He was suspended from police duty earlier …

China has set up police stations in New York City, 30 other countries

China setting up overseas police stations, including one in US, to bring back ‘fugitives’ – WPDE As part of its efforts to monitor its citizens living abroad, China has opened dozens of “overseas police service stations” around the world, including three in Toronto and one in New York City. “Earlier this month, Safeguard Defenders, a human rights watchdog, released a report that criticized the absence of official bilateral police and judicial cooperation, as well as …

Stadium tragedy: At least 127 dead at soccer match

Indonesia stadium tragedy: At least 127 people reported dead following soccer match, police say – CNN There are at least 127 dead and dozens more injured after chaos and violence broke out late on Saturday following an Indonesian league soccer match between two of the nation’s biggest clubs. During a match in Malang, East Java, fans of Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya clashed after Arema FC lost 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya. The losing team’s supporters …

Russian Spies: US Army doctor and spouse conspired to share classified documents with Russia

Johns Hopkins doctor and Army doctor spouse charged with conspiring to give U.S. soldiers’ medical info to Russia – NBC News According to a newly unsealed federal indictment, a Maryland couple has been charged with conspiring to provide Russian government officials with personal medical information. Anna Gabrielian, an anesthesiologist practicing in Baltimore, and her husband, Jamie Lee Henry, a major and doctor in the US Army, allegedly provided “individually identifiable health information,” which is protected …

3 rescued, 20 missing after boat sinks

3 people rescued, 20 missing after migrant boat sinks off Florida during Hurricane Ian, officials say – CBS News In the hurricane-churned waters near Key West, the Coast Guard rescued three migrants. Twenty others remain missing after their boat sank Wednesday morning, officials said. The Coast Guard pulled three migrants from the water two miles south of Boca Chica Key on Wednesday afternoon after the vessel went under, according to Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. …

Tragic: Man hiking with daughters falls to his death

What was supposed to be a pleasant walk turned into a most tragic accident. A 79-year-old dad fell to his death during a hike at Springbrook National Park. He fell 25 meters (about 82 feet) during the hike at Springbrook Falls, in the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. According to The Daily Mail UK, the unidentified man was visiting one of his daughters on vacation in Queensland. He was hiking with his two daughters. As they …

Shocking images emerge of torture chambers and mass graves in Ukraine

Chilling photos reveal inside of Russian ‘torture chambers’ in Ukraine after mass grave discovery – New York Post Chilling photos emerged on Sunday showing purported “torture chambers” used by Russian forces against Ukrainians, with dirty bedding, shredded pieces of foam and empty pumpkin-seed pods scattered across the floor. The Ukrainian president said that more than 10 torture chambers were found in the liberated areas of Kharkiv Oblast, various cities and towns, as well as a …

The Queen of England has died

Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain – Reuters UK Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, has died aged 96 at Balmoral, having ruled for 70 years. Her son, King Charles III, said his beloved Mother’s death was “a time of deep sadness” for him and his family, and her loss will be “deeply felt” across the world. Senior royals had gathered at her Scottish estate following growing concerns over her health …

Shocking video shows ride plumet to the ground

A carnival attraction in India fell 50 feet to the ground, leaving several injured. The Hindustan Times reported the incident happened on Sunday night at the Dussehra Grounds at Phase-8, Mohali, Punjab, in India. According to the report, “At least 10 people, including five children, were seriously injured after the funicular, also known as a tower-fall, came crashing down. The joyride is a round-shaped attraction attached to a tall tower. Normally, passengers experience a thrilling …

‘Doomsday’ glacier hanging by a thread, could forever alter coastlines worldwide

Thwaites “doomsday” Glacier disintegrating faster than thought – The Washington Post Thwaites Glacier, which can push the sea level up several feet, is being eroded away at its submerged base as Earth heats up, and scientists expect it to recede rapidly over the next few years. The West Antarctic Ice Sheet, which holds enough ice to raise the sea level up to 16 feet, is under close scrutiny for rapid melt. Researchers have been concerned …