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Over 100 dead after wooden boat capsizes in Nigeria
A wooden boat carrying about 300 people capsized in Nigeria, killing 103 people. The incident occurred before dawn and authorities were not alerted for hours due to darkness. The passengers were mainly residents of villages within Kwara state.
Two Japanese soldiers killed, one injured in shooting at military facility
Two Japanese soldiers were killed and one was injured in a shooting that occurred at a Ground Self Defense Force-run indoor shooting range during routine, live-fire drills. An 18-year-old recruit admitted to the shooting and is currently in police custody. Confessions from suspects in Japan are common, but gun violence is rare due to strict control. Live-fire drills nationwide were suspended as a precautionary measure.
Three dead, several injured in knife attack and hit-and-run in Nottingham
Two students were stabbed to death and a school caretaker was also killed in a hit-and-run in Nottingham. The suspect was subdued and detained by police under suspicion of murder. The motivation behind the attack is unclear, but the police are working with counterterrorism officers to establish a motive.
Dozens killed and over 100 rescued in Aegean Sea boat tragedy
At least 104 people have been rescued and 59 have died in a boat accident in the Aegean Sea. The boat, which is believed to have had up to 650 passengers on board, began to sink at 2:30am local time. Organised crime groups are taking advantage of political volatility in some departure countries to increase the number of migrants they smuggle across the EU borders, according to Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The UN's International Organization for Migration called for comprehensive action including more pathways for legal migration.
Former head of Navalny's regional office in Russia sentenced to prison for extremism
Lilia Chanysheva, former head of Navalny's office in Bashkortostan, has been sentenced to prison and fined for calling for extremism and violating rights, following a ruling designating Navalny's foundation and regional offices as extremist organizations. Navalny himself is facing new extremism charges that could result in decades-long imprisonment. The Kremlin's crackdown on opposition and government critics has intensified. In a separate case, a man who threw gasoline bombs at police vans in Moscow last year was sentenced to six years in prison.
Kayaker presumed dead after vessel sinks in Washington state park
A kayaker from New York is presumed dead after his vessel sank and he disappeared into near-freezing water on Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, Washington state. The man's fiancée was able to swim to shore to alert staff from a nearby resort that her partner had become submerged and was struggling to swim back. Log Cabin resort staff immediately responded but were unable to locate him in the water. A secondary search of the area was carried out the next day but Valenti still remains missing and is presumed dead.
Pope Francis' recovery 'proceeding regularly, without complications,' Vatican says
According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, Pope Francis' recovery is going well following his surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall and remove intestinal scar tissue that caused blockages. Doctors expect Francis to be discharged in the next few days, allowing him to return to the Vatican and his scheduled engagements.
Woman speaks out after man accused of raping her among others in Boston neighborhood pleads not guilty
Lori Pinkham has spoken out in an interview with ABC's “Good Morning America” after Matthew Nilo pleaded not guilty to several charges, including three counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping, one count of assault with intent to rape and one count of indecent assault and battery. The charges stem from four attacks that happened in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood from August 2007 through December 2008 — a time that authorities say Nilo lived in the city.
EU says Google must sell part of its business to satisfy antitrust concerns
The European Union has demanded that Google sell a part of its business to satisfy concerns about its dominance and antitrust violations. The move is the first time the bloc has told a tech giant to separate key aspects of its operations. Google can contest the ruling, which followed a formal investigation that opened in June 2021. The European Commission’s decision comes after previous fines worth billions of euros were imposed on Google for antitrust violations. Google disagrees with the decision and said it will make a case in its defence.
Golden Knights depth helps them win first Stanley Cup
The Vegas Golden Knights are NHL champions for the first time thanks to the deepest roster in the league, which allowed them to withstand injuries at every position and sustain a long playoff run. They got production from 20 players over four rounds, overwhelming each opponent with waves of talent.