Explosions at Cambodian military base blamed on technical issue and extreme heat wave, leaving 20 soldiers dead

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The Ministry of Defence in Cambodia announced that a technical issue, along with an intense heatwave, has been identified as the cause of a tragic series of explosions at a military base. The incident took place on April 27 at the Third Regional Military Command in Kampong Speu province, resulting in the death of 20 soldiers and leaving several others wounded. The explosions occurred at an ammunition depot in Chamkar Doung …

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Israeli Teen Shepherd Found Dead in West Bank, Sparking Wave of Violent Settler Attacks

Hebron, West Bank – The brutal killing of a 14-year-old Israeli teen shepherd, Benjamin Achimeir, has sparked a wave of violence in the West Bank, with officials investigating the incident as a terror attack. Achimeir was last seen leaving the settlement of Malachei Shalom early Friday, as reported by Israeli media. The sheep he was tending returned without him, leading to concerns about his safety. On Saturday, a drone discovered his body in the West …

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London Jazz Scene Roars to Life with New Wave of Young Musicians and Radio Show

London, England – Jazz music in London is experiencing a revival, with a new wave of young stars like Nubya Garcia and Ezra Collective taking the music scene by storm. The once dormant British jazz scene is now buzzing with energy, drawing on influences ranging from hip-hop and soul to traditional African music and acid rave. One of the key players in this resurgence is the saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings and his group Sons of Kemet, …

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Rumors Spread Online as Baltimore Bridge Collapse Triggers Wave of Disinformation

Baltimore, Maryland – In the wake of a container ship colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, spreading false claims online, authorities are working to quash misinformation about the incident. The vessel lost power, crashing into the structure despite efforts to prevent disaster. Governor Wes Moore reassured the public that terrorism was not a factor in the incident, aligning with statements from the FBI and Baltimore police. However, conspiracy theories linking the collision to various …

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Russian Defector Found Dead in Spain Amid Wave of Putin Critic Executions

A village in Spain was shaken by tragedy when a former Russian helicopter pilot opposed to the war in Ukraine was found dead from gunshot wounds. This incident adds to a series of deaths of critics and opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin since the conflict in Ukraine began in 2022. In February, Maxim Kuzmenov, a 28-year-old defector who opposed Russia’s involvement in Ukraine, was discovered with multiple bullet wounds in Villajoyosa, Spain. His identity …

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Haitian Bishop Wounded in Explosion Amid Ongoing Wave of Violence

ROME – The Haitian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CEH) announced on Monday that Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne was wounded in an explosion in the capital of Port-au-Prince, in the latest incident of violence in the country. The statement revealed that Dumas was injured by an explosion that struck the house where he was staying, while he was visiting the capital. The Mexican bishops conference also expressed solidarity with the Haitian bishops and …

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Record Heat Wave Claims Lives in Pacific Northwest as Daily High Temperatures Shatter Records

Scorching temperatures have gripped the Pacific Northwest this week, shattering daily heat records and leading to the possible deaths of at least two individuals in Portland, Oregon. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating these deaths to determine if they were caused by the extreme heat wave that has blanketed the region. A third person is also suspected to have succumbed to the oppressive heat. The first death was reported on Monday in southeast …

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Wave of Unrest and Explosions Rock Pre-Election Pakistan

An explosion rocked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Balochistan’s Nushki District, adding to the rising tension ahead of the upcoming February 8 polls. Although there have been no reported casualties, the detonation of an explosive device at the ECP office’s gate has sparked an ongoing investigation. Police have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation in an attempt to apprehend those responsible for the attack. This incident comes in the …

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US Military Launches Fourth Wave of Missile Strikes in Yemen After Houthi Attack on US Vessel

Video footage captured a nighttime explosion in the city of Dhamar, Yemen. The US military conducted a series of missile strikes on Houthi-controlled sites, marking the fourth time in a week that the group has been directly targeted in Yemen. The strikes, launched from the Red Sea, hit over a dozen sites and were in response to a drone attack from Houthi-controlled areas that targeted a US-owned vessel in the Gulf of Aden. The video …

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Wave of Violence as Gunmen Storm TV Studio in Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador – Gunmen stormed a TV studio in Ecuador on Tuesday, resulting in a deadly wave of violence in the country. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions following the re-election of President Guillermo Lasso and centuries-old land conflicts. The armed assailants interrupted a live broadcast, demanding airtime to deliver a message. The attack left two people dead and five others injured, including journalists and police officers. The assailants fled the scene after the assault, …

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