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Relatives bury children killed in Russian missile attack

Relatives and friends cried next to coffins as they buried children and others killed in a Russian missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Uman UMAN, Ukraine -- Relatives and friends cried next to coffins on Sunday as they buried children and others killed in a Russian missile attack on this central Ukrainian city, while fighting claimed more lives elsewhere. Almost all of the 23 victims of the attack on Friday died when two missiles slammed into an apartment building in Uman. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said six children were among the dead. Mykhayl Shulha, 6, cried and hugged relatives next to the coffin of his 11-year-old sister Sofia Shulha during Sunday's funeral, while others paid respects to a 17-year-old boy. As mourners held candles, crossed themselves and sang, the priest at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” waved a vessel containing incense over the coffins. He said the deaths hit the entire community hard. “I live near

Cop, wife found shot to death in their home after he failed to show up to work: Police

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A North Carolina police officer and his wife were found shot to death in their home after he failed to show up to work on Friday, authorities said. A North Carolina police officer and his wife were found shot to death in their home by his supervisors after he failed to show up to work, authorities said. Fayetteville police officers responded to the home of fellow officer Domingo Tavarez-Rodriguez on Friday when he didn't report to work at 6 p.m., according to Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden. Police Chief Kemberle Braden speaks at a press conference in Fayetteville, N.C., on April 28, 2023. WTVD MORE: 5 dead in Texas 'execution-style' shooting, suspect armed with AR-15 is on the loose "When he failed to report and his supervisors were unable to contact him by phone, that's what prompted them to go by and check on him at his residence," Braden told reporters during a press briefing late Friday. Responding officers found Tavarez-Rodriguez and his w

Berlin sees 10th day of road blockades by climate activists

Climate activists are staging a 10th straight day of protests in Berlin BERLIN -- Climate activists staged a 10th straight day of protests in Berlin, blocking key roads during rush hour and bringing parts of the German capital to a standstill Friday before being removed by police. Members of the Last Generation group glued themselves to the road, causing a traffic jam for commuters driving into the city. The group wants to draw attention to the threat of global warming and the need for governments to step up measures to curb greenhouse gas emissions. At a crossing in the north of the capital, many drivers waited patiently for police to clear the road, though some hurled abuse at the activists, calling them “terrorists” and “scum.” Several pedestrians applauded the protesters, giving them a thumbs-up, while one passerby offered them food and water. Last Generation has acknowledged that its protests are provocative, but it argues that by stirring friction it can encourage debate within s

China welcomes Ya Ya the panda home after 20 years abroad

Ya Ya the giant panda has landed in Shanghai after spending the past 20 years in the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee on loan TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Ya Ya the giant panda landed Thursday in Shanghai after departing from the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, where she spent the past 20 years on loan. The popular panda 's trip was closely followed online. People shared screenshots tracking Ya Ya's flight path into Shanghai. “Finally back at home!” cheered one user in response to the news. Others asked for a live broadcast of the arrival, which was reported by Chinese state media and claimed four of the top 10 trending topics on the social media platform Weibo. An image from Chinese broadcaster Phoenix News was particularly popular among Chinese social media users. It showed Ya Ya relieving herself before the trip and leaving the poop as a present for the zoo. The zoo held a farewell party for Ya Ya earlier in April and said it would miss the panda. Her departure marks the end of a 20-year loan agreem

People discovered the mуѕteгіoᴜѕ giant snake body in the riverbed after the flood passed (VIDEO)

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After the floodwaters subsided, an ᴜпexрeсted discovery was made by the locals. The massive body of a serpent was found in the depths of the river bed.   This event stirred up a lot of curiosity and exсіtemeпt amongst the people in the area. The discovery of such an enormous creature had never been witnessed before in the region. The serpent was estimated to be over 30 feet in length, making it a сoɩoѕѕаɩ creature that could instill feаг in anyone who ѕtᴜmЬɩed upon it. It was unclear how long the serpent had been in the river or how it had dіed. The serpent was quickly іdeпtіfіed as an anaconda, a ѕрeсіeѕ known for their immense size and strength. Anacondas are commonly found in the tropical regions of South America and are known to be one of the largest snakes in the world. The locals were amazed by the discovery of the giant anaconda, and many саme to see it for themselves. The serpent’s size was truly awe-inspiring, and it quickly became the talk of the town. As

1-year-old girl shot, hospitalized in stable condition

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A 1-year- old girl has been shot in Oakland, California, and hospitalized in stable condition , according to police. A 1-year- old girl has been shot in Oakland, California, and hospitalized in stable condition , according to police. The shooting unfolded just after 6 p.m. Monday, Oakland police said. A 15-month-old girl was shot while in a car in California on April 24, 2023. KGO MORE: Dad home after he, 6-year-old shot when basketball rolled into neighbor's yard The 15-month-old was in a car when she was shot, and surveillance video showed her family running from the car to a fire station, banging on the doors for help, according to San Francisco ABC station KGO. A 15-month-old girl was shot while in a car in California on April 24, 2023. KGO A 15-month-old girl was shot while in a car in California on April 24, 2023. KGO MORE: 20-year-old fatally struck by large rock while driving, 1 of 5 similar incidents Police haven't released any details about the suspect. Anyone wit

Trade envoy Tai says US not seeking to 'decouple' from China

U_S_ Trade Representative Katherine Tai says Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China's and that U_S_ trade sanctions against Beijing are “narrowly targeted.” TOKYO -- Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China’s, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said Thursday while on a visit to Tokyo. Tai, who is on her fourth visit to Japan after being appointed the top U.S. trade envoy, said all members of President Joe Biden's administration have been “very clear that it is not the intention to decouple” China's economy. U.S. trade sanctions against China are “narrowly targeted,” she said. Given its huge size and importance, unraveling the ties with China that keep the world economy running is “not a goal or achievable,” Tai said in a news conference at the Foreign Correspondent's Club of Japan. Chinese officials have often lashed out at the U.S. over trade sanctions and other restrictions on sharing of advanced techn

Bed Bath & Beyond files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Bed Bath & Beyond filed on Sunday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the retailer said in a press release. Bed Bath & Beyond filed on Sunday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy . The company's 360 stores -- along with its 120 buybuy BABY stores -- are expected to remain open as the retailer begins its bankruptcy restructuring, according to a statement released Sunday. Online sales are also expected to continue. A shopping cart is seen at a Bed Bath & Beyond store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 29, 2022. Andrew Kelly/Reuters Sue Gove, president & CEO, said the company would work "diligently to maximize value for the benefit of all stakeholders." "We deeply appreciate our associates, customers, partners, and the communities we serve, and we remain steadfastly determined to serve them throughout this process," Gove said. In a filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of New Jersey, the company said its liabilities totalled more than $1 billion. The co

The impact of Bottas on Alfa Romeo not seen from the outside

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Alfa Romeo Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi believes that Valtteri Bottas has had a strong influence on the team perhaps not seen from the outside. Bottas joined the squad at the start of 2022 after five years of racing alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. He went on to finish the season in 10th place with 49 points. Whilst the team have faced mixed fortunes so far in 2023, Alunni Bravi expects Bottas to stay in F1 for some time in order to challenge for podiums and wins again. "I think he wants to stay in Formula 1 ," Alunni Bravi told media, including TheFOXposts.Com . "He wants to come back to fight for podiums, for wins. This is the ambition for every driver, of course, but he wants to be [fighting at the front]." Viewed by others: Valtteri Bottas Bottas reviews Alfa Romeo F1 picture

EU parliament backs world's first rules for cryptoassets

LONDON: The European Parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly backed the European Union's first set of rules to regulate cryptoasset markets. Parliament voted by 517 in favour and 38 against to approve the world's first comprehensive set of regulations for issuing and trading cryptoassets such as bitcoin. "This regulation brings a com Pet itive advantage for the EU," said Stefan Berger, the lawmaker who steered the rules through parliament . "The European crypto-asset industry has regulatory clarity that does not exist in countries like the US," Berger said. EU states have already given the nod to the rules which will be rolled out from mid 2024, requiring firms that issue and trade cryptoasset s to be licensed by a national regulator, giving them a "passport" to serve customers across the 27-member country bloc. Major service providers will have to disclose their energy consumption. "I hope that our rules could become a model for othe

Costa Rica president promises more police, tougher laws

Costa Rica's president is promising to put more police in the streets and he wants legal changes to confront record-setting numbers of homicides that have shaken daily life in a country long known for peaceful stability SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- President Rodrigo Chaves promised Wednesday to put more police in the streets and demanded changes in Costa Rica's laws to confront record-setting numbers of homicides that have shaken daily life in a country long known for peaceful stability. Choosing to make his speech in the plaza in front of the country’s Congress, Chaves said too many violent criminals are allowed to walk free and called for more flexibility to extradite Costa Ricans to countries where they are wanted for drug trafficking crimes. Costa Rica recorded 657 homicides last year, the majority blamed on violence related to drug trafficking. The country has moved on from just being a passthrough for drugs moving from South America to the United States. It has become an impo

Hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, says UN

United Nations' officials say hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, with a 10-year high of some 48 million people facing food insecurity in the conflict-riddled region DAKAR, Senegal -- Hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, with some 48 million people, a 10-year-high, facing food insecurity in the conflict-riddled region, the United Nations warned Tuesday. Driven primarily by violence as well as the economic fallout from COVID-19 and inflation, food insecurity has heavily impacted Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, northern Nigeria and Mauritania, U.N. officials said at a press conference in Senegal’s capital, Dakar. U.N. officials said that for the first time, some 45,000 people in the Sahel region, the arid expanse below the Sahara Desert, are on the brink of starvation, one step away from famine. The vast majority facing catastrophic levels of hunger, 42,000, are in Burkina Faso, the officials reported. “The situation is worrying," said Ann Defraye, a re

Prosecutor files 2 felony charges against suspect in Ralph Yarl shooting

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The Clay County Prosecutor's Office said it filed two criminal charges against a suspect in the April 13 shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl. The Clay County Prosecutor's Office announced that it filed two criminal charges against a suspect in the April 13 shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl in Kansas City, Missouri. Andrew Lester, an 85-year-old white man, was charged with one count of felony assault in the first degree and one count of armed criminal action, also a felony, Clay County prosecuting attorney Zachary Thompson said during a press conference Monday evening. The 16-year-old Black teenager was shot Thursday night by a homeowner in Kansas City after he accidentally went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings, police said on Sunday. "He knowingly caused physical injury to [Yarl] by shooting him," Thompson said, adding that the first count is a class A felony with a sentence of up to life in prison, while the second count is an unclassified felony and c

MotoGP Americas GP: Rins takes first Honda win after Bagnaia crashes out of lead

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Listen to this article Honda had gone winless in MotoGP since the 2021 Emilia Romagna GP, while LCR has gone without victory since the 2018 Argentina GP. While times have continued to be tough for Honda in 2023, Rins built on a podium in the sprint race on Saturday to score his sixth career grand prix victory on Sunday having piled early pressure on poleman Bagnaia. Reigning world champion Bagnaia dominated the sprint and was expected to do so again in the grand prix, but crashed out of the lead on lap eight of 20. This released Rins into a dominant lead, and despite a brief surge from VR46 Ducati’s Luca Marini, the LCR rider cruised to victory by 3.498 seconds. Marini held onto second for his first podium in MotoGP as 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo scored his first rostrum of the campaign in third. Bagnaia grabbed the holeshot off the line from pole, narrowly holding the