In Florida, Rhonda Paulynice has been arrested for allegedly killing her 6-year-old son in a misguided attempt to exorcise demons. The child's decomposing body was discovered nearly two weeks after his death, prompting charges of second-degree murder, failure to report a death, and altering a body. Authorities had visited the home previously for domestic disturbances, but the boy was never directly involved.
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Burundi's parliamentary elections are underway, shadowed by concerns over fairness. The ruling CNDD-FDD party is heavily favored after the main opposition, CNL, faced significant obstacles, including the suspension and barring of its leader, Agathon Rwasa. Amidst a deep socio-economic crisis marked by shortages and high inflation, other candidates report harassment.
The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca commences amidst a history of tragic incidents, including stampedes, attacks, and fires. Last year, over 1,300 pilgrims died due to extreme heat. This year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C, Saudi authorities have deployed 250,000 personnel from forty agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of over a million pilgrims.
In Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly launched a terror attack on a 'Run for Their Lives' event, advocating for Israeli hostage release, injuring six elderly individuals. Shouting "Free Palestine" and "End Zionist!", Soliman used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary device.
A federal judge in Colorado temporarily halted the deportation of the family of Mohamed Soliman, the suspect in the Boulder firebombing incident. Soliman, an Egyptian national, is accused of attacking a Jewish gathering. The restraining order protects his wife and five children from being removed from the US until a hearing on June 13, following concerns about potential irreparable harm.
A peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, turned violent when Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly launched a firebomb attack, injuring six. Shouting "Free Palestine," Soliman targeted a gathering organized by 'Run For Their Lives.' The FBI is investigating the incident as ideologically motivated violence, prompting strong condemnation and calls for secure borders from political figures.
A one-month-old baby girl, Kiyanna Winfield, was found dead in a Queens apartment, initially suspected to be from a dog mauling. However, a preliminary medical report indicated the infant died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), with the dog's bites occurring postmortem.
James Rondeau, the Art Institute of Chicago's director, is set to return after a leave of absence following an incident on a United Airlines flight to Munich. He was detained after allegedly disrobing mid-air due to intoxication from alcohol and medication. Despite the embarrassment, the museum has reinstated Rondeau, expressing confidence in his leadership after an independent investigation.
A massive landslide hit a village in the southern Switzerland. The incident occurred after the Birch glacier collapsed. A man is missing after the disaster. The landslide largely destroyed Blatten village. Authorities have launched a search operation. Climate change is likely the cause of the glacier collapse. Concerns are rising about the blocked Lonza River. Authorities are monitoring the situation.
A US federal judge on Monday cancelled the planned trial of US aviation giant Boeing over crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft that left nearly 350 people dead. The case dates to a January 2021 Justice Department agreement with Boeing that settled charges that the company knowingly defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration during the MAX certification.
