North Korean troops deployed to support Russian forces in Ukraine's Kursk region have been withdrawn after suffering heavy casualties, say Ukrainian officials. Over 10,000 soldiers were sent by Pyongyang, but nearly half were reported killed or injured. Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the presence and subsequent retreat of these troops, while Russia denied confirming their involvement.
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A police chase in Killeen, Texas, ended with a suspect crashing a truck into the Killeen Mall and injuring several shoppers. The suspect, pursued for a possible DWI, drove through a JC Penney entrance, striking multiple people. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect inside the mall, resulting in his death. Four victims were hospitalized, and an investigation is underway.
A 23-year-old Syrian man attacked five people with a knife in Villach, Austria, killing a 14-year-old and injuring four others. A 42-year-old delivery worker intervened and helped contain the situation. The police apprehended the assailant at the scene and are investigating whether he acted alone or had accomplices.
Former US military commander warns that officials in Washington have underestimated the threat of drones over sensitive military sites. Incidents include mysterious drone swarms over Langley Air Force Base and Navy warships. Calls for stronger policies and laws to address drone surveillance and potential security threats are emphasized.
Vancouver police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects and a vehicle involved in the vandalism of the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara on Ross Street. The gurdwara was defaced with graffiti, including the word "murdabad," early Saturday morning.
Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine skeptic and former presidential candidate, has been confirmed by the Senate as the next health secretary. Confirmed in a 52-48 vote by a Republican Senate, Kennedy's appointment marks a significant rise for him and a notable shift in American politics.
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Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary following a dramatic late-night Senate vote highlighted by behavioural accusations and a 50-50 split. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. Concerns over Hegseth's past conduct and statements were evident in the dissenting votes from three Republican senators.
The Gambia's former dictator Yahya Jammeh has said he intends to take back control of his political party and declared he is "coming back"on Thursday. "Today, I have decided to take over my party myself and will not entrust it to anyone again," Jammeh said in an audio message sent to his supporters from the Alliance for patriotic reorientation and construction (APRC) on Wednesday.