A 40-year-old man named Luke Walford was killed by a shark while fishing near Humpy Island, off Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Emergency services reported that the shark bit him on the neck, causing fatal injuries. This incident is part of the ongoing tally of shark incidents in Australia, with more than 250 fatalities recorded since 1791.
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At least 40 people were injured in Kangpokpi district, Manipur during clashes between central security forces and women protesters, following the dismantling of 'community bunkers'. The operation follows recent attacks involving gunmen. Conflicts between Kuki-Zo tribes and Meitei population continue, with tribal groups accusing forces of partiality and demanding an impartial investigation into alleged excessive force used against women.
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