During a contentious redistricting hearing in Austin, Democratic congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was forcibly removed and arrested after exceeding his speaking time and refusing to stop. The incident escalated when security officers dragged him out, leading to a scuffle. Martin faced charges of criminal trespass, disrupting a meeting, and resisting arrest, but all charges were subsequently dropped.
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Canada's wildfires have burned more than 13.6 million acres (5.5 million hectares) this year, an area roughly the size of Croatia, officials said Friday as the country endures one of its most destructive fire seasons. According to figures dating back to 1983, Canada's second most destructive fire season was 1995, when 17.5 million acres burned, a mark that may be passed this year.
A fire broke out on an Indonesian ferry carrying nearly 300 passengers near Southeast Sulawesi on Sunday, causing panic and triggering emergency evacuations. The vessel was traveling from Kendari to Makassar when the flames erupted. At least 18 people sustained injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation, during the chaotic evacuation, but fortunately, no fatalities have been reported so far.
India faces England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, trailing 2-1 in the series. In their last Test at the venue in 2014, India suffered a batting collapse, with only MS Dhoni's resilient 71 offering resistance. Shubman Gill's team aims for a turnaround to level the series and force a decider at The Oval.
A Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College in Dhaka, resulting in a devastating scene of fire and panic. The accident claimed the lives of at least 25 people, including students and the pilot, and left over 170 injured.
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