High school lacrosse players ‘abducted at gunpoint as part of hazing prank’

A candlelight vigil was held in Graz, Austria, to mourn the victims of the country’s deadliest mass shooting, which claimed eleven lives, including the shooter who took his own life. The shooter, a 21-year-old former student of Borg Dreirschutzengasse Secondary School, opened fire during student exams and legally owned the firearms used. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker announced three days of mourning, emphasizing solidarity and empathy in the wake of this unimaginable tragedy that has left...

Researchers have made significant progress in confirming the location of the San José, a Spanish galleon that sank in 1708, carrying a treasure worth about £14.8 billion ($20 billion). New underwater images and analyses of coins found at the wreck site, dated 1707, provide strong evidence linking the wreck to the San José, which was lost during the War of the Spanish Succession. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced plans to raise the wreckage before...

Asian needle ants (Brachyponera chinensis), an invasive species, have been identified in at least 20 US states and are expanding their range. Known for their potentially deadly sting, these ants can induce anaphylactic shock in individuals allergic to ant and bee stings, making it crucial for vulnerable people to recognize this species. Populations peak during July and August, and these ants are originally from China, Japan, and the Koreas, raising concerns about their impact on...

A 21-month-old girl was found dead in a hot car in Madisonville, Louisiana, after her father, Joseph Boatman, 32, allegedly left her inside while intoxicated. A family member discovered the unresponsive toddler just before noon, prompting Sheriff Randy Smith to comment on the devastating loss and the dangers of leaving a child in a vehicle during extreme heat. Boatman has been charged with second-degree murder due to his compromised judgment leading to this tragic incident....

Members of the California National Guard are guarding the Edward R. Roybal Federal building amid protests against federal immigration sweeps in Los Angeles. President Trump likened the protests to a foreign invasion and stated that he deployed thousands of troops to restore order, insisting that the situation represents a full-blown assault on peace. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom filed an emergency motion to block Trump from using military forces for immigration raids, arguing their...

A tourist experienced a public meltdown at Milan Malpensa Airport when staff prevented her from boarding due to her oversized hand luggage on June 8. The middle-aged woman was seen sobbing and gesturing dramatically as she was instructed to either pay extra or discard some items, ultimately leading to her removal from the flight. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a Ryanair flight from Tenerife faced disruption when a passenger made a bomb threat, resulting in...