Advocates have identified Vanessa Renteria, a South American refugee from Buenaventura, Colombia, who died after being shot by police in Surrey, B.C. She was raising a young daughter and had recently arrived in Canada before the incident. Renteria had been approved for permanent residency and had made friends in her new community, according to Angela Marie MacDougall of Battered Women’s Support Services.
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Chess news: Youngest ever world champion crowned
Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju, at 18, became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion by defeating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore, with Gukesh clinching the crucial point after a blunder from Ding. Gukesh's emotional victory led to tears, celebration, and support from fans in India, with Prime Minister Modi and chess legend Anand praising his talent, hard work, and historic achievement in bringing the world title back to India. Full Article
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