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At least three people were seriously injured when a black Mercedes G-Class drove into a group outside Olgaeck train station in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 2, 2025. The 42-year-old driver has been arrested, and one of the injured included a mother with a pram; one person required CPR. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with ongoing investigations and traffic restrictions in place in the city center. Full Article

Rising crime rates, police defunding, and anxiety following disasters are driving increased gun ownership and interest in gun training schools. Gunsite Academy in Arizona highlights the importance of proper training, as many gun owners lack the skills needed for safe and effective use. With over 40% of U.S. households owning firearms and a growing number of women participating in shooting sports, societal attitudes towards gun ownership are shifting, making firearms more mainstream and accepted than...

A B.C. teen, Andy Le, 16, tragically lost his parents and younger sister in an attack during the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025, where a driver struck the crowd, killing 11 people. Despite his loss, Andy donated $266,000 from his GoFundMe campaign to support other victims and expressed gratitude for the donations he received. The alleged perpetrator, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of...

UNICEF says children face ‘growing risk of starvation, illness and death’ as Israel bars food and other aid deliveries.The UN warns that Palestinian children in Gaza are at heightened risk of starvation and illness due to Israel's ongoing blockade of essential supplies, now in its third month. UNICEF reports over 9,000 children treated for acute malnutrition this year, exacerbated by relentless bombardments and a total aid blockade. The situation is dire as legal experts condemn...

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that the humanitarian response in Gaza is on the brink of collapse due to six weeks of intense conflict and a two-month blockade preventing essential aid. Civilians are facing extreme hardships, including a lack of food, water, and medical supplies, with hospitals struggling to maintain lifesaving care amid ongoing violence that has claimed the lives of healthcare workers. The ICRC emphasizes the urgent need for...

Australian surfers will benefit from a revised 2026 World Surf League (WSL) calendar that eliminates the controversial finals day format for deciding world champions. The Championship Tour will begin in April at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, followed by events at Margaret River and Snapper Rocks, optimizing swell conditions and enhancing the Australian leg. The new structure includes 12 events, with the season concluding at the Pipe Masters in Hawaii, and a softened...