Gunman fired on unsuspecting parade attendees from a rooftop, authorities say
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Video shows the moment shots fired during Highland Park parade
A video shows the moment shots were fired into a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, which resulted in dozens injured and at least six dead. Source: Latest CNN News
'Like a battle zone': Witness describes scary moment shots rang out at Highland Park parade
A number of people were killed at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois, Highland Park police announced in a press conference. The suspect remains at large. CNN's Adrienne Broaddus talks to Zoe Pawelczak, a parade attendee who was present as the shooting occurred. Source: Latest CNN News
Illinois shooting suspect is still at large, police say
Police are responding to a shooting at a Fourth of July parade Monday in a wealthy suburb outside Chicago, Illinois, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said. Source: Latest CNN News
US says Israeli military gunfire likely responsible for Shireen Abu Akleh's death but examination of bullet inconclusive
An examination of the bullet that killed Al Jazeera correspondent and Palestinian-American citizen Shireen Abu Akleh "could not reach a definitive conclusion" regarding its origin, due to the condition of the bullet, but the US Security Coordinator has "concluded that gunfire from [Israel Defense Forces] positions was likely responsible" for her death, State Department spokesperson [...]
Seychelles' citizens have their say on former Reef Hotel redevelopment plans
The first stage of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the redevelopment of the former Reef Hotel in Seychelles has started with a meeting for members of the public to give their opinions. About 50 people from the area surrounding the hotel, which included Mahe Island's eastern districts of Anse Aux Pins and Au Cap attended the [...]
W.African bloc lifts Mali sanctions, agrees on Burkina transition
West African leaders on Sunday lifted sanctions on Mali's military regime, accepting a March 2024 return to civilian rule and agreed to allow Burkina Faso two years for its transition back to democracy. Heads of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Ghana's capital Accra to assess efforts to secure guarantees for [...]
"Reef balls": New ways to stop beach erosion tested on Desroches Island
The Islands Development Company (IDC) is testing a new type of artificial protection called 'reef balls' against beach erosion on the island of Desroches in Seychelles, said a top IDC official. The islands of Desroches, Remire and Platte are currently facing the dangers of beach erosion, which could eventually bring the islands' existence in peril especially [...]
Ukraine retreats from key city in major Russian gain
The Ukrainian army retreated from the strategic city of Lysychansk over the weekend, as Russia claimed a major victory by seizing control of the entire eastern Lugansk region. The Ukrainian withdrawal followed weeks of fierce fighting and marked a decisive breakthrough for Moscow's forces more than four months after their invasion and after turning their [...]