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  • Two students killed in Philippine school shooting, gunman among casualties

    Two students killed in Philippine school shooting, gunman among casualties

    Two students lost their lives in a shooting at a high school in southern Philippines on Tuesday. One of the victims was the gunman himself. Authorities reported that the situation is now stabilized. This incident marks the second school shooting in the country within less than two months.

    The attack happened at a school affiliated with the privately operated Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga City. According to an initial police report, the shooter carried both a pistol and a rifle onto the campus and opened fire inside a classroom filled with students.

    The shooter, a ninth-grade student, took his own life during the incident. The victim was a tenth-grade male student who was one year ahead of him.

    Ernald Andal, the university’s president, confirmed that the active shooting has ceased and there are no additional injuries or fatalities. “Our priority is the safety of all our students, and we sincerely regret these tragic events,” Andal stated.

    This incident follows a shooting in June at a public high school in Tacloban City, where three students were killed, and approximately 20 others were injured when two classmates fired shots during school hours.

    School shootings are exceedingly rare in the Philippines, thanks to strict gun control laws that include background checks and psychological assessments. Nonetheless, illegal firearms still circulate within the country.

    Footage from news channel ANC showed students and parents gathering outside the school gates, with armed police and military personnel present. Crime scene investigators were also seen arriving at the campus.

    The school is a five-story building situated on an 8-hectare (roughly 20-acre) site and includes grades from elementary through junior high, according to its website.

    This event comes less than ten days after a student carried out a shooting spree at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, gaining widespread media attention.

  • Canada school shooting linked to 18-year-old with mental health history

    Canada school shooting linked to 18-year-old with mental health history

    A road remains closed following one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent Canadian history, resulting in multiple fatalities in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 11, 2026.

    – Nine individuals lost their lives in a remote community in British Columbia.
    – Police report the suspect murdered family members prior to the school attack.
    – The Prime Minister has ordered flags to fly at half-staff nationwide.

    Canadian authorities have identified the shooter responsible for a devastating school shooting as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, a young woman with a history of mental health struggles. The incident, which occurred in Tumbler Ridge—a secluded town in British Columbia—claims nine lives before the gunman took her own life. Initially, ten deaths were reported, but the number was later revised to nine.

    Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald of the RCMP explained that police had been called to the suspect’s family home multiple times over previous years due to mental health concerns. Van Rootselaar, who was assigned male at birth but began identifying as female six years ago, first killed her mother, aged 39, and her 11-year-old stepbrother at their residence.

    She then proceeded to the local school, where she shot and injured a 39-year-old female teacher, three female students aged 12, and two male students aged 12 and 13.

    Authorities emphasize that the investigation points to a single perpetrator, and it remains too early to speculate on her motives.

    Earlier, Prime Minister Mark Carney, visibly emotional, assured the nation that Canadians would get through this tragic event. Having postponed a European trip, he ordered all government flags to be lowered to half-mast for a week.

    “We will get through this and learn from it,” Carney stated, nearly tearful, speaking to reporters. “Now is a time for us to unite—support each other, mourn together, and grow stronger together.”

    World leaders extended sympathies, with King Charles expressing his profound shock and sorrow over the losses.

    This shooting ranks among the deadliest in Canadian history. Although Canada has stricter gun control measures than the U.S., law-abiding citizens can still own firearms with proper licensing. Past incidents include the 2020 Nova Scotia rampage, where a man disguised as police killed 22 people during a 13-hour spree before being shot by police. Canada’s worst school shooting occurred in December 1989 at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, where a gunman murdered 14 female students and wounded 13 others before committing suicide.

    Local legislator Larry Neufeld described the devastation: “There are no words strong enough to express what this community has endured. It will take significant effort and courage to rebuild from this horror,” he told CBC News.

  • Australia to launch gun buyback after Bondi tragedy, surfers pay tribute

    Australia to launch gun buyback after Bondi tragedy, surfers pay tribute

    The community gathered at Bondi Beach to hold a vigil and paddle-out in memory of the 15 victims. Meanwhile, police detained seven men in separate incidents, and officials indicated the shooting may have been inspired by Daesh.

    In the wake of the attack, Australia plans to implement a nationwide gun buyback program, similar to the one introduced after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, which resulted in some of the strictest firearm laws globally. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need to remove more guns from Australian streets, citing the recent violence where two gunmen opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations, killing 15 and injuring many others. The gunman, a 50-year-old with a license and six registered weapons, was killed at the scene. It’s estimated that around four million firearms are currently in circulation across the country. The government intends to target surplus, newly prohibited, and illegal firearms, sharing costs with state authorities.

    Australia had previously carried out a gun buyback, seizing approximately 640,000 prohibited firearms with a compensation payout of about A$304 million ($201 million). Neighboring New Zealand also enacted comprehensive gun reforms, including buyback schemes, following the Christchurch terror attack in 2019.

    Prime Minister Albanese responded to rising antisemitism with measures to strengthen hate crime legislation. The government condemned antisemitic acts over the past two years, expelled the Iranian ambassador amid accusations of Tehran’s involvement in arson attacks, and indicated future efforts to bolster hate laws.

    Authorities have suggested that Thursday’s police actions, which intercepted two vehicles and detained seven men in Sydney’s southwest, were connected by potential ideological similarities rather than confirmed links to Bondi’s shooters. The police continue to monitor these individuals while assessing the threats they may pose.

    Daesh has praised the Bondi shooting as a “source of pride” on their Telegram channel, without explicitly claiming responsibility. Additional security has been deployed around Sydney’s Lakemba mosque, one of the largest in Australia, ahead of Friday prayers.

    In solidarity, Australia’s Jewish community held prayers at Bondi Beach, and hundreds of swimmers and surfers formed a large circle in the water to honor the victims. Community leaders described the support as deeply moving amidst intensified fears of a rise in antisemitic incidents. Rabbi Yosef Eichenblatt from Sydney’s Central Synagogue expressed that the outpouring of love and support has been incredibly comforting and therapeutic amid the ongoing challenges faced by the community.

  • US President to Honor Charlie Kirk at Memorial Service

    US President to Honor Charlie Kirk at Memorial Service

    A tribute event is scheduled for Sunday at a stadium in Arizona, where President Donald Trump and top officials will honor Charlie Kirk, who was recently shot and killed. Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, was shot in the neck on September 10 while speaking at a university in Utah as part of his well-known debate series. Authorities apprehended a suspect after a 33-hour search, and prosecutors are pushing for the death penalty.

    Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA—a youth organization advocating for right-wing policies—became a prominent figure in US politics. His death has intensified existing political tensions, with authorities revealing that the gunman, aged 22, attributed his actions to hatred fueled by Kirk’s outspoken criticism of transgender individuals, Muslims, and others.

    Kirk harnessed his extensive social media following, podcasts, and university appearances to support Trump’s campaign among young voters, promoting a nationalist, Christian-centered political view. Even before the suspect’s identity was confirmed, Trump called Kirk “a martyr for truth and freedom” and blamed rhetoric from the “radical left” for the violence. Trump has also credited Kirk with helping him secure re-election last year.

    In Phoenix, near Turning Point USA headquarters, hundreds gathered Saturday to pay tribute, laying flowers, American flags, and balloons in red, white, and blue. The memorial was adorned with photos of Kirk and banners that read “Faith, Family, Freedom.”

    Several high-profile figures, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, are expected to speak at the event. Other speakers include Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, and Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who is now leading Turning Point USA. The ceremony will take place at the 63,000-seat State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

    Following the shooting, the White House announced plans to intensify efforts against what it describes as “domestic terrorism” from the political left. Trump also announced plans to designate groups like “Antifa” as a major terrorist organization, a move he had discussed previously.

    Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel was temporarily pulled from the air Wednesday night after the government threatened to revoke his broadcasting license due to comments about Kirk’s death. Critics warn that these actions could threaten free speech and suppress dissent, especially as the Biden administration continues its social justice and immigration policies, stirring widespread concern over rights abuses.

    Amnesty International voiced alarm, warning that efforts to silence opposing voices are becoming normalized in the US. Meanwhile, some on the right argue that left-wing groups are experiencing the consequences of their own censorship tactics, with Patti Peteque, one of the memorial attendees, stating, “The left is just getting a taste of their own medicine. Who stood up when we felt censored, when we felt canceled?”

  • Gunfire at Bangkok Market Leaves Six Dead

    Gunfire at Bangkok Market Leaves Six Dead

    Six individuals lost their lives when an attacker opened fire at a marketplace in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, according to authorities. The gunman, among the deceased, ended his own life, confirmed Charin Gopatta, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Authorities stated they are still working to identify the shooter and determine what drove the incident. The five victims targeted by the gunman were security personnel working at the market.

    Fortunately, no tourists were harmed in the attack, according to Sanong Saengmani, a police official in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district, where the market primarily sells agricultural products. Tourism is vital to Thailand’s economy— Southeast Asia’s second-largest— and occurrences like this risk dampening investor and visitor confidence amid sluggish economic growth.

    Video footage released by police shows the suspect, wearing a white cap and carrying a backpack, walking through the market’s parking lot. Gun-related violence and firearm possession are not unusual in Thailand. Just last October, a 14-year-old armed with a modified handgun killed two individuals and wounded five at a luxury shopping mall in downtown Bangkok.

    Previously, in 2022, a former police officer carried out a deadly attack at an eastern Thailand nursery, resulting in 36 deaths, including 22 children.

  • Shooting at Florida University Claims One Life, Six Wounded

    Shooting at Florida University Claims One Life, Six Wounded

    An illustration showing a person discharging a firearm. — Reuters/File

    On Thursday, a tragic shooting at Florida State University resulted in at least one fatality and left six others injured. Authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect, as stated by various media outlets.

    According to ABC News, which referenced multiple unnamed sources from law enforcement, one individual has died from the incident.

    The gunfire erupted around noon at the Student Union building within the university’s campus located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida. In response, students and faculty were instructed to remain in their locations as police began their investigation. The university’s main campus serves over 42,000 students.

    Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare reported that it received six individuals for treatment—one critically injured and the others in serious condition.

    Law enforcement officials informed CNN that a suspect was taken into custody shortly after the shooting occurred. Additionally, three firearms were discovered at the scene: one on the suspect, one in a nearby vehicle, and a shotgun located inside the student union.

    At the time of this report, law enforcement agencies were unable to be reached for further details or confirmation of the incident.

    FBI Director Kash Patel shared on X (formerly Twitter) that he had been briefed about the Florida State shooting, mentioning that a team from the FBI’s Jacksonville office was providing assistance. “We will offer our full support to local law enforcement as required,” he stated.

    This incident marks yet another instance of gun violence affecting an educational institution in the United States. In 2014, a Florida State University alumnus opened fire at the school’s library, injuring two students and a staff member while many were studying for exams.

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