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How Bengal Police rescued kidnapped girl, 7, in less than 5 hours

A seven-year-old girl, who was kidnapped for ransom from outside her home in West Bengal's Malda district, was rescued by police after an operation of four-and-a-half hours. The girl's father also received a call from the kidnappers, threatening harm should the police be informed. Upon receiving a complaint from the girl's father, who is a business person in the city, …

Bihar Girl

1 day, 8 hours ago

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

Associated Press

ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in …

Nigeria

1 day, 18 hours ago

Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official

Al Jazeera

At least 38 killed and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River. At least 38 people have died and more than 100 others remain missing after a ferry carrying passengers travelling for Christmas capsized on a river in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to officials and witnesses. According …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Greek authorities say boat capsizing victims and survivors were from Afghanistan. 2 Turks arrested

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s coast guard said Saturday it was searching for survivors or victims of a speedboat capsizing a day earlier involving migrants off the eastern Greek island of Rhodes. A total of 18 migrants — 12 men, three women and three minors — all Afghan nationals, were rescued, the coast guard said Saturday. Seven migrants were killed and …

Greece Involving Migrants

1 day, 22 hours ago

Police constable dies after accidental fall from second floor

The Hindu

A 30-year-old police constable died after accidentally falling from the second floor of an apartment under the influence of alcohol in K.K. His brother called police for assistance over the phone and as the patrolling team reached the spot. While police team rescued his brother, Selvakumar opened the rear door of his room and attempted to climb down a tree …

His Brother Second Floor Team Rescued

2 days, 5 hours ago

Tiruchi Corporation intensifies drive to round up cattle that roam national highways

The Hindu

Following frequent accidents caused by cattle roaming the national highways, the Tiruchi City Corporation has intensified its efforts to impound the animals. On Friday, a severely injured calf was rescued by the Corporation workers on the Tiruchi-Chennai National Highway near Senthaneerpuram and was treated at the animal clinic. To avert such accidents, the civic body has stepped up efforts to …

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2 days, 6 hours ago

Vantara presents Vantarian Rescue Rangers

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Vantara, the renowned wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisation founded by philanthropist Anant Ambani, has unveiled its latest initiative, Vantarian Rescue Rangers, at the Hamleys Wonderland Carnival in Mumbai. Participants embark on an interactive journey simulating the challenges of wildlife rescue, including freeing entangled birds, feeding rescued animals, and learning to protect habitats. Children completing the activities will receive a …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Italian court clears Vice Premier Salvini of illegally detaining migrants on a rescue ship in 2019

Associated Press

ROME — A court in Sicily Friday found Italian Vice Premier Matteo Salvini not guilty of illegally detaining 100 migrants aboard a humanitarian rescue ship in 2019, when he was interior minister. The court in the city of Palermo dropped all the charges against Salvini in relation an incident in 2019, when he refused to allow the migrants to leave …

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ movie review: This lion saga mainly purrs along

The Hindu

Though this photo-realistically animated sequel/prequel to the 2019 remake of 1994’s beloved The Lion King is called Mufasa: The Lion King, it is also the story of Scar, the antagonist, who covets the throne. When Kiara says she is afraid of the storm, and after Pumbaa and Timon give her a version of Simba’s victory over his uncle Scar — …

King Simba Lion Kiara Mufasa Scar Obasi

3 days, 7 hours ago

Italy's Salvini defiant as verdict due in migrant trial

Raw Story

by Ljubomir MILASIN with Alice RITCHIE in Rome Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was defiant Friday as he arrived for the verdict in his long-running trial for blocking a migrant rescue ship at sea, for which he risks six years in jail. - Resist the pressure - Meloni, whose hard-right government has also targeted charity rescue ships in its …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

8 dead, 18 rescued as speedboat carrying migrants capsizes near Greek island of Rhodes

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greeece — A speedboat carrying migrants capsized Friday morning off the eastern Greek island of Rhodes, leaving eight dead, Greek authorities said. The coast guard said the incident occurred while the speedboat was carrying out “dangerous maneuvers” to try and evade a patrol vessel, causing migrants to fall into the sea. AP AUDIO: 8 dead, 18 rescued as speedboat …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

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China Daily

INDIA 13 dead as naval vessel hits boat At least 13 people died when an Indian naval boat collided with a passenger ferry with more than 100 passengers which then capsized off the coast of financial capital Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said. NIGERIA 30 children killed in carnival stampede At least 30 children were killed and dozens of others injured …

3 days, 18 hours ago

A ‘miracle’: Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing

Al Jazeera

A harrowing journey costing $7,000 and the lives of many of his compatriots was ‘not worth the risk’, Hassan Ali says. ‘Never, ever take this route.’ Islamabad, Pakistan – When Hassan Ali fell into the icy waters of the Mediterranean Sea, he thought of his two children – of their smiles, their hugs and his hopes for their future. “I’d …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean

Al Jazeera

The 102 refugees, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka’s eastern port of Trincomalee. More than 100 Rohingya refugees from war-torn Myanmar have been rescued while adrift on a fishing trawler off the Indian Ocean island nation by Sri Lanka’s navy, bringing them safely to port. The 102 people, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka’s eastern port …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Piano rescued from Tarwekamp explosion wreckage

NL Times

A grand piano was retrieved intact from the ruins of an apartment building on Tarwekamp, which was devastated by a powerful explosion earlier this month, Omroep West reports. The piano belonged to Albert Brussee, 78, a retired piano teacher who narrowly escaped the blast that destroyed his home and others. “I looked toward the longer part of the building, and …

Piano Brussee

3 days, 18 hours ago

Italian court clears Vice Premier Salvini of illegally detaining migrants on rescue ship

LA Times

A court in Sicily on Friday found Italian Vice Premier Matteo Salvini not guilty of illegally detaining 100 migrants aboard a humanitarian rescue ship in 2019, when he was interior minister. The court in the city of Palermo dropped all the charges against Salvini in relation to an incident in 2019, when he refused to allow the migrants to leave …

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4 days ago

A 20-year-old blind cat is rescued from an icy Massachusetts pond after some quick thinking

Associated Press

Tiki, a 20-year-old blind black-and-white cat, likes to roam about outdoors. I’m in tears, and I’m freaking out.” She called first responders and a local animal control officer in Westford on Monday. Animal control officer Kirsten Hirschler said in a news release that Tiki was shivering, lethargic and in shock. She said that his temperature was so low “it didn’t …

Tiki Massachusetts Pond

4 days, 4 hours ago

20 migrants die in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia

Associated Press

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian authorities recovered the bodies of 20 people who appeared to have drowned after a shipwreck off the country’s Mediterranean coastline, near a popular point of departure for migrants attempting to reach Europe by boat. The country’s National Guard said in a statement on Wednesday that coast guard members dispatched to the sinking ship rescued five people …

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Board Of Inquiry Ordered, Two Still Missing: Navy After 13 Killed In Mumbai Ferry Tragedy

ABP News

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Thursday offered condolences to the grieving families of the thirteen persons who died and wished for a speedy recovery of the injured after a Navy speedboat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast. Two persons from the ferry craft are still reported to be missing even as the search and rescue …

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Mumbai boat accident: Two more missing day after Navy speedboat crashed into ferry, rescue efforts continue

India TV News

The Indian Navy and Coast Guard are continuing search and rescue operations after a ferry accident in Mumbai Harbour claimed 13 lives and left two people, including a man and a boy, still missing. Details of the incident The tragedy occurred when an Indian Navy ship lost control during an engine test and collided with a boat carrying about 110 …

Mumbai Navy Tin

4 days, 16 hours ago

Navy Driver Booked For Speedboat Crash That Killed 13 Off Mumbai Coast

ABP News

The police have registered an FIR against the driver of the Navy speedboat that lost control and crashed into a passenger ferry killing 13 people off the coast of Mumbai. The FIR against the driver has been registered by Colaba police under relevant sections of the new criminal code BNS based on the complaint of a survivor Natharam Chaudhary from …

Mumbai Navy Boat Fir Pti Passenger

4 days, 18 hours ago

Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar

Al Jazeera

In one of the largest repatriation operations of its kind, almost 1,000 trafficked lemurs and tortoises were successfully returned from Thailand to Madagascar. This routine is repeated three times over two weeks, preparing a total of 16 ring-tailed lemurs, 31 brown lemurs, 155 radiated tortoises, and 758 spider tortoises – all ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered on the International …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Shipwreck off Tunisia's coast claims 20 migrant workers' lives, 5 rescued

India TV News

In Tunisia, a shipwreck off the coast country's Mediterranean coastline has claimed the lives of at least 20 migrants. The coast guard members who were dispatched to the sinking boat have recovered the bodies of 20 people and rescued 5 people, Tunisia's National Guard said in a statement on Wednesday. Tunisia's efforts to prevent deaths at sea Notably, in its …

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‘Never witnessed anything so horrific and tragic’: First responders recount moments from Mumbai boat accident

India TV News

The Mumbai boat tragedy left 13 dead while 99 others were rescued in the ferry accident on Wednesday. People were screaming for help and some were crying,” Arif Bamane, a driver of the Mumbai Port Trust pilot boat Poorva said. ‘Most horrific and tragic’ Bamane said the four of them aboard the pilot boat did their best to save the …

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How Bengal Police rescued kidnapped girl, 7, in less than 5 hours

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official

Greek authorities say boat capsizing victims and survivors were from Afghanistan. 2 Turks arrested

Police constable dies after accidental fall from second floor

Tiruchi Corporation intensifies drive to round up cattle that roam national highways

Vantara presents Vantarian Rescue Rangers

Italian court clears Vice Premier Salvini of illegally detaining migrants on a rescue ship in 2019

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ movie review: This lion saga mainly purrs along

Italy's Salvini defiant as verdict due in migrant trial

8 dead, 18 rescued as speedboat carrying migrants capsizes near Greek island of Rhodes

Chinadaily.com.cn

A ‘miracle’: Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing

Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean

Piano rescued from Tarwekamp explosion wreckage

Italian court clears Vice Premier Salvini of illegally detaining migrants on rescue ship

A 20-year-old blind cat is rescued from an icy Massachusetts pond after some quick thinking

20 migrants die in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia

Board Of Inquiry Ordered, Two Still Missing: Navy After 13 Killed In Mumbai Ferry Tragedy

Mumbai boat accident: Two more missing day after Navy speedboat crashed into ferry, rescue efforts continue

Navy Driver Booked For Speedboat Crash That Killed 13 Off Mumbai Coast

Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar

Shipwreck off Tunisia's coast claims 20 migrant workers' lives, 5 rescued

‘Never witnessed anything so horrific and tragic’: First responders recount moments from Mumbai boat accident