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Two injured in knife assault near Laval park
A teenager and a young adult were hospitalized following a knife assault near Berthiaume-du-Tremblay Park in Laval on Monday afternoon.
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Missing 85-Year-Old Found Alive in Crashed Car in Victoria’s High Country
Jacobus Bakkum, 85, was rescued from his crashed vehicle in Mitta Mitta after being reported missing in Victoria’s High Country since Sunday.
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Safety Concerns Raised After 5-Year-Old Dies in London High-Rise
A 5-year-old boy has died after falling from a 15th-floor apartment window in London, prompting urgent questions regarding housing safety standards.
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Calgary Braces for Fall Water Restrictions Amid Critical Infrastructure Upgrades
Calgary and Airdrie residents face upcoming water restrictions this fall as crews complete critical repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
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Sydney Shark Attack Survivor Leah Stewart Shares Harrowing Recovery Journey
Leah Stewart, a Sydney mother who lost an arm in a June shark attack, has spoken publicly for the first time about her survival and ongoing recovery.
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Vietnam’s Gen Z Turns to Social Media to Demand Accountability in Fatal Crash
A fatal car crash involving a former Vietnamese politician has sparked a rare wave of online activism among Gen Z, challenging official narratives on accountability.
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Tallahassee Students Displaced as ‘Perla’ Housing Complex Faces Construction Delays
Hundreds of Tallahassee students are staying in hotels after the Perla apartment complex delayed move-in dates from August 21 to August 28.
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Florida Storms Highlight Hidden Lightning Hazards Inside the Home
Recent lightning strikes in Florida have caused apartment fires and indoor injuries, prompting urgent safety warnings regarding electrical device usage during storms.
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Police Reprimand Father After Abandoning 7-Year-Old Son on Mount Fuji
A 48-year-old man was reprimanded by Japanese police after leaving his 7-year-old son unattended on Mount Fuji for eight hours to continue his hike to the summit.
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Bristol Homeless Outreach Center ‘Brian’s Angels’ to Close After 11 Years
Brian’s Angels, a long-standing Bristol homeless outreach non-profit, will close its community center on August 30 following a lease dispute with its host church.
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Gardaí launch investigation into death of Brazilian woman in Limerick
Gardaí have launched a full-scale investigation following the discovery of a Brazilian woman’s body at an apartment block in Limerick city on Friday morning.
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Two injured, suspect in custody following attack at Edmonton Sikh temple
Two priests were injured during an early morning stabbing at the Nanaksar Sikh Temple in Edmonton, prompting calls for increased security at religious sites.
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Australian Parliament Passes Sweeping NDIS Reforms as Families Warn of Severe Financial and Health Risks
The Australian Parliament has passed a major bill to curb NDIS spending, sparking widespread anxiety as families face funding caps and eligibility cuts.
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Father of AFL Player Caught in Viral Video Debt Dispute
Matthew Bruhn, father of Geelong Cats player Tanner Bruhn, has denied being threatened by a motorcycle gang following the emergence of a viral video.
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Melania Trump Expands Foster Care Initiative with $2 Million IndyCar-Fox Partnership
First Lady Melania Trump announced a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox to expand college scholarships for foster youth at Indiana and Purdue universities.
