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A 68-year-old American tourist, Colleen Monfore from South Dakota, lost her life after being swept away by strong currents during a diving trip in Indonesia. Her remains were later found inside a shark, caught by a fisherman in East Timor on Sunday (Oct 07), following her disappearance on 26 September.

A 68-year-old American tourist, Colleen Monfore from South Dakota, lost her life after being swept away by strong currents during a diving trip in Indonesia. Her remains were later found inside a shark, caught by a fisherman in East Timor on Sunday (Oct 07), following her disappearance on 26 September. Monfore had been diving with a group of six friends near Pulau Reong island when she was pulled away by powerful currents. Despite efforts from the boat's guide, she could not be rescued in time. Also read: Largest evacuation drive ordered in Florida as Hurricane Milton nears The fisherman who caught the shark said, “The shark was caught but it was not in normal health. I thought it had swallowed plastic or a fishing net. It was cut open to find the problem, and inside there were the remains of a woman.” Local authorities confirmed that the remains were dressed in a black wetsuit. Muhammad Saleh Goro, head of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Management of the Alor Island Marine Park, stated, “We are now investigating the case further to confirm if they are the remains of anyone reported missing in Indonesia.” Also read: British doctor poisons mother’s partner faking it as COVID booster in twisted inheritance plot “From the diving suit worn by the victim, it is suspected that they were a diver. The results of the investigation will be published soon after more complete information is available. The anecdotal reports from Timor Leste are that the victim in the shark was foreign female,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Israeli army said Monday it would expand its operations against Hezbollah to Lebanon's coast south of the Al-Awali river, and warned people to stay away from the shore in the area.

The army "will soon operate in the maritime area against Hezbollah's terrorist activities" south of the Al-Awali river, army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a statement published in Arabic on social media.

“For your safety, refrain from being at the sea or on the beach from now until further notice. Being on the beach, and boat movements in the area of ​​the Awali River line to the south, poses a threat to your life,” Adraee added.

<h2>Missile fired from Yemen</h2>

Earlier in the day, Israel's military said air defences intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on&nbsp;the anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

"A surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen," where Iran-backed rebels have previously launched missiles towards Israel, the military said in a statement, with warning sirens audible in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks against Israel.

The Huthis fired at "two military targets of the Israeli enemy" in the Tel Aviv area with two missiles, its military spokesman Yahya Saree said, adding drones were also launched at several Israel targets.

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The Israeli army said Monday it would expand its operations against Hezbollah to Lebanon's coast south of the Al-Awali river, and warned people to stay away from the shore in the area.

The Israeli army said Monday it would expand its operations against Hezbollah to Lebanon's coast south of the Al-Awali river, and warned people to stay away from the shore in the area. The army "will soon operate in the maritime area against Hezbollah's terrorist activities" south of the Al-Awali river, army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a statement published in Arabic on social media. “For your safety, refrain from being at the sea or on the beach from now until further notice. Being on the beach, and boat movements in the area of the Awali River line to the south, poses a threat to your life,” Adraee added. Missile fired from Yemen Earlier in the day, Israel's military said air defences intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. "A surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen," where Iran-backed rebels have previously launched missiles towards Israel, the military said in a statement, with warning sirens audible in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks against Israel. The Huthis fired at "two military targets of the Israeli enemy" in the Tel Aviv area with two missiles, its military spokesman Yahya Saree said, adding drones were also launched at several Israel targets. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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A school bus carrying more than 60 passengers&nbsp;crashed in Carrowdore, near Newtownards, Northern Ireland on Monday (Oct 7). The&nbsp;Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it was dealing with a "major incident" as the rescue operation was underway.&nbsp;

According to local reports, the bus was transporting the kids from Strangford College to Newtownards around 3:45 pm local time when the accident took place.&nbsp;

A BBC report added that&nbsp;over 50 had sustained minor injuries while eight were being treated for more significant injuries as the double-decker bus crashed.&nbsp;

NIAS said five fire appliances and the specialist rescue team were&nbsp;currently at the scene. The children were reportedly pulled out through windows of the vehicle that had tipped over into a nearby field.

“It’s every parent's worst nightmare.&nbsp;A child’s journey to and from school always causes worry, and this is just horrendous," local councillor Robert Adair said.&nbsp;

"I am asking everyone to pray at the current time while emergency services deal with this clearly very serious situation," Adair added, informing that he had spoken to a number of parents and the police.&nbsp;

Peter Wray, an Ulster Unionist party councillor, said the incident did not involve any other vehicle.&nbsp;

“I think there was also some buses that were potentially behind, so some pupils will have seen this. As well as the people directly [affected], it could also cause some stress for other pupils or other people who have seen this incident and have been distressed by it," said Wray.&nbsp;

In a public message,&nbsp;NIAS urged the citizens to only call it in case of emergencies as the resources had been directed to the crash site.&nbsp;

"NIAS is currently dealing with a major incident at Carrowdore involving a bus with up to 70 passengers. NIAS has dispatched multiple resources to the scene. Please only call 999 if your situation is life-threatening while we deal with this incident," it said on Facebook.&nbsp;

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Earlier this month, 20&nbsp;children and three teachers in Thailand&nbsp;lost their lives after a school bus they were travelling in for a field trip caught fire.&nbsp;

The school bus was carrying students from Uthai Thani province when a tyre burst on a highway in a northern Bangkok suburb, sending the vehicle crashing into a barrier.

Investigators found that the bus had five illegally fitted gas cylinders&nbsp;in front of the bus, which may have caused the fire.&nbsp;

Prime Minister&nbsp;Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed sorrow over the incident and said the government would&nbsp;take care of the medical expenses and provide compensation to the families of the deceased.

(With inputs from agencies)

A school bus carrying more than 60 passengers crashed in Carrowdore, near Newtownards, Northern Ireland on Monday (Oct 7). The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it was dealing with a "major incident" as the rescue operation was underway.

A school bus carrying more than 60 passengers crashed in Carrowdore, near Newtownards, Northern Ireland on Monday (Oct 7). The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it was dealing with a "major incident" as the rescue operation was underway. According to local reports, the bus was transporting the kids from Strangford College to Newtownards around 3:45 pm local time when the accident took place. A BBC report added that over 50 had sustained minor injuries while eight were being treated for more significant injuries as the double-decker bus crashed. NIAS said five fire appliances and the specialist rescue team were currently at the scene. The children were reportedly pulled out through windows of the vehicle that had tipped over into a nearby field. “It’s every parent's worst nightmare. A child’s journey to and from school always causes worry, and this is just horrendous," local councillor Robert Adair said. "I am asking everyone to pray at the current time while emergency services deal with this clearly very serious situation," Adair added, informing that he had spoken to a number of parents and the police. Peter Wray, an Ulster Unionist party councillor, said the incident did not involve any other vehicle. “I think there was also some buses that were potentially behind, so some pupils will have seen this. As well as the people directly [affected], it could also cause some stress for other pupils or other people who have seen this incident and have been distressed by it," said Wray. In a public message, NIAS urged the citizens to only call it in case of emergencies as the resources had been directed to the crash site. "NIAS is currently dealing with a major incident at Carrowdore involving a bus with up to 70 passengers. NIAS has dispatched multiple resources to the scene. Please only call 999 if your situation is life-threatening while we deal with this incident," it said on Facebook. Watch | Thailand Bus Fire: School Bus With 44 Students Catches Fire, 23 Dead × Thailand bus accident Earlier this month, 20 children and three teachers in Thailand lost their lives after a school bus they were travelling in for a field trip caught fire. The school bus was carrying students from Uthai Thani province when a tyre burst on a highway in a northern Bangkok suburb, sending the vehicle crashing into a barrier. Investigators found that the bus had five illegally fitted gas cylinders in front of the bus, which may have caused the fire. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed sorrow over the incident and said the government would take care of the medical expenses and provide compensation to the families of the deceased. (With inputs from agencies)

Northern Ireland: Double-decker school bus carrying over 60 students crashes

A British doctor on Monday (Oct 7) confessed to attempting to kill his mother’s longtime partner to secure an inheritance. The doctor, Thomas Kwan, injected Patrick O'Hara with poison under the guise of administering a COVID-19 vaccine booster.

A British doctor on Monday (Oct 7) confessed to attempting to kill his mother’s longtime partner to secure an inheritance. The doctor, Thomas Kwan, injected Patrick O'Hara with poison under the guise of administering a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Doctor posed as nurse to administer poison disguised as COVID booster Kwan posed as a community nurse and injected the 72-year-old O'Hara with a toxic substance, likely a pesticide, causing a severe and dangerous condition known as "flesh-eating disease," according to BBC report. Initially, 53-year-old Kwan had denied the attempted murder charges but later changed his plea to guilty as prosecutors presented their evidence at Newcastle Crown Court in northeast England. Doctor used fake businesses and disguises to execute the perfect plan The court heard that over several months, Kwan devised a plan to get access to O'Hara, using fake businesses, forged documents, and disguises to carry out his scheme. Prosecutor Peter Makepeace KC revealed that Kwan had an extensive knowledge of poisons and had researched how to commit murder undetected. Last November, Kwan wrote to O'Hara, claiming the elderly man was a priority for a home-visit COVID booster shot due to his age. Also read: Canadian widow finds out about husband's infidelity after his death, eats his ashes Makepeace told jurors: “As, I suspect, would any of us, Mr O’Hara fell for it hook, line and sinker; he had not the slightest suspicion that this was anything other than a genuine NHS community care initiative which he warmly welcomed and was grateful for.” Kwan arrived at his mother’s home in a long coat, flat cap, gloves, a medical mask, and tinted glasses. He spent 45 minutes examining O’Hara, even checking his mother’s blood pressure at her request. Kwan informed O'Hara that he needed a COVID booster shot, even though he had received one only three months prior. When Kwan administered the injection, O'Hara, who had been his mother’s partner for over 20 years, cried out in pain. Kwan then hurriedly packed up his equipment and left, reassuring O'Hara that a reaction like this was not unusual. Additionally, Kwan had installed spyware on his mother's computer, allowing him to track their online activity and secretly photograph them, as reported by the BBC. Also read: Bizarre! R-rated movie plays on Japan-bound flight for all passengers with no option to turn it off Victim underwent life-saving surgery after contracting necrotizing fasciitis The next day, O'Hara, in severe pain and with a blistered arm, sought medical help at a hospital, where he was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis. Doctors had to remove part of his arm to stop the infection from spreading, and he spent several weeks in intensive care. Police investigation found toxic chemicals in Kwan's home Surveillance footage eventually led to Kwan’s identification. When police searched his home, they found various toxic chemicals, including arsenic and mercury, along with castor beans, which can be used to make the deadly substance ricin. Detective Chief Inspector Jason Henry said in a statement: "Thomas Kwan's actions were utterly despicable. He used his medical knowledge to deceive the victim, pretending it was a legitimate appointment before administering a poison that caused immense pain and suffering." (With inputs from agencies)

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On Monday (Oct 7), Israel marked the first anniversary of the Gaza war. The war in Gaza was triggered when Palestinian Hamas militants attacked southern Israel (on October 7 last year), killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 as hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

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Citizens in the US state of Florida were warned to evacuate to safer locations due to the impending, life-threatening Hurricane Milton. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Milton was upgraded&nbsp;into a Category 5 storm in just over an hour on Monday (Oct 7) as the largest evacuation drive in nearly a decade&nbsp;was pushed by the state, according to a NY Post report.&nbsp;

Kevin Guthrie, director of Florida’s emergency management division, said residents needed to be prepared for the “largest evacuation that we have seen most likely since 2017 Hurricane Irma,” when seven million Floridians were ordered to evacuate.

Authorities urged more than 15 million Floridians to&nbsp;leave their homes in the evacuation zone and write their names and personal information on their arms in permanent marker so that their bodies can be identified in the worst-case scenario.&nbsp;

Milton had maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 kph) over the southern Gulf of Mexico. It&nbsp;could make landfall Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area, and could remain a hurricane as it moves across central Florida toward the Atlantic Ocean.

“It’s not uncommon to get a hurricane threat in October along the west coast of Florida, but forming all the way in the southwest Gulf and then striking Florida is a little bit more unusual,” said&nbsp;Daniel Brown, a hurricane specialist at NHC.&nbsp;

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<h2>'Destruction could be compounded'</h2>

Hurricane Milton comes in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene which killed at least 230 people during its sojourn to the&nbsp;Appalachian Mountains through northern Florida.&nbsp;

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned of a potentially higher storm surge and more power outages from Milton compared to Helene, and said destruction from Helene could be compounded.

"There are some areas with a lot of debris that is there, so if you get hit with a major hurricane, what's going to happen to that debris? It's going to increase the damage dramatically," DeSantis said.

"This is all hands on deck to get that debris where it needs to be."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/milton-strengthens-into-hurricane-florida-braces-for-impact-765047">Also read |&nbsp;Milton strengthens into hurricane, Florida braces for impact</a>

The Tampa Bay area is still recovering from the extensive damage cause by Helene. At least 12 people had perished in the area with a string of&nbsp;barrier islands that stretch from St. Petersburg to Clearwater facing the most destruction.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Citizens in the US state of Florida were warned to evacuate to safer locations due to the impending, life-threatening Hurricane Milton. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Milton was upgraded into a Category 5 storm in just over an hour on Monday (Oct 7) as the largest evacuation drive in nearly a decade was pushed by the state, according to a NY Post report.

Citizens in the US state of Florida were warned to evacuate to safer locations due to the impending, life-threatening Hurricane Milton. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Milton was upgraded into a Category 5 storm in just over an hour on Monday (Oct 7) as the largest evacuation drive in nearly a decade was pushed by the state, according to a NY Post report. Kevin Guthrie, director of Florida’s emergency management division, said residents needed to be prepared for the “largest evacuation that we have seen most likely since 2017 Hurricane Irma,” when seven million Floridians were ordered to evacuate. Authorities urged more than 15 million Floridians to leave their homes in the evacuation zone and write their names and personal information on their arms in permanent marker so that their bodies can be identified in the worst-case scenario. Milton had maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 kph) over the southern Gulf of Mexico. It could make landfall Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area, and could remain a hurricane as it moves across central Florida toward the Atlantic Ocean. “It’s not uncommon to get a hurricane threat in October along the west coast of Florida, but forming all the way in the southwest Gulf and then striking Florida is a little bit more unusual,” said Daniel Brown, a hurricane specialist at NHC. Watch | Tropical Storm Milton Gains Hurricane Status × 'Destruction could be compounded' Hurricane Milton comes in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene which killed at least 230 people during its sojourn to the Appalachian Mountains through northern Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned of a potentially higher storm surge and more power outages from Milton compared to Helene, and said destruction from Helene could be compounded. "There are some areas with a lot of debris that is there, so if you get hit with a major hurricane, what's going to happen to that debris? It's going to increase the damage dramatically," DeSantis said. "This is all hands on deck to get that debris where it needs to be." Also read | Milton strengthens into hurricane, Florida braces for impact The Tampa Bay area is still recovering from the extensive damage cause by Helene. At least 12 people had perished in the area with a string of barrier islands that stretch from St. Petersburg to Clearwater facing the most destruction. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Milton: Largest evacuation in a decade ordered in Florida as Category 5 storm nears

With candles, prayers and music, commemorations for the October 7 attack began in Israel's Tel Aviv on Sunday at a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas onslaught at the Nova music festival.

Picture of those killed appeared on a screen at the entrance to the ceremony, as hundreds gathered to light candles at a makeshift shrine, leave handwritten notes or simply embrace each other.

"Coming to this event one year after this terrible massacre that happened on October 7, it's very touching, it's very breathtaking," said one of the event's organisers Solly Laniado.

"Three days ago, we were not even going to hold the event at all," he said, citing the deluge of rocket warnings and last week's missile attack on Tel Aviv that have left many people on edge and large parts of the usually vibrant city empty.

The anniversary comes with Israel engaged in a fresh war in Lebanon against Hezbollah and preparing to retaliate against Tehran, raising fears of an even wider conflict.&nbsp;

Anticipation is building over how and when Israel will respond to Iran's missile barrage last week, with the uncertainty casting a shadow over the commemoration.

"It's a difficult day," said Omri Sasi, 35, one of the producers of last year's festival who survived the attack.

By his own estimate he lost roughly 50 friends that day, including an uncle, a pregnant cousin and her husband.

<h2>Onslaught of violence</h2>

The two-day festival in the fields around Kibbutz Reim was just beyond the&nbsp;Gaza&nbsp;border in southern Israel and attracted over 3,000 attendees from October 6 and 7.&nbsp;

At least 370 people were killed at the Nova rave in the Negev desert, making it the deadliest location during the October 7 attack.&nbsp;

Footage from the day filmed by Hamas showed the militants gunning down festival goers en masse as they attempted to flee and taking others hostages, with the heavily armed Hamas fighters moving through the area unopposed.&nbsp;

Following the attack, the festival location was left largely untouched with dozens of burnt-out vehicles and abandoned tents, sleeping bags and clothes strewn across the field.&nbsp;

The festival attack was part of an onslaught of violence unleashed by Palestinian Hamas militants that resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people on the Israeli side, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on the latest official Israeli figures.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Some 251 people were captured and taken as hostages to the&nbsp;Gaza&nbsp;Strip, of whom 97 are still held captive in the coastal territory, including 37 the Israeli military says are dead.

During a one-week truce in late November, 105 hostages were released in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;

Hours after the October 7 attack, Israel launched a blistering military offensive on&nbsp;Gaza&nbsp;that has reduced large swaths of the territory to rubble, and displaced nearly all of its 2.4 million residents at least once amid an unrelenting humanitarian crisis.

In&nbsp;Gaza, at least 41,870 people have been killed since the start of the Israel offensive, a majority of them civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory.

The figures have been deemed to be reliable by the United Nations.

But as the anniversary arrives, for many it's just the latest marker in a year tarnished by trauma, loss and ongoing war.&nbsp;

"It's not easy to think a lot about it," said Sasi.&nbsp;

With candles, prayers and music, commemorations for the October 7 attack began in Israel's Tel Aviv on Sunday at a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas onslaught at the Nova music festival.

With candles, prayers and music, commemorations for the October 7 attack began in Israel's Tel Aviv on Sunday at a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas onslaught at the Nova music festival. Picture of those killed appeared on a screen at the entrance to the ceremony, as hundreds gathered to light candles at a makeshift shrine, leave handwritten notes or simply embrace each other. "Coming to this event one year after this terrible massacre that happened on October 7, it's very touching, it's very breathtaking," said one of the event's organisers Solly Laniado. "Three days ago, we were not even going to hold the event at all," he said, citing the deluge of rocket warnings and last week's missile attack on Tel Aviv that have left many people on edge and large parts of the usually vibrant city empty. The anniversary comes with Israel engaged in a fresh war in Lebanon against Hezbollah and preparing to retaliate against Tehran, raising fears of an even wider conflict. Anticipation is building over how and when Israel will respond to Iran's missile barrage last week, with the uncertainty casting a shadow over the commemoration. "It's a difficult day," said Omri Sasi, 35, one of the producers of last year's festival who survived the attack. By his own estimate he lost roughly 50 friends that day, including an uncle, a pregnant cousin and her husband. Onslaught of violence The two-day festival in the fields around Kibbutz Reim was just beyond the Gaza border in southern Israel and attracted over 3,000 attendees from October 6 and 7. At least 370 people were killed at the Nova rave in the Negev desert, making it the deadliest location during the October 7 attack. Footage from the day filmed by Hamas showed the militants gunning down festival goers en masse as they attempted to flee and taking others hostages, with the heavily armed Hamas fighters moving through the area unopposed. Following the attack, the festival location was left largely untouched with dozens of burnt-out vehicles and abandoned tents, sleeping bags and clothes strewn across the field. The festival attack was part of an onslaught of violence unleashed by Palestinian Hamas militants that resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people on the Israeli side, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on the latest official Israeli figures. Some 251 people were captured and taken as hostages to the Gaza Strip, of whom 97 are still held captive in the coastal territory, including 37 the Israeli military says are dead. During a one-week truce in late November, 105 hostages were released in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners. Hours after the October 7 attack, Israel launched a blistering military offensive on Gaza that has reduced large swaths of the territory to rubble, and displaced nearly all of its 2.4 million residents at least once amid an unrelenting humanitarian crisis. In Gaza, at least 41,870 people have been killed since the start of the Israel offensive, a majority of them civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. The figures have been deemed to be reliable by the United Nations. But as the anniversary arrives, for many it's just the latest marker in a year tarnished by trauma, loss and ongoing war. "It's not easy to think a lot about it," said Sasi.

Commemorations for Hamas' Oct 7 attack begin in Israel's Tel Aviv

Chiang Mai, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, experienced its worst flooding in decades over the weekend, leading to widespread damage and evacuations. Two rescued elephants drowned, and many hotels had to move their guests to safer areas.

Chiang Mai, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, experienced its worst flooding in decades over the weekend, leading to widespread damage and evacuations. Two rescued elephants drowned, and many hotels had to move their guests to safer areas. Flooding has affected 20 provinces across Thailand and over 8,600 households are dealing with the aftermath, as reported by Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. In Chiang Mai, flash floods submerged the night market, hotels, and a well-known elephant sanctuary. The Elephant Nature Park had to evacuate more than 100 elephants and several other animals, including buffaloes, pigs, horses, dogs, cats, and rabbits. Rescuers used boats to lead the elephants along a rope-marked path to safety. However, many roads were impassable, and strong water currents along with poor phone signals complicated the rescue mission. Also read: Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun awarded Nobel Prize in medicine for work on micoRNA Unfortunately, two female elephants, Faa Sai and Ploy Thong, did not survive. Saengduean Chailert, the director of the elephant sanctuary, stated that this was the worst flooding the centre had ever faced. “The water rose to three metres and it was so strong that it took out all the big trees. Our cars were swept away. The medical room was destroyed,” she told The Guardian. Ploy Thong, a blind elephant who had been saved from a riding camp in Pattaya in 2018, was separated from her herd and swept away by the floodwaters. A video appeared to show other elephants waiting for her as she struggled to keep up. Faa Sai, rescued in 2007, had a history of aggressive behaviour due to trauma from abusive training methods. Despite efforts to protect her, she approached the river and was also taken by the strong currents. Also read: Bizarre! R-rated movie plays on Japan-bound flight for all passengers with no option to turn it off Northern Thailand, as well as neighbouring countries, has been battling severe floods in recent weeks, with Typhoon Yagi intensifying the already heavy monsoon rains. The Ping River, which runs through Chiang Mai, reached a record 5.3 metres over the weekend, the highest level in half a century, according to the Bangkok Post. The floods also submerged Chiang Mai’s famous night market, and large trucks were used to evacuate tourists from the flooded areas. While the floodwaters have started to recede, many major roads remain closed, and several homes are still cut off. At least three people have lost their lives due to the floods in Chiang Mai, including a 44-year-old man who was electrocuted and a 33-year-old woman who was killed in a mudslide. (With inputs from agencies)

Severe floods claim lives of rescued elephants in popular Thai destination Chiang Mai

At least five people died and 96 others were hospitalized for fatigue and dehydration after an air show at the Marina Beach in India's Chennai City. Watch in for more details!

Chennai Air Show Chaos: 5 People Die , 96 Others Hospitalised Over Fatigue & Dehydration

At least seven people have been killed including two children in a fire that broke out at a multi-story building in India's Mumbai City. Watch in for more details!

India: Three Minors Among 7 Of Family Killed In Fire In Mumbai's Chembur

The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded on Monday (Oct 7) to two US scientists for discovering microRNA, a previously unknown type of genetic switch which is hoped can pave the way for new medical breakthroughs.

The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded on Monday (Oct 7) to two US scientists for discovering microRNA, a previously unknown type of genetic switch which is hoped can pave the way for new medical breakthroughs. But while several treatments and tests are under development using microRNAs against cancer, heart disease, viruses and other illnesses, none have actually yet reached patients. And the world paid little attention when the new Nobel laureates Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun revealed their discovery decades ago, thinking it was just "something weird about worms", Cambridge University geneticist Eric Miska told AFP. Here is an explainer about how exactly these tiny genetic switches work inside our bodies. What is microRNA? Each cell in the human body has the same set of instructions, called DNA. Some turn into brain cells, while others become muscles. So how do the cells know what to become? The relevant part of the DNA's instructions is pointed to via a process called gene regulation. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) normally serves as a messenger. It delivers the instructions from the DNA to proteins, which are the building blocks of life that turn cells into brains -- or muscles. Miska gave the example of the messenger RNA vaccines rolled out against Covid-19 during the pandemic, which insert a message with new instructions to build proteins that block viruses. But the two new Nobel winners Ambros and Ruvkun discovered a whole new type of gene regulator that had previously been overlooked by science. Rather than being the messenger which relays information, microRNA instead acts as a switch to turn other genes off and on. "This was a whole new level of control that we had totally missed," said Miska, who has worked on microRNA for two decades, including with the new Nobel laureates. "The discovery of microRNAs brought an additional level of complexity by revealing that regions that were thought to be non-coding play a role in gene regulation," French researcher Benoit Ballester told AFP. Also read | Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded Nobel Prize in medicine for work on microRNA What did the Nobel winners do? Back in the 1980s, Ambros and Ruvkun had been working separately on how genes interact in one-millimetre-long roundworms called C.elegans. When they compared their work, it led to the discovery of microRNA. Ambros revealed the finding in a 1993 paper. "Nobody really paid much attention," Miska said, explaining that most scientists at the time thought it only applied to worms. Then in 2000, Ruvkun published research showing that microRNA is present right across the animal kingdom, including in humans and even some viruses. "This was not just something weird that worms do, but in fact all animals and plants are totally dependent for development and normal function on them," Miska said. More than a thousand genes that respond to microRNAs are now believed to be in the human body. Watch | Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, has died at 94 How could this help us? There are numerous new treatments and tests using microRNA that are undergoing trials but none have been made widely available. "Though there are no very clear applications available yet in microRNAs, understanding them, knowing that they exist, understanding their counter-regulatory networks, is always the first step," the Karolinska Institute's Gunilla Karlsson Hedestam told journalists in Stockholm. MicroRNAs are particularly promising for fighting cancer because some of these switches "act as a tumour suppressor, so they put a brake on cells dividing inappropriately," Miska said. Others, meanwhile, induce "cells to divide, which can lead to cancer", he added. Because many viruses use microRNAs, several antiviral drugs are at varying stages of development, including for hepatitis C. One complicating factor has been that microRNAs can be unstable. But scientists also hope they can be used as a test called a "biomarker", which could reveal what type of cancer a patient could be suffering from, for example. What next? It also appears probable that microRNAs could be involved in the evolution of our species, Miska said. "It seems very likely that microRNAs have important roles in why the human brain is different from the brains of other primates," Miska said. While human brains are difficult to study, Miska hoped future research will discover more. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Explained: What is microRNA? Discovery awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine

Florida prepared on Sunday for its largest evacuation since 2017 as Hurricane Milton intensified in the Gulf of Mexico on its path toward the U.S. state's western coast, coming on the heels of the devastating Hurricane Helene.

Milton, which strengthened from a tropical storm to hurricane on Sunday, was projected to make landfall on Wednesday as a major hurricane, likely hitting near the heavily populated Tampa Bay area, the US&nbsp;National Hurricane Center said.

The new hurricane was expected to affect areas already hit hard by Helene, which made landfall further north on Sept. 26.

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Kevin Guthrie, director of Florida's emergency management division, urged people to prepare for the "largest evacuation that we have seen most likely since 2017 Hurricane Irma."

"I highly encourage you to evacuate," Guthrie told Floridians in a press conference.

Milton was about 780 miles (1,255 km) west-southwest of Tampa as of 7 p.m. EDT on Sunday (0000 GMT on Monday), packing maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km) and moving to the east toward Florida at 7 mph (11 kph), the National Hurricane Center said.

A hurricane watch was in effect for the northern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

The wind speed made it a Category 1 on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale, though it was likely to be upgraded. The private forecaster AccuWeather expected it would rate a 4 out of 5 on its own scale, capable of widespread catastrophic flooding.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned of a potentially higher storm surge and more power outages from Milton compared to Helene, and said destruction from Helene could be compounded.

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"There are some areas with a lot of debris that is there, so if you get hit with a major hurricane, what's going to happen to that debris? It's going to increase the damage dramatically," DeSantis said. "This is all hands on deck to get that debris where it needs to be."

Pinellas County, which includes the city of St. Petersburg, on Monday was likely to issue mandatory evacuations for more than 500,000 people in the lowest lying areas, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri told a press conference.

He urged people to heed evacuation orders after he said too many ignored them for Helene, resulting in 12 deaths in the county and 1,500 emergency calls that were unable to be answered.

The county already ordered the evacuation of six hospitals, 25 nursing homes and 44 assisted living facilities totaling 6,600 patients, said Cathie Perkins, director of the county's emergency management. School was canceled from Monday to Wednesday.

"We already will be rebuilding for years because of Hurricane Helene, and that will be exacerbated by the impacts of this storm," St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said. "Remember, Hurricane Helene was 100 miles (160 km) away from us, moving in a different direction. This is a powerful Cat 2 or Cat 3 hurricane headed directly for us."

North Carolina, Florida and much of the South are still recovering from the massive destruction caused by Helene, which killed more than 200 people across six states, making it the deadliest named storm to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina killed nearly 1,400 people in 2005.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he ordered another 500 active-duty troops to move into western North Carolina and assist with the Helene response and recovery efforts, increasing the number to 1,500.&nbsp;

They join a massive state and local recovery effort plus 7,000 people from the federal workforce and 6,100 National Guard personnel, the White House said.

The Biden administration has approved $137 million in federal assistance and promised more aid would be forthcoming, as the economic damage is projected to soar into the billions of dollars.

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Florida prepared on Sunday for its largest evacuation since 2017 as Hurricane Milton intensified in the Gulf of Mexico on its path toward the U.S. state's western coast, coming on the heels of the devastating Hurricane Helene.

Florida prepared on Sunday for its largest evacuation since 2017 as Hurricane Milton intensified in the Gulf of Mexico on its path toward the U.S. state's western coast, coming on the heels of the devastating Hurricane Helene. Milton, which strengthened from a tropical storm to hurricane on Sunday, was projected to make landfall on Wednesday as a major hurricane, likely hitting near the heavily populated Tampa Bay area, the US National Hurricane Center said. The new hurricane was expected to affect areas already hit hard by Helene, which made landfall further north on Sept. 26. Also read | In one year of Gaza war, Israel bombed over 40,000 Hamas targets Kevin Guthrie, director of Florida's emergency management division, urged people to prepare for the "largest evacuation that we have seen most likely since 2017 Hurricane Irma." "I highly encourage you to evacuate," Guthrie told Floridians in a press conference. Milton was about 780 miles (1,255 km) west-southwest of Tampa as of 7 p.m. EDT on Sunday (0000 GMT on Monday), packing maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km) and moving to the east toward Florida at 7 mph (11 kph), the National Hurricane Center said. A hurricane watch was in effect for the northern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The wind speed made it a Category 1 on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale, though it was likely to be upgraded. The private forecaster AccuWeather expected it would rate a 4 out of 5 on its own scale, capable of widespread catastrophic flooding. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned of a potentially higher storm surge and more power outages from Milton compared to Helene, and said destruction from Helene could be compounded. Also read | Global markets surge as $8 trillion rally faces key tests "There are some areas with a lot of debris that is there, so if you get hit with a major hurricane, what's going to happen to that debris? It's going to increase the damage dramatically," DeSantis said. "This is all hands on deck to get that debris where it needs to be." Pinellas County, which includes the city of St. Petersburg, on Monday was likely to issue mandatory evacuations for more than 500,000 people in the lowest lying areas, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri told a press conference. He urged people to heed evacuation orders after he said too many ignored them for Helene, resulting in 12 deaths in the county and 1,500 emergency calls that were unable to be answered. The county already ordered the evacuation of six hospitals, 25 nursing homes and 44 assisted living facilities totaling 6,600 patients, said Cathie Perkins, director of the county's emergency management. School was canceled from Monday to Wednesday. "We already will be rebuilding for years because of Hurricane Helene, and that will be exacerbated by the impacts of this storm," St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said. "Remember, Hurricane Helene was 100 miles (160 km) away from us, moving in a different direction. This is a powerful Cat 2 or Cat 3 hurricane headed directly for us." North Carolina, Florida and much of the South are still recovering from the massive destruction caused by Helene, which killed more than 200 people across six states, making it the deadliest named storm to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina killed nearly 1,400 people in 2005. U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he ordered another 500 active-duty troops to move into western North Carolina and assist with the Helene response and recovery efforts, increasing the number to 1,500. They join a massive state and local recovery effort plus 7,000 people from the federal workforce and 6,100 National Guard personnel, the White House said. The Biden administration has approved $137 million in federal assistance and promised more aid would be forthcoming, as the economic damage is projected to soar into the billions of dollars. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Milton strengthens into hurricane, Florida braces for impact

During the scorching hot weather, Dubai has come up with a way to enjoy beaches during the summer. The city has opened its beaches during the nighttime with floodlights and lifeguards with night vision binoculars.

As one of the world’s hottest regions, the temperatures in the city rise too high for the beaches during the day amid climate change. According to an official, the idea has gained popularity since last year, with over a million people visiting the beach at night.

Every year, the metropolitan city of about 3.7 million people&nbsp;witnesses temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius with high humidity during the summer season from June to October. This prevents the locals from having outdoor activities during the day.

<h2>Locals enjoy the night beach</h2>

While the neighbouring region is gripped by the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Dubai locals enjoy nighttime beaches, especially on weekends.

"The temperature drops down in the evening after the sun sets. So, yeah, it's amazing," said Mohammed, 32, from Pakistan, who brought his children to enjoy the night sea without worrying about the burning sun.

"While you're... bathing inside the water, you can see the sand even on your foot and your hands and everything," said Mohammed, who has lived in Dubai for a decade.&nbsp;

The city has over 800 metres of designated beaches that are illuminated with large, bright floodlights, AFP reported. Shark nets have also been installed. The lifeguards, who are positioned 24 hours a day, also use night vision binoculars to keep a watch on the swimmers or kayakers. The authorities are also testing a camera system powered by artificial intelligence that would detect if someone is in distress.

While the locals visit the beach at night to enjoy and relax after work, authorities are using this as an opportunity to promote tourism in the city during summer.

"I believe we are one of the only cities in the world to have such infrastructure on public beaches at night," said Hamad Shaker, an official from the Dubai municipality.

<h2>Tourism amid extreme weather</h2>

Expats in Dubai used to vacate the city during summer to escape the heat, said Manuela Gutberlet, a tourism researcher at the University of Breda in the Netherlands. However, recent years have seen Dubai become "a year-round urban destination" with over 17 million visitors last year. The city has become a desired location for tourists due to attractions like the world’s tallest building, indoor amusement parks, and massive shopping malls.

However, climate change may harm tourism with extreme weather conditions such as torrential rains during April that disrupted life for several days.

Gutberlet highlighted the need to "adapt quickly to new risks" as such weather events can increase the temperature levels and put off some visitors.

Meanwhile, Frenchman Laziz Ahmed, 77, went to the night beach during his first holiday in the city while visiting relatives.

"During the day, I don't go out much," he said, adding that in the evening "I make up for it".

(With inputs from agencies)

During the scorching hot weather, Dubai has come up with a way to enjoy beaches during the summer. The city has opened its beaches during the nighttime with floodlights and lifeguards with night vision binoculars.

During the scorching hot weather, Dubai has come up with a way to enjoy beaches during the summer. The city has opened its beaches during the nighttime with floodlights and lifeguards with night vision binoculars. As one of the world’s hottest regions, the temperatures in the city rise too high for the beaches during the day amid climate change. According to an official, the idea has gained popularity since last year, with over a million people visiting the beach at night. Every year, the metropolitan city of about 3.7 million people witnesses temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius with high humidity during the summer season from June to October. This prevents the locals from having outdoor activities during the day. Locals enjoy the night beach While the neighbouring region is gripped by the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Dubai locals enjoy nighttime beaches, especially on weekends. "The temperature drops down in the evening after the sun sets. So, yeah, it's amazing," said Mohammed, 32, from Pakistan, who brought his children to enjoy the night sea without worrying about the burning sun. "While you're... bathing inside the water, you can see the sand even on your foot and your hands and everything," said Mohammed, who has lived in Dubai for a decade. The city has over 800 metres of designated beaches that are illuminated with large, bright floodlights, AFP reported. Shark nets have also been installed. The lifeguards, who are positioned 24 hours a day, also use night vision binoculars to keep a watch on the swimmers or kayakers. The authorities are also testing a camera system powered by artificial intelligence that would detect if someone is in distress. While the locals visit the beach at night to enjoy and relax after work, authorities are using this as an opportunity to promote tourism in the city during summer. "I believe we are one of the only cities in the world to have such infrastructure on public beaches at night," said Hamad Shaker, an official from the Dubai municipality. Tourism amid extreme weather Expats in Dubai used to vacate the city during summer to escape the heat, said Manuela Gutberlet, a tourism researcher at the University of Breda in the Netherlands. However, recent years have seen Dubai become "a year-round urban destination" with over 17 million visitors last year. The city has become a desired location for tourists due to attractions like the world’s tallest building, indoor amusement parks, and massive shopping malls. However, climate change may harm tourism with extreme weather conditions such as torrential rains during April that disrupted life for several days. Gutberlet highlighted the need to "adapt quickly to new risks" as such weather events can increase the temperature levels and put off some visitors. Meanwhile, Frenchman Laziz Ahmed, 77, went to the night beach during his first holiday in the city while visiting relatives. "During the day, I don't go out much," he said, adding that in the evening "I make up for it". (With inputs from agencies)

Dubai’s floodlit night beaches get popular amid rising heat

A new clinic is being launched in a hospital in Shanghai and it will be treating children who face difficulty in mathematics, in an innovative move.

In this clinic, the children will be provided a holistic treatment which will include administration of medication and a lively discussion on social media.

The Spatial and Mathematical Learning Difficulties Clinic will open at the Shanghai Children’s Medical Centre on October 8, as per the media reports.

<h2>How will this clinic operate and cure math-struggling students?</h2>

As per the introductory materials of the clinic, spatial cognitive ability is to be blamed for the struggle students are facing in tackling mathematics problems, especially geometry.

As per the neuroimaging studies, the students who struggle with geometry have decreased activity in the parietal area of the brain which is related to spatial reasoning.

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The clinic further noted that deficits in imagination and spatial perception can affect the performance of students adversely in subjects like algebra, physics, and chemistry.

The mission of the clinic is to provide support for students who face problems in geometry and spatial problems in mathematics and also those who fail to understand complex topics such as magnetic and electric fields in physics and molecular structures and chemical reactions in chemistry.

The clinic charges a fee of 316 yuan (US$45) per patient and does not have any age restriction.&nbsp;

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Every Tuesday morning, the clinic operates and it is fully booked for the month of October, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

<h2>Teachers react to the innovative clinic</h2>

Speaking about the clinic, senior math teacher Zhang Zeng supported the medical intervention.

“If we can accurately identify the reasons behind students’ weak spatial reasoning through precise medical analysis and make necessary adjustments, it will benefit their studies in mathematics,” Zhang said.

Meanwhile, another math teacher said, “There is a fundamental distinction between a math learning difficulty and an illness. Various factors contribute to poor performance in math, including ineffective methods, lack of interest, and low-quality teaching, but there are no physiological factors involved."

(With inputs from agencies)

A new clinic is being launched in a hospital in Shanghai and it will be treating children who face difficulty in mathematics, in an innovative move. In this clinic, the children will be provided a holistic treatment which will include administration of medication and a lively discussion on social media.

A new clinic is being launched in a hospital in Shanghai and it will be treating children who face difficulty in mathematics, in an innovative move. In this clinic, the children will be provided a holistic treatment which will include administration of medication and a lively discussion on social media. The Spatial and Mathematical Learning Difficulties Clinic will open at the Shanghai Children’s Medical Centre on October 8, as per the media reports. How will this clinic operate and cure math-struggling students? As per the introductory materials of the clinic, spatial cognitive ability is to be blamed for the struggle students are facing in tackling mathematics problems, especially geometry. As per the neuroimaging studies, the students who struggle with geometry have decreased activity in the parietal area of the brain which is related to spatial reasoning. Also Read: Thousands of Indian students line up for waiter jobs amid unemployment crisis in ‘Trudeau’s Canada’ The clinic further noted that deficits in imagination and spatial perception can affect the performance of students adversely in subjects like algebra, physics, and chemistry. The mission of the clinic is to provide support for students who face problems in geometry and spatial problems in mathematics and also those who fail to understand complex topics such as magnetic and electric fields in physics and molecular structures and chemical reactions in chemistry. The clinic charges a fee of 316 yuan (US$45) per patient and does not have any age restriction. Also Read: Virginia teacher fired for refusing to use transgender student's preferred pronouns awarded over $500,000 Every Tuesday morning, the clinic operates and it is fully booked for the month of October, as reported by the South China Morning Post. Teachers react to the innovative clinic Speaking about the clinic, senior math teacher Zhang Zeng supported the medical intervention. “If we can accurately identify the reasons behind students’ weak spatial reasoning through precise medical analysis and make necessary adjustments, it will benefit their studies in mathematics,” Zhang said. Meanwhile, another math teacher said, “There is a fundamental distinction between a math learning difficulty and an illness. Various factors contribute to poor performance in math, including ineffective methods, lack of interest, and low-quality teaching, but there are no physiological factors involved." (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese clinic to provide treatment and medication to math-struggling students

In a gripping memoir, a Canadian widow exposed the dark details of her life and confessed about eating the ashes of her late husband after finding out about his infidelity.&nbsp;

The husband of writer Jessica Waite, Sean, died in 2015 when he was on a work trip to Texas. After his death, the widow found that he had various affairs and also was involved with many high-priced escorts.&nbsp;

In the book, “A Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards”, Waite recalled that she checked her porn-addicted husband’s iPad to find the number for the Houston hospital where his body was kept and found his unbelievable browsing history.

Waite stated that she began typing Houston in the browser and suggestions like “Houston escorts" started appearing.&nbsp;

Then she also discovered searches for specific escorts along with their locations and prices.

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But this was just the start. It took months for the woman to find out everything about her deceased husband's secret life.&nbsp;

She found that he met escorts regularly and cheated on her several times with various women.

She also found that her husband lied about having work late at night and was actually busy downloading various pornographic videos on his personal computer which he had organised and categorised in various desktop folders.

The woman further found that her husband was also renting an apartment in Colorado to have sex with escorts and other women.

<h2>What did the woman do after finding out about her husband's secret life?</h2>

In the recently released book, Waite said that she failed to come to terms with the secret double life of her husband and slowly started losing it.

She said that she opened the bag of her husband's ashes and brought it to her garden where she mixed it with her dog’s faeces.

“I’ve desecrated the remains of my partner in life. But then, in despair and guilt, took more of his ashes — and actually ate them. The remains feel dry against my fingertips, coarser than baking powder, grainier than salt. They mix with the teary water, a mineral mud on the back of my tongue. I swallow," wrote Waite.

Waite said that she was “detached from reality in the wake of Sean’s death” in that moment.

“I feel better and stronger than before, but I still cry almost every day, and I still feel like a part of me has died. Because the part of me that existed within Sean did," she stated.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a gripping memoir, a Canadian widow exposed the dark details of her life and confessed about eating the ashes of her late husband after finding out about his infidelity.

In a gripping memoir, a Canadian widow exposed the dark details of her life and confessed about eating the ashes of her late husband after finding out about his infidelity. The husband of writer Jessica Waite, Sean, died in 2015 when he was on a work trip to Texas. After his death, the widow found that he had various affairs and also was involved with many high-priced escorts. In the book, “A Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards”, Waite recalled that she checked her porn-addicted husband’s iPad to find the number for the Houston hospital where his body was kept and found his unbelievable browsing history. Waite stated that she began typing Houston in the browser and suggestions like “Houston escorts" started appearing. Then she also discovered searches for specific escorts along with their locations and prices. Also Read: After admitting to cheating, Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend But this was just the start. It took months for the woman to find out everything about her deceased husband's secret life. She found that he met escorts regularly and cheated on her several times with various women. She also found that her husband lied about having work late at night and was actually busy downloading various pornographic videos on his personal computer which he had organised and categorised in various desktop folders. The woman further found that her husband was also renting an apartment in Colorado to have sex with escorts and other women. What did the woman do after finding out about her husband's secret life? In the recently released book, Waite said that she failed to come to terms with the secret double life of her husband and slowly started losing it. She said that she opened the bag of her husband's ashes and brought it to her garden where she mixed it with her dog’s faeces. “I’ve desecrated the remains of my partner in life. But then, in despair and guilt, took more of his ashes — and actually ate them. The remains feel dry against my fingertips, coarser than baking powder, grainier than salt. They mix with the teary water, a mineral mud on the back of my tongue. I swallow," wrote Waite. Waite said that she was “detached from reality in the wake of Sean’s death” in that moment. “I feel better and stronger than before, but I still cry almost every day, and I still feel like a part of me has died. Because the part of me that existed within Sean did," she stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian widow finds out about husband's infidelity after his death, eats his ashes

Kyiv said Monday that its forces struck a large oil terminal overnight on the occupied Crimean peninsula as Moscow claimed the capture of another village in east Ukraine.

Kyiv said Monday that its forces struck a large oil terminal overnight on the occupied Crimean peninsula as Moscow claimed the capture of another village in east Ukraine. Kyiv has ramped up strikes targeting Russia's energy sector in recent months, aiming to dent revenues used by Moscow to fund its invasion, now grinding through its third year. "At night, a successful strike was carried out on the enemy's offshore oil terminal in temporarily occupied Feodosia, Crimea," the Ukrainian military said in a post on social media. Russian-installed authorities in Crimea said a fire had broken out at an oil facility in the Black Sea port town of some 70,000 people and that there were no casualties. The defence ministry said that 12 Ukrainian attack drones had been downed over the peninsula overnight, of a total of 21 deployed by Kyiv against Russian targets. Also read: Iran’s Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani confirmed 'in good health' "The Feodosia terminal is the largest in Crimea in terms of transshipment of oil products, which were used, among other things, to meet the needs of the Russian occupation army," the Ukrainian military said, vowing to continue such attacks. Ukraine insists the strikes are fair retaliation for Russian attacks on its own energy infrastructure that have plunged millions into darkness. Russia's defence ministry, meanwhile, claimed the capture of a village in eastern Ukraine close to the strategically important city of Pokrovsk. The defence ministry in a briefing said it captured the village of Grodivka, a settlement in the Donetsk region near Pokrovsk, as Russian troops close in on the key logistics hub. The settlement with an estimated pre-war population of around 2,000 is the latest in a series of towns in the Donetsk region to have fallen to Russian forces, as they push towards Pokrovsk. Last week, Ukraine's army said that it had withdrawn from the mining town of Vugledar also in the Donetsk region, handing Russia one of its most significant territorial advances in weeks. In a wave of separate attacks Monday, Ukrainian authorities said three civilians had been killed in overnight Russian attacks -- two brothers aged 35 and 38 in the eastern region of Sumy and a 61-year-old woman in the southern Kherson region. Also read: One year of Gaza war: Hamas fires rocket barrage targeting Israel's Tel Aviv The governor of Kherson later said a Russian strike on the town had wounded 13 people and damaged an educational facility and various residential buildings were damaged. And in the Zaporizhzhia region, which Russia claimed to have annexed alongside three other Ukrainian regions in 2022, three people were wounded after Russian attacks on infrastructure facilities, local authorities said. Russian forces also launched several missiles and dozens of drones overnight at Ukraine, the air force in Kyiv said, with two missiles shot down over the capital and the third exploding near an airfield in the central Khmelnytsky region. Authorities in Kyiv said debris from the downed missiles had landed near a kindergarten. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kyiv targets oil infrastructure in Crimea as Russia claims territorial gains

Police in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, used teargas during clashes with the supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, during an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on public gatherings in the city. The Taliban has schooled Pakistan on how to maintain peace as it called for an urgent dialogue.

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Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday that an Israeli strike in south Lebanon overnight killed 10 firefighters.

"An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said.

The health ministry reported the "killing of 10 firefighters" who were "in the building ready to go out on rescue missions", adding efforts to remove the rubble were ongoing.

The latest report brings to 115 the number of rescuers killed in a year since the start of cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, according to an AFP tally of official figures.

Later in the day, Israeli Air Force said it was&nbsp;launching extensive strikes across southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions, as the country marked the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks.

"The IAF (air force) is currently conducting extensive strikes on Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon," the army said in a statement.

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<h2>HRW issues statement&nbsp;</h2>

Human Rights Watch&nbsp;said Israeli strikes near the main Lebanon-Syria border crossing were putting civilians at "grave risk" as they prevented them from fleeing and hampered humanitarian operations.

Human Rights Watch said the strikes were "impeding civilians trying to flee and disrupting humanitarian operations", adding: "the situation places civilians at grave risk."

"An Israeli attack on a legitimate military target may still be unlawful if it can be expected to cause immediate civilian harm disproportionate to the anticipated military gain," it said in a statement.

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If Hezbollah used the crossing to transfer weapons, the Iran-backed group too "may be failing to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians under their control", HRW added.

The Israeli military said it "struck an underground tunnel" crossing the border that "enables the transfer and storage of large quantities of weapons underground".

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Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday that an Israeli strike in south Lebanon overnight killed 10 firefighters. "An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said.

Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday that an Israeli strike in south Lebanon overnight killed 10 firefighters. "An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said. The health ministry reported the "killing of 10 firefighters" who were "in the building ready to go out on rescue missions", adding efforts to remove the rubble were ongoing. The latest report brings to 115 the number of rescuers killed in a year since the start of cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, according to an AFP tally of official figures. Later in the day, Israeli Air Force said it was launching extensive strikes across southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions, as the country marked the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. "The IAF (air force) is currently conducting extensive strikes on Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon," the army said in a statement. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Hails Oct 7 Attack On Anniversary × HRW issues statement Human Rights Watch said Israeli strikes near the main Lebanon-Syria border crossing were putting civilians at "grave risk" as they prevented them from fleeing and hampered humanitarian operations. Human Rights Watch said the strikes were "impeding civilians trying to flee and disrupting humanitarian operations", adding: "the situation places civilians at grave risk." "An Israeli attack on a legitimate military target may still be unlawful if it can be expected to cause immediate civilian harm disproportionate to the anticipated military gain," it said in a statement. Also read | First anniversary of Gaza war: Hamas fires rocket barrage targeting Israel's Tel Aviv- Top updates If Hezbollah used the crossing to transfer weapons, the Iran-backed group too "may be failing to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians under their control", HRW added. The Israeli military said it "struck an underground tunnel" crossing the border that "enables the transfer and storage of large quantities of weapons underground". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli overnight strike kills 10 firefighters in south Lebanon

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