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Three Arrested For Killing Philippine Governor

Three people have been arrested over the murder of a Philippine provincial governor and eight others, authorities said Sunday, adding another suspect was killed in a shoot-out.
Seventeen people were also wounded in the audacious attack on Saturday in the sugarcane-growing heartland of the Philippines.
At least six gunmen armed with rifles and wearing military-style uniforms opened fire in the governor’s home in Pamplona municipality in the central province of Negros Oriental.
The victim, governor Roel Degamo, became the latest victim of a recent rash of assaults on local Philippine politicians.
Degamo, 56, was at least the third politician to be shot in the Philippines since last year’s general election.
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Two of the three suspects arrested were former soldiers who were dishonourably discharged several years ago, the Philippine Army said in a statement.
A fourth suspect was killed in a shootout in a plantation on Saturday night, police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Pelare told journalists.
Pelare said about 10 suspects were involved in the attack. Authorities believed they were still on the island afer ports were closed to prevent their escape, he said.
The previous death toll had been put at six but was raised to nine late Saturday, police said.
Thirteen people were hospitalised for their wounds, while four others were treated for minor injuries.
Negros Oriental is one of two provinces on Negros island, which is the centre of the nation’s sugar industry and home to some of the country’s wealthiest landowners as well as some of its poorest farm workers.
The Supreme Court declared him last month the rightful winner of the contest for the Negros Oriental governorship following a recount that unseated his rival, who had previously been proclaimed victor.
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Degamo had campaigned for President Ferdinand Marcos during Marcos’ run for the top job.
Marcos has condemned the “dastardly and heinous” assassination of his political ally and has sent his top oficials, including police and military chiefs, to investigate.
Authorities presented evidence at a news conference on Sunday gathered from the suspects, including high-powered firearms and camouflage uniforms, and vowed to solve the case.
“We will capture the mastermind, I assure you that,” Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos said.
AFP
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Six-year-old Nigerian Girl Dies After Fall From Apartment In Canada

A six-year-old Nigerian girl has died after falling from a high-rise residential building in Toronto, Canada, in a tragic incident that has left the community in shock.
Reports indicate that her mother was in Nigeria at the time of the incident.
The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Chalkfarm Drive in North York, close to Jane Street, at about 8:15 p.m.
Toronto Police Service said officers responded to a report described as “unknown trouble” and later found the child unresponsive on the ground outside the building.
Residents of the building described the girl as cheerful and familiar within the community, saying her death had deeply unsettled neighbours.
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One resident told CP24 that the child was regularly seen playing around the premises.
“She used to come here all the time and play… she was a lively kid. It’s very, very sad,” the neighbour said.
Another resident said the news had been devastating for people living in the building, adding that the girl was a familiar face during daily routines such as school runs.
“It’s crazy that I will never see this child again. I see her every morning. It’s heartbreaking,” the resident said.
According to neighbours, the girl had been staying with a family friend who lives on the top floor of the building while her mother was away in Nigeria.
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Some residents also questioned how the incident occurred, noting that the building is fitted with window safety features designed to prevent full opening.
“To be fair, they do have precautions on these windows to make sure these things don’t happen,” one resident said.
Another added that the windows are secured and cannot be fully opened, further adding to uncertainty surrounding the circumstances.
The property management company, Greenwin, which manages the building at 200 Chalkfarm Drive, described the incident as “deeply saddening,” adding that its thoughts are with the child’s family.
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The company confirmed that emergency responders attended the scene promptly and said it is fully cooperating with investigators.
It declined to comment on the condition or inspection history of the windows, citing an ongoing investigation.
Police in Toronto said the case is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, though investigations are continuing pending autopsy results.
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US Govt Finally Releases Files On UFOs, Alien Life

President Donald Trump’s administration has released a batch of previously unseen files, videos and photographs on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, UAP.
The government described the development as part of a push for greater transparency on government-held information about extraterrestrial-related sightings.
According to Fox News, the White House said the materials, drawn from across multiple government agencies, have been made publicly accessible without security clearance requirements.
Officials said the release is intended to allow the public to review the information and draw their own conclusions.
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“The latest UAP videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire United States government are all in one place,” the White House said, adding that past administrations had sought to limit public disclosure.
The release is part of a programme identified as the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters, PURSUE, which officials say will continue with further disclosures.
Among the initial materials are images reportedly linked to Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 space missions, including a photograph from the lunar surface showing three small dots in the sky.
The release also includes transcripts of communications from Apollo 17, in which crew members described observing bright, fast-moving particles or fragments outside their spacecraft.
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In one exchange, astronauts described seeing “very bright particles” and “jagged, angular fragments” while in orbit, comparing the appearance to fireworks.
Trump previously said he would support declassifying government files related to UFOs and UAPs, following renewed public interest in the subject.
He had earlier directed federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing relevant documents.
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Strait Of Hormuz: Pakistan Thanks Trump For Pausing ‘Project Freedom’

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for temporarily pausing ‘Project Freedom’, an initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement posted on X, Sharif thanked Trump for pausing the “Project Freedom” mission, praising him for his courageous leadership and timely announcement.
According to him, Trump’s decision was made in response to requests from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and other brotherly countries.
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He added that the pause would go a long way towards advancing regional peace, stability and reconciliation during the sensitive period.
“Pakistan remains firmly committed to supporting all efforts that promote restraint and a peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
“We are very hopeful that the current momentum will lead to a lasting agreement that secures durable peace and stability for the region and beyond,” Sharif said.
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