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US Attorney confirms no meth was found in van of Texas man shot by immigration officers

• U.S. Attorney confirms no meth found in van of Texas man shot by ICE.
• Substance tested was homemade electrolyte mixture for worker hydration.
• Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, Mexican national, killed during chase.

1d ago ·winnipegfreepress.com

An 11-year-old girl who was found dead after living in a church has been identified as the victim of severe physical abuse. The pastor of the church, who allegedly perpetrated the abuse, has been arrested and charged with "child abuse resulting in death." The girl, whose name has not been released, was found dead on the 2nd of last month at a church in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. According to the police, the girl had been living at the church for about a year. During that time, she was subjected to severe physical abuse by the 55-year-old pastor, identified as Kim. The police investigation found that the girl suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull and multiple bruises, before her death. Kim has been indicted on charges of child abuse resulting in death and is currently being held in custody. The case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater protection for vulnerable children. The police have not released further details about the case, citing the need to protect the victim's privacy.

1d ago ·hani.co.kr

DAP delegates see little reason for party to leave government - analyst

DAP delegates are likely to back staying in the unity government at the party’s national congress this Sunday, but will push Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim harder to deliver on reforms…

• DAP delegates likely to vote to stay in unity government, says analyst James Chin
• DAP's recent poor performance in Johor and Negeri Sembilan increases Anwar's reliance
• DAP's government role allows pursuit of long-standing policies and reforms

1d ago ·thevibes.com

Inching towards Zimbabwe

Friday 14th August, 2026 A meeting between the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ended inconclusively on Wednesday.

1d ago ·island.lk

Why Sri Lanka needs anthropologists more than ever

by Professor M. W. Amarasiri de Silva Sri Lanka is living through one of the most complex periods in its postindependence history.

1d ago ·island.lk