Four ‘extraordinary’ Renaissance paintings stolen from Sicilian museum
Four Renaissance paintings of 'extraordinary value' have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy's culture minister has said.
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Five Shot at Virginia State University, Multiple Suspects at Large
Five people were shot outside dormitories at Virginia State University early Saturday, with one in critical condition and multiple suspects still at large, according to local police.
Morocco Detains 111 Migrants Near Ceuta Border
Moroccan authorities intercepted 111 migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, according to reports. The detentions occurred near the town of Fnideq, about 2 miles from the border.
Five Injured, One Critically, in Shooting at Virginia State University
A shooting near dorms at Virginia State University left five people injured, one critically, according to ABC7 Chicago and NBC News.
Wu Wenzhong: The Artist Carrying Mazu Culture to the World
From his native Putian, painter Wu Wenzhong has turned the virtues of the sea goddess Mazu into acclaimed painting series collected by leading institutions — and into a bridge carrying a thousand-year-old Chinese maritime faith to audiences worldwide.
Frozen 3 Release Date Set for November 2027
Disney has set 'Frozen 3' for a November 24, 2027, theatrical release, continuing the franchise's tradition of Thanksgiving weekend premieres.
Ancient Roman Shipwreck Discovered Off Sicily
Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old, according to the BBC.
Palestinians in occupied West Bank resist displacement on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Umm al-Khair, Occupied West Bank — Weddings in Umm al-Khair took on a solemn tone this week, as the community marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day amid ongoing settler violence and land dispossession, according to Al Jazeera.
420 arrested over French wildfires as blame divides
French authorities have arrested 420 people for suspected involvement in the summer wildfires, but critics question the justice of some prosecutions. The government is under pressure as the fires have burned over 300,000 acres.
157 Migrants Rescued After Boat Fire in English Channel
More than 150 migrants were rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning, according to French authorities.
Woodside Fire: Wildfire near Salt Point State Park forces evacuations
A wildfire near Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County has forced evacuations as the Woodside Fire grows to 50 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
Migrants Flood Spanish Exclave Ceuta, Tensions Rise
More than 2,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave Ceuta in the past 10 days, according to local authorities, as the border situation has escalated into chaos.
Guyanese Authorities Confirm Death of 72 in Ferry Sinking
Guyanese authorities have confirmed the death of 72 people in the recent capsizing of a state ferry off the country’s coast, according to The Guardian. The government estimates that 100 may have died in the accident, making it the worst marine tragedy on record for Guyana.
Bangkok Fire Investigation Finds Locked Doors, 30 Dead
Thai authorities are investigating potential negligence after a deadly fire in Bangkok, as survivors reported locked doors and flammable decor contributed to 30 deaths, according to BBC.
Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses
The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok bar has risen to 30 as Thai authorities investigate possible safety lapses, according to BBC.