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Four people were killed and many injured in Nairobi when security forces fired on crowds mourning the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga, who passed away in India at age 80, leading to chaos at his public viewing and disruptions at key locations like the airport and parliament.
Kenyan police opened fire at a public viewing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body in Nairobi, resulting in two deaths amid tensions and a stampede, as the country mourns Odinga's death and prepares for his state funeral.
A tragic explosion at a Tennessee munitions plant in Humphreys County resulted in 16 deaths, prompting a community-wide mourning event with prayers, memorials, and support for the victims' families, while authorities investigate the cause of the blast.
Mourners gathered outside a church in Moscow for the funeral service of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic penal colony under unclear circumstances. His supporters chanted slogans and mourned peacefully, while his mother refused authorities' demands for a secret burial. Navalny's wife did not attend for fear of arrest, and the European Parliament issued a resolution holding Putin and the Russian state responsible for his death.
Mourners including Johnny Depp, Bono, and Nick Cave attended the funeral of Shane MacGowan, the frontman of The Pogues and Irish punk rock icon, in his hometown of Negagh, Ireland. The funeral featured performances by Nick Cave, Glen Hansard, and Lisa O'Neill, with dancing in the aisles and singing along to Pogues songs. MacGowan's widow gave a eulogy, describing him as a genius and urging compassion and respect for those struggling with addiction. Former members of The Pogues played a traditional tune as one of the final songs of the service.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Nenagh, Ireland, to pay their respects to Shane MacGowan, the late frontman of The Pogues. The funeral service included performances by Nick Cave, Johnny Depp, and other musicians, who played songs by The Pogues and traditional Irish tunes. MacGowan's widow presented a collection of symbolic items, and Depp led a prayer. Mourners in Dublin also gathered to sing "Fairytale of New York" as MacGowan's cortège passed by.
Samantha Woll, the president of a synagogue in Detroit, was found fatally stabbed outside her home. The congregation of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue confirmed her death and mourners attended her funeral service. Detroit Police Chief James E. White asked for patience as the investigation unfolds, urging the public not to draw conclusions until all the facts are reviewed. Authorities discovered multiple stab wounds on Woll's body and believe the crime occurred at her house. Woll had ties to state Democrats and was praised for her dedication to serving the community.
At least 13 people, including nine children, were killed when a soldier in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo opened fire on mourners gathered to mourn his deceased child. The shooting occurred in the village of Nyakova, and an investigation has been opened to determine the motive behind the incident.
Mourners gathered to grieve the loss of five young women who were killed in a car crash in Minneapolis. The women were on their way to a hotel when their car was hit by another vehicle, causing it to spin out of control and hit a tree. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene and is still at large. The community has come together to support the families of the victims during this difficult time.
A 76-year-old woman in Ecuador, who was declared dead by a doctor at a hospital, was found alive in her coffin during her wake. She was immediately rushed back to the same hospital for treatment and remained under "permanent surveillance" for seven days in intensive care. However, she died on Friday from an ischemic stroke. A commission of experts has been assembled by the Ecuadorian health ministry to review her case.