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Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse announced he has terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer, describing it as a 'death sentence' and reflecting on the personal and emotional impact of his diagnosis.
Luis Alfredo Pacheco Rojas, the 34-year-old son of Alfredo Pacheco, the president of the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic, was fatally shot in a targeted drive-by shooting outside a gas station in Houston. Another man was injured in the attack, and the police are searching for the four gunmen who fled the scene. The motive for the shooting is under investigation, and surveillance footage of the suspects has been released.
Australia's spy agency has accused a serving politician of "clearly" acting on behalf of a foreign government, compromising the country's national security. The revelation has sparked concerns about the extent of foreign interference in Australian politics.
South Korean ruling party lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin was hospitalized after being struck on the head with a rock by an unidentified assailant in Seoul's Gangnam district, with a male suspect claiming to be 15 years old arrested at the scene. The lawmaker's condition was described as "not life threatening," and the incident has sparked concerns about political violence and terrorism. This attack follows a recent stabbing of the country's opposition party leader and other high-profile politicians being targeted in public in recent years.
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung left the hospital in good spirits after being stabbed in the neck by a man who approached him asking for an autograph. The suspect apologized to the press, claiming to have acted alone in the politically motivated attack. Lee expressed gratitude to the public and called for a return to politics of mutual respect and co-existence.
Ukrainian deputy Serhiy Batryn, a member of Ukraine's parliament, casually detonated multiple grenades during a village council meeting, injuring at least 26 people. The incident, which occurred during a debate about finances, was captured on a livestream. The explosions were investigated as an act of terrorism, and Ukraine's Security Service is conducting an investigation. Batryn, who had a feud with the village chief, was initially reported to have been killed but was later clarified to be receiving medical treatment. The national police have opened a criminal case on charges of illegal use of weapons and munitions.
Spanish police are investigating a possible link to Iran in the attempted assassination of former head of Spain's People's Party in Catalonia, Alejo Vidal-Quadras. While recovering in the hospital, Vidal-Quadras theorized that the gunmen could be connected to Iran, as he had previously faced sanctions from the Iranian foreign ministry due to his association with Iran's opposition-in-exile. However, there is currently no evidence implicating the Iranian government. Two men on a motorcycle are believed to be connected to the attack, and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and witness accounts to identify the shooter.
Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has passed away at the age of 75.
Former Democratic New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, known for his advocacy for those imprisoned abroad, has passed away at the age of 75 at his summer home in Massachusetts. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Nine people, including a local politician, were killed in multiple bombings in Pakistan. In one attack, a roadside bomb targeted a vehicle carrying the politician and his friends in Balochistan province, killing seven. Another bombing occurred in North Waziristan, where a suicide bomber prematurely detonated his explosives, killing a married couple. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but suspicion falls on the Pakistani Taliban, which has been increasing its attacks on security forces. Balochistan has long been plagued by separatist groups and nationalists demanding a fairer share of resources.