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The owner of Michael Jordan's former Highland Park estate proposes transforming the property into a museum and educational site focused on 'greatness,' sparking mixed reactions from residents and city officials, with discussions ongoing about the project's future.
A bridge over a river in Pune district, Maharashtra, India, collapsed, resulting in at least two deaths and 32 injuries, despite no rain at the time, with rescue efforts underway amid recent heavy rains.
Six members of a drug gang in Cancun were arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering five people with a machete and burying three others in a shallow grave. The gang, involved in drug sales, extortion, vehicle thefts, and homicide, was also linked to a large drug operation targeting tourists. Despite ongoing violent crime and drug sales, Cancun remains a popular tourist destination, with foreigners spending almost $31 billion in the country last year, half of which was spent in Cancun.
Police in Cancun have arrested six members of a drug gang accused of killing and dismembering five people with machetes, while also uncovering a fake tour agency used as a cover for drug sales. The gang operated a call center offering sports equipment and tour packages to tourists, but allegedly conducted drug deals over the phone and made deliveries by motorcycle. This comes after the recent shooting deaths of an American woman and a man from Belize in Tulum, believed to be linked to a dispute between drug dealers. Despite warnings and travel alerts, foreign tourists continue to flock to Mexico's Caribbean coast, with Cancun being a top destination.
A large fire broke out at Germany's biggest theme park, Europa-Park, sending a dense plume of black smoke billowing into the sky visible from miles around. The blaze was centered around the Spanish-themed section of the park and an area known as the Magic World of Diamonds. The fire is now "under control" and there is no information about any injured persons. Europa-Park is a popular tourist destination that drew more than six million visitors last year, mostly from Germany, France, and Switzerland.
A large fire broke out at Germany's biggest theme park, Europa-Park, sending a dense plume of black smoke visible from miles around. The fire is centered around the Spanish-themed section of the park and an area known as the Magic World of Diamonds. Police said the blaze was "under control" and there were no reports of injuries. Europa-Park is a popular tourist destination that drew more than six million visitors last year, mostly from Germany, France, and Switzerland.
At least 18 people died and more than 30 others were injured, including nearly a dozen children, after a bus fell off a cliff in the Mexican state of Nayarit near a highway that connects Tepic and Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination. The victims were identified as 11 women and seven men. At least 11 minors were transferred to area hospitals. This is the second major bus crash in Mexico this year.
Four people were found dead near a hotel in Cancun, Mexico, with two suspects arrested for their possible involvement in the deaths. The deceased were all Mexicans, and the suspects are allegedly engaged in the sale and distribution of narcotics. The security situation in Cancun has deteriorated in recent years, with a rise in violence linked to organized crime. The State Department advises travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime and kidnapping in the state of Quintana Roo, including in popular tourist destinations.
Four people were killed in a shooting on a beach in Cancun, Mexico, involving suspected drug dealers. Two suspects were detained, and authorities believe they are related to drug dealing activities. Mexico has been plagued by cartel-related violence, with over 300,000 people killed since 2006. While Quintana Roo, where Cancun is located, is generally considered safer than much of the rest of the country, there has been an increase in violence linked to gang turf wars in recent years, posing a threat to the region's status as a popular tourist destination.