Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead in south London after resigning amid plagiarism allegations he denied. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the death “a tragedy on so many levels” and urged reflection.
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Five people were wounded in a shooting near residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a temporary campus lockdown. University officials said multiple suspects were involved and police were continuing to investigate.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent nearly nine months at sea, prompting concern from families, lawmakers and military experts about crew strain. The Navy and Pentagon say reports of poor conditions and worsening mental health have been misrepresented.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least five people and damaging buildings before a tsunami warning was lifted. Officials said outages and communication disruptions were complicating rescue and damage assessments.
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island killed at least two people, damaged buildings and prompted a tsunami warning for several coastal areas. Authorities urged residents to move inland or to higher ground as aftershocks followed the quake.
Michigan State Police said five people were killed Friday in Missaukee County and the suspected gunman, 39-year-old Chad Hickman, was later found dead in a wooded area. A fourth person found at the first shooting scene was critically injured.
Trump rejected concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of mental health strain and overboard attempts during its record deployment. Lawmakers are seeking answers from the Pentagon as the Navy says conditions and mental health trends have been misrepresented.
Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, citing an American blockade of the vital waterway. Iran rejected the threat and said the strait remains under its authority as ceasefire talks remain stalled.