At least nine dead in mass shooting at school and home in Canada, police say

At least nine people have been killed at a high school and a residential property in the Canadian province of British Columbia, police said Tuesday, in one of the country's deadliest mass shootings in decades.

Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday local time, where they found six people dead and dozens injured, according to a statement from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Another person died while being transported to hospital, the RCMP said.

The suspected shooter was also found deceased with "what appears to be a self-inflicted injury," according to the statement.

Two victims have been airlifted to hospital with serious or life-threatening injuries. About 25 other people with non-life-threatening injuries are being treated at a local medical centre, police said.

Two additional people were found dead at a residence believed to be connected to the incident, police said in a statement.

"Officers are conducting further searches of additional homes and properties to determine whether anyone else may be injured or otherwise linked to today's events," the statement said.

Tumbler Ridge is a rural town of about 2,400 people at the base of the Rocky Mountains in western Canada, about 680 kilometers (422 miles) from the US border.

Mass shootings are extraordinarily rare in Canada, which has much stricter gun laws than the US.

According to theSmall Arms Research project, there are 121 firearms for every 100 residents in the US compared to an estimated 35 guns per 100 residents in Canada.

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Police do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public. An earlier emergency alert asking the public to shelter in place was lifted at 5:45 p.m. local time.

Tumbler Ridge Secondary School has 175 students from Grades 7 to 12, according to the province's website.

"Due to the tragic events that unfolded in community of Tumbler Ridge today, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and Tumbler Ridge Elementary School will be closed for the rest of the week," a notice on the website says.

Police are now investigating what led to the shooting.

"The swift cooperation from the school, first responders, and the community played a critical role in our response," Superintendent Ken Floyd, North District Commander said in a statement extending sympathy to those impacted.

Larry Neufeld, the provincial member of parliament for Peace River South, which encompasses Tumbler Ridge, called the shooting "tragic and deeply disturbing" in a statement posted to social media.

"This is a small, close-knit town, and the impact of an event like this is felt by everyone," Neufeld said.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

CNN's Hira Humayun contributed reporting.

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Australia seeks charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed an Australian aid worker

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia is demanding criminal charges over a 2024Israeli airstrike on an aid convoyin Gaza that killed seven people, including an Australian aid worker, the country's prime minister said Wednesday in a case that has drawn sweeping condemnation and strained relations between the two countries.

Prime MinisterAnthony Albanesesaid he conveyed the request to visiting Israeli PresidentIsaac Herzogduring a meeting earlier in the day.

Australian Zomi Frankcom was one of four World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by an Israeli drone on April 1, 2024. The other aid workers were an American-Canadian dual citizen, a Palestinian and a Polish national. Three British security staff were also killed in the same airstrike.

There was no immediate response on Albanese's request from Herzog, who visited the national capital, Canberra, on Wednesday after spending two days in Sydney, where he comforted Jews reeling from anantisemitic attack at Bondi Beachin December that left 15 dead.

Herzog's visit triggers controversy

Though Australia's major political parties largely back Herzog's visit, Albanese spoke in Parliament on Wednesday to several lawmakers who opposed it, accusing the Israeli leader of inciting genocide in Gaza and inflaming community tensions within Australia.

The prime minister defended the visit and said it was an opportunity to "raise the issue" of the killed aid workers.

"That's one of the reasons why you have dialogue in a respectful way; to get outcomes and to advance Australia's national interests," he told Parliament.

Four months after the aid convoy strike, anAustralian inquiryfound the airstrike resulted from procedural failures and errors on the part of the Israeli military.

Albanese said it was a "tragedy and an outrage" and that he made clear Australia's "expectation that there be transparency about Israel's ongoing investigation into the incident."

"We continue to press for full accountability, including any appropriate criminal charges," he added.

Israel's president describes a 'very emotional' visit

Herzog told reporters that his visit has been "very emotional" in the wake of the suffering the Bondi massacre had caused Sydney's Jewish community.

"It's also an opportunity to bring the relations between our nations on a new beginning and a better future," Herzog said outside Albanese's office.

"I think the relations between us do not depend only on the issue of Israel and the Palestinians and the conflict but has a much broader base," he added. "We should, together, make sure that it's uplifted to new directions."

Mainstream Jewish groups in Australia have welcomed the visit of Herzog, a former leader of the centrist Labor Party who now plays a largely ceremonial role.

Albanese and Herzog dined on Tuesday night at the prime minister's official residence on Sydney Harbor before flying together to Canberra on Wednesday morning in an Australian air force jet.

Protests against Israel mark Herzog's visit

Hundreds of demonstrators, some waving Palestinian flags, and several lawmakers gathered outside Parliament House to protest Herzog's presence.

On Monday, as Herzog arrived in Sydney,thousands of demonstrators rallied thereand also in downtown Melbourne. Australia's two largest cities are home to 85% of Australia's Jewish population.

Mehreen Faruqi, the Muslim deputy leader of the influential Greens party, told protesters outside Parliament House on Wednesday that Herzog was not welcome in Australia.

She condemned Albanese and New South Wales state Premier Chris Minns for police using pepper spray and aggressive tactics in clashes with protesters in Sydney on Monday. Police were given increased powers to arrest protesters due to Herzog's visit.

"It is shameful that the premier of New South Wales and the prime minister of Australia are offering warm handshakes, photo opportunities and canapés to a war criminal, to a war criminal who has incited genocide, while those who are fighting for peace, who are protesting against the genocide, are attacked and assaulted and thrown to the ground," Faruqi told the crowd, many of whom chanted "arrest Herzog."

David Pocock, an independent senator and former captain of Australia's rugby team, also joined the demonstration outside Parliament.

"It was the wrong decision to invite President Herzog at this time when we have seen so much strain on communities and tension in communities across the country," Pocock told Australian Broadcasting Corp.

A heavy police presence at the Sydney rally on Monday prevented demonstrators marching from the Sydney Town Hall. Police arrested 27 demonstrators and charged nine, mostly with assaulting police.

Minns defended the police actions, saying that if the protesters had marched from the town hall, they might have clashed with thousands of mourners of the Bondi massacre who had gathered at an event with Herzog nearby.

Before returning to Israel, Herzog will visit Melbourne, where protests are planned for Thursday afternoon. In Melbourne, the Israeli president is to visit the ruins of theAdass Israel Synagogue, torched in late 2024.

Australiaaccused Iranof directing that arson attack and expelled IranianAmbassador Ahmad Sadeghilast August.

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Study finds climate change set the stage for devastating wildfires in Argentina and Chile

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Human-caused climate change had an important impact on the recent ferocious wildfires thatengulfed parts of ChileandArgentina's Patagonia region, making the extremely high-risk conditions that led to widespread burning up to three times more likely than in a world without global warming, a team of researchers warned on Wednesday.

The hot, dry and gusty weather that fedlast month's deadly wildfiresin central and southern Chile was made around 200% more likely by human-made greenhouse gas emissions while the high-fire-risk conditions that fueled the blazesstill racing throughsouthern Argentina were made 150% more likely, according to World Weather Attribution, ascientific initiativethat investigates extreme weather events soon after they happen.

That probability will only increase as humans continue to burn fossil fuels and blanket the planet with more heat-trapping gases, researchers added.

The blazes that tore through Chile'sBiobio and Ñuble regionsin mid-January killed 23 people, destroyed over 1,000 houses and other structures and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. All werecaused by human activity, whether through arson or negligence.

In southern Argentina, the fires first ignited by lightning forced the evacuation of thousands of tourists and residents and burned through over 45,000 hectares (174 square miles) of native forest, including vast swaths of theLos Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to 2,600-year-old trees.

Finding human fingerprints on disasters

The study, confirming whathad been widely suspected, brings the first scientific assessment of global warming's role in intensifying some of the most serious wildfire emergencies to grip Chile and Argentina in years.

It's the latest in an emerging subfield of climate science known as weather attribution, which is evolving rapidly in response to a growing thirst for public information about how climate change influences natural disasters.

The World Weather Attribution report has not yet been peer-reviewed or published in a scientific journal, but it relies onwidely accepted methods, including the analysis of data and computer model simulations to compare today's climate with past weather patterns.

"Overall, we're confident in saying that the main driver of this increased fire risk is human-caused warming," Clair Barnes, a research associate with World Weather Attribution, said in a briefing with reporters. "These trends are projected to continue in the future as long as we continue to burn fossil fuels."

Hot and dry forests become a tinderbox

Record droughts and scorching temperatures created conditions conducive to wildfires in Chile and Argentina, the study found, while single-species plantations of highly flammable trees like pines helped the fires spread more easily in both areas. The invasive species have replaced native, more fire-resistant ecosystems in the region, turning shrub, brush and grass into kindling.

In Argentina's Patagonia, the town of El Bolsón recorded its highest January temperature on record — 38.4 degrees Celsius (101 degrees Fahrenheit). The town of Esquel, near Los Alerces National Park, logged 11 consecutive days of maximum temperatures in January, its second-longest heat wave in 65 years. Temperatures in Chile ahead of the fires were high but not record-breaking.

The researchers estimated that seasonal rainfall from November to January, before the peak burning period, was around 25% weaker in Chile and 20% less intense in Argentine Patagonia than it would have been without a rise in global temperatures of at least 1.3 degrees Celsius (2.3 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times.

"This, together with higher-than-average temperatures, led to vegetation being submitted to stress, very low humidity in the soil," said Juan Antonio Rivera, an Argentine researcher and author of the study. "Once the wildfires began ... there was sufficient fuel to extend and be sustained over time."

Fewer resources makes an impact

Chile has increased its budget for fighting wildfires by 110% in the last four years underleft-wing President Gabriel Boric, improving fire forecasting and investing in new equipment.But in Argentina, a harsh austerity program underlibertarian President Javier Mileimay have hobbled the country's ability to respond to the fires, researchers said, citing budget cuts to firefighting crews, a lack of planning and deregulation of tourism activities in Patagonia's national parks. It's a claimechoed to The Associated Pressby firefighters, park rangers and officials involved in disaster relief.Milei, like hisally U.S. President Donald Trump, hasdenied that climate changeis related to human presence. His office did not immediatley respond to a request for comment early Wednesday."Unfortunately, with a government that does not understand climate change and its connection to human activities, where nature is secondary in terms of priorities, these situations get worse and wildfires end up having greater impacts than they should," said Rivera. "The situation is still not under control."

Chile has increased its budget for fighting wildfires by 110% in the last four years underleft-wing President Gabriel Boric, improving fire forecasting and investing in new equipment.

But in Argentina, a harsh austerity program underlibertarian President Javier Mileimay have hobbled the country's ability to respond to the fires, researchers said, citing budget cuts to firefighting crews, a lack of planning and deregulation of tourism activities in Patagonia's national parks. It's a claimechoed to The Associated Pressby firefighters, park rangers and officials involved in disaster relief.

Milei, like hisally U.S. President Donald Trump, hasdenied that climate changeis related to human presence. His office did not immediatley respond to a request for comment early Wednesday.

"Unfortunately, with a government that does not understand climate change and its connection to human activities, where nature is secondary in terms of priorities, these situations get worse and wildfires end up having greater impacts than they should," said Rivera. "The situation is still not under control."

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Irina Shayk Glows in New Gold Lace Midi-Dress

Irina Shayk delivered effortless elegance in a new photoshoot, stepping out in a shimmering gold lace midi-dress that highlighted her signature high-fashion presence. The model shared the striking images online, instantly drawing praise from fans and fashion watchers alike.

Irina Shayk flaunts her new lace midi-dress look

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In the photos,Shaykposed in a delicate gold lace midi-dress layered beneath a classic beige trench coat. The look was paired with sparkling heels, sleek hair, and minimal accessories, allowing the intricate lace texture to take center stage.

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The editorial also featured a series of black-and-white shots, where Shayk leaned into sharp tailoring and relaxed silhouettes, proving her versatility in front of the camera. Her poised expressions and confident posture gave the shoot a refined, editorial edge.

Fans quickly filled the comments with admiration, calling her "so gorgeous" and praising her timeless appeal. Others highlighted her intense gaze, writing, "It doesn't matter what you wear it's that look in your eye that is always calling."

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RHONY Star Removed From Show After Controversial Bad Bunny Comments

Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY)starJill Zarinhas been abruptly fired from the upcoming E! docuseries, The Golden Life, following backlash over racially charged comments she made aboutBad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime showperformance.

Jill Zarin fired from RHONY docuseries

Jill Zarin will no longer appear in E!'s new RHONY docuseries, The Golden Life. On February 10, the production company behind the show, Blink49 Studios, released a definitive statement toPEOPLEconfirming her removal.

"In light of recent public comments made by Jill Zarin, Blink49 Studios has decided not to move forward with her involvement in The Golden Life," the studio stated. "We remain committed to delivering the series in line with our company standards and values." The decision came just two days after Zarin faced backlash for comments about the Bad Bunny halftime show at Super Bowl LX.

The controversy stems from a now-deleted video Zarin posted to her Instagram on Super Bowl Sunday. In it, she lambasted Bad Bunny's performance as "the worst halftime show ever." Further, she said, "It's 250 years that we're celebrating right now in the United States, and I just don't think it was appropriate to have it in Spanish."

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She further criticized the global superstar, asking, "Is he so insecure?" for "grabbing himself every five seconds." Zarin called the show "very sad," claiming it "looked like a political statement," and said it was a "shame" the NFL had "sold out."

The fallout was immediate and severe. Majorly, Zarin Fabrics, the New York City store once owned by her late husband, publicly disavowed her. The company posted a photo of Zarin with a red "X" over her face on February 9, further clarifying she has had no ownership or association with the business for years.

Now, with Jill Zarin fired, RHONY's The Golden Life will proceed with her former costars Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Kelly Bensimon, and Sonja Morgan. The series, set to film this spring, will follow the group as they navigate life in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Victoria Beckham ‘Won’t Apologize’ for Wedding Dance With Son — Source

Victoria Beckhamand her son, Brooklyn Beckham's, wedding dance drama has caught attention once again. Reportedly, David Beckham's firstborn's social media rant has broken his parents' hearts. He accused his mother of dancing "inappropriately" with him on his wedding day with Nicola Peltz. Recently, a source claimed that the "Spice Girls" alum allegedly felt "utterly vilified" by her son's online allegations and "won't apologize" for the wedding dance.

Victoria Beckham describes wedding dance with son Brooklyn 'wholesome family moment,' per source

Victoria Beckham would reportedly not apologize to Brooklyn Beckham for dancing with him on his wedding day. A few weeks ago, the former model slammed his parents on his Instagram Story, accusing them of insulting him and his wife, Nicole Peltz. He also claimed that his mother hijacked the newlywed couple's first dance, which he thought was "inappropriate." Meanwhile, sources told theDaily Mailthat the Beckhams thought of it as a "wholesome family moment."

"[Brooklyn's] message broke his mother. Though she is adamant it wasn't true, there was such a pile on. But someone actually credible has come out and said the truth," they said. The insider referred toMarc Anthony's latest interview, where he claimed that Brooklyn's narration about the wedding was "hardly the truth."

The ex-chef had mentioned Anthony's name in his online post as well. Therefore, the singer's statement, seemingly taking Victoria and David Beckham's side, has reportedly meant a lot to the fashion designer. "While there is no way that Marc would have wanted to cause any more pain for anyone involved, those four words will mean the world to Victoria," the source added.

Furthermore, they told the outlet that the 26-year-old had always loved "cuddles with his parents." Hence, Victoria would allegedly not "apologize" to his son for shaking a leg with him intimately on his wedding day.

For those unversed, Brooklyn has reportedly become estranged from his family since his wedding. He and Peltz have not attended any Beckham gatherings for a long time, which appears to have started with David's 50th birthday.

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'It's time to get aggressive', Border Patrol agent says in Chicago shooting video

By Renee Hickman

Feb 10 (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors have released bodycam footage in the case of a Chicago woman who survived being shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration crackdown last fall, part of a ‌trove of evidence that casts doubt on the Trump administration's account of the incident.

Soon after the shooting, the U.S. Department ‌of Homeland Security said Marimar Martinez, a U.S. citizen, had rammed the agents with her car. But the footage suggested that the agents could have struck her vehicle ​themselves.

Video, emails and other records were released by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago late on Tuesday after a district court judge said that the government had shown "zero concern" about Martinez's reputation.

Martinez, a Montessori school teacher in Chicago, was following the agents on October 4 to warn residents of their presence when the collision occurred. In the bodycam video released Tuesday, one agent could be heard saying "do something, bitch" shortly before the vehicles ‌made contact.

An agent in the vehicle, driven by ⁠Exum, said they were being boxed in. "It's time to get aggressive," he said, adding "we're going to make contact." After the collision, Exum stepped out of the vehicle and fired five shots.

Martinez drove off, and was ⁠taken by ambulance to a local hospital. The Department of Homeland Security released a statement after the shooting saying that Martinez had "ambushed" the border patrol vehicle, and that an agent had fired in self-defense.

Martinez, 31, was indicted on charges of impeding a federal officer. The charges were dropped in November, ​but the ​DHS statement labeling her a "domestic terrorist" has remained online.

Martinez said she sought ​the release after the fatal shootings by federal immigration ‌agents of protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last month and to clear her name. Her lawyer, Christopher Parente, said on Tuesday that she also planned to file a civil lawsuit.

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AGENT BRAGGED ABOUT MARKSMANSHIP

In the bodycam footage, agents, including Exum, could be seen inside a Border Patrol vehicle driving as protesters honked their horns outside.

In the moments before the collision, an agent said "We're gonna make contact and we are boxed in," just before the video showed Exum, at the wheel, turn the steering wheel sharply to the left.

"Be advised we've been ‌struck, we've been struck," the agent wearing the bodycam said into a ​radio.

Exum then opened the door with his weapon drawn.

During Martinez's court case, evidence was ​shared that Exum had driven the vehicle, a Chevy Tahoe, back ​to his base in Maine, and that repairs were made by a Customs and Border Protection mechanic before ‌the defendants could examine it.

Text messages from Exum also ​surfaced in court including one in ​which he bragged about his marksmanship in a group chat with other agents. "I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys," he wrote.

The records released on Tuesday also included an email sent the afternoon of the ​shooting by Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who ‌was demoted from his post as commander-at-large, overseeing operations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis, following Pretti's death.

Bovino thanked ​Exum for his "excellent service" in Chicago and suggested that the agent postpone his retirement. "You have much left to do!" ​he wrote.

(Reporting by Renee Hickman. Editing by Emily Schmall and Saad Sayeed)

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