A truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter left 15 dead and 35 injured during New Year's celebrations. Authorities are investigating possible accomplices and explosive devices.
The death toll in a truck attack in New Orleans has risen to 15, with 35 others injured, according to Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna. Autopsies and victim identifications are ongoing.
The attack occurred in the French Quarter during New Year's celebrations. The driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran, drove onto a sidewalk, bypassing police barriers. Authorities believe he had accomplices, and the FBI is investigating.
Surveillance footage shows suspects planting possible explosive devices.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency, mobilizing resources to ensure safety. Weapons, an ISIS flag, and explosive devices were found in the truck. Two other devices in the area were neutralized.
The Sugar Bowl has been delayed, and investigations continue at a Houston property linked to the attack.
President Biden and UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the attack, extending condolences to victims and their families.
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Australia and Fiji signed a landmark defence alliance on Monday, committing each country to come to the other's aid if either is attacked. The Ocean o...
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President Joe Biden visited New Orleans to offer support and condolences to the families of victims of the New Year’s Day attack, which left 14 dead and dozens injured. He pledged federal resources to expedite the investigation and stood in solidarity with the grieving community.
The FBI has released video footage showing Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, recorded with Meta glasses during visits to the French Quarter months before the incident.
A Texas man drove into a New Orleans crowd on New Year’s, killing 10, injuring 35, then opened fire on police in an attack linked to terrorism. Authorities found ISIS flag, weapons, and explosives.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
President Donald Trump said Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, claiming Washington had paused engagement to allow funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Governments are tightening restrictions on teenagers’ use of social media amid growing concerns over mental health, online safety and platform design, but questions remain over enforcement and whether bans can meaningfully change behaviour.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran held funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family on the second day of mass processions. Three of Khamenei's sons attended the ceremony, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, made no public appearance.
Scotland produced a polished seven-try performance to defeat Argentina 47-38 in a high-scoring Nations Championship opener on Saturday.
A Russian drone strike has damaged a SOCAR fuel station in southern Ukraine, as both Russia and Ukraine reported new attacks on energy infrastructure and other targets.
Australia and Fiji signed a landmark defence alliance on Monday, committing each country to come to the other's aid if either is attacked. The Ocean of Peace Alliance marks Fiji's first-ever alliance.
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, according to the country's information ministry, as rescue teams continue searching affected areas and survivors face an uncertain recovery.
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At least nine people have been killed and 24 injured after Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv overnight, hitting apartment blocks and other buildings across the Ukrainian capital.
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