Gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in Salamanca, central Mexico, on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12, authorities said. The attack occurred at the end of a soccer match, with the gunmen arriving and firing indiscriminately. Ten people died at the scene, while another victim died later at a hospital. A woman and a minor were among the wounded, according to Mayor Cesar Prieto. The attack is part of a "crime wave" in the city, Prieto said, appealing to President Claudia Sheinbaum for help to control the violence. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office is investigating and coordinating with federal authorities to reinforce security in the area. Guanajuato had Mexico's highest homicide total last year, driven by clashes between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Santa Rosa de Lima gang. The incident highlights the ongoing violence in Mexico, with the country recording 17.5 m...
A devastating landslide in West Java, Indonesia, has left 42 people missing, including 19 members of the country's elite marine force. The disaster occurred over the weekend, with rescue teams working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals.
The landslide struck a village in West Bandung regency, burying residential areas under thick mud and debris. Officials confirm eight people have been killed, but the death toll is expected to rise as search efforts continue.
Rescue operations are challenging due to difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions, with heavy rain forecasted in the coming days. The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency is leading the response, with support from the military, police, and volunteers.
The country's disaster agency has warned of extreme weather, including heavy rains, in West Java province. Landslides are common in Indonesia during the rainy season, which typically runs from October to
March.