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French police stopped a man who had placed a homemade explosive device outside a Bank of America building in Paris, detaining him before any detonation; the device reportedly consisted of liquid fuel and explosive powder, and no injuries were reported as investigations by police and the anti-terror prosecutor continue.
At least 23 people were killed and about 108 wounded in suspected suicide-bomb attacks in Maiduguri, hitting a post office, Monday Market, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and Kaleri; police say preliminary investigations point to suicide attackers, with security tightened as investigators probe the incident. Analysts say the strikes bear the hallmarks of Boko Haram/ISWAP activity, underscoring ongoing security challenges in Nigeria’s insurgency-hit northeast.
Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' special theatrical event is dominating the box office with an estimated $28-35 million, while Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' underperforms with around $6 million, highlighting Swift's strong fan support and the film's promotional success.
Two men, Adeeb Nasir and Adil Justice Ahme Nasir, were arrested in Salt Lake City after placing a live bomb under a news vehicle, which failed to detonate properly. The FBI led the investigation, uncovering additional explosives, hoax devices, firearms, and narcotics at their home, prompting evacuations and a thorough law enforcement response.
David Cassady, an inmate serving a life sentence in Georgia, allegedly built and mailed two bombs from prison to a D.C. office building and the federal courthouse in Anchorage, Alaska. The bombs were intended to cause damage to U.S. government buildings and posed a substantial risk of injury. Cassady is facing charges for making unregistered destructive devices, mailing destructive devices, and attempted malicious use of an explosive. The indictment did not provide details on how Cassady made the bombs in prison or why he chose those specific targets.
Construction workers at a Florida airport unearthed a 1,000-pound World War II-era bomb, prompting evacuations and road closures. The bomb, believed to be a Mark 65 bomb, was found to be inactive after assessment by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Team. Experts from MacDill Air Force Base were called in to dispose of the ordnance, which was used during World War II against reinforced targets. The airport was formerly a training site for World War II bombers, and it is believed that the bomb originated from Eglin Air Force Base near Panama City, Florida.
A 1,000-pound World War II-era bomb was discovered at a Florida regional airport, leading to a half-mile evacuation. The bomb, found by a construction crew, was declared inert after experts from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office bomb team examined it. The bomb, identified as an AN-M65 GP bomb, was used against reinforced targets during the war. The area where it was found was once used as a bombing range, and a team from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa is set to dispose of the ordnance.
Construction workers unearthed a 1,000-pound World War II-era bomb at a Florida airport, prompting evacuations until it was determined to be inert. The bomb, believed to be a Mark 65 bomb, was found at the future site of a technical college campus. The Citrus County bomb squad confirmed the ordnance was inert, and a team from MacDill Air Force Base was sent to dispose of it. The airport was formerly a World War II training site for bombers.
A couple in the UK were shocked to discover that the garden ornament they had displayed for decades was actually a live 64-pound naval shell from the late 19th century. Believing it to be a harmless dummy bomb, they used it as a decoration and even tapped it with a trowel. However, a police officer alerted them to its true nature, leading to the bomb disposal team safely removing and detonating it. The couple, who had a personal connection to the shell's history, bid farewell to their "old friend."
A couple in the UK discovered that their garden ornament, which they had believed to be a fake missile for over 40 years, turned out to be a live bomb. The bomb disposal team detonated the shell, which was found by the previous owner of the home and had been used as a target practice dummy by the Royal Navy. The bomb, dating back to the late 19th century, was safely transported away from the residential area and detonated in a quarry. The couple expressed sadness at parting with their long-standing fixture.
Thousands of residents in Belgorod, Russia were evacuated after an undetonated missile was found near the site of an accidental explosion caused by a Russian fighter jet that dropped a bomb near the city center. Bomb technicians were brought in to defuse the missile, and residents were taken to temporary shelters. Three people were injured in the explosion, and four apartment buildings and four cars were damaged. The bomb was later removed, and residents were allowed to return to their homes.
More than 3,000 people were evacuated from residential buildings in Belgorod after a bomb was found close to the area accidentally bombed by Russia's air force earlier this week. Explosives specialists assessed the device and said there was no danger of explosion. Late on Thursday, a Russian warplane dropped a bomb on Belgorod, leaving a large crater, blowing a car onto a roof and damaging nearby buildings. The Belgorod region has been the scene of several explosions and bombings since Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine in February 2022.
Criminals in Ecuador strapped a bomb to a security guard after his employer refused to pay protection money. The bomb was defused by explosives experts on the streets of Guayaquil. The victim was a security guard at a jewelry store, and was allegedly taken after its owner refused to be shaken down by criminals. Ecuador is one of the most violent countries in the region, with a wave of crime blamed on gang rivalries, drug trafficking, kidnappings, and extortion.