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Mourners filed into a Kenscoff church in Port-au-Prince for a funeral service honoring victims of a recent gang attack that killed dozens, underscoring Haiti’s ongoing wave of violence and its impact on families and communities.
Hundreds gathered in Port-au-Prince to mourn four of the 47 people killed when a heavily armed gang attacked a church and surrounding areas on Aug. 23. The UN says about 150 gang members were involved, with many victims executed after being forced from the church and dozens injured. The violence has displaced about 1.5 million Haitians and left more than 2,600 homeless, as UN tallies show 3,050 killed from January to June. Pope Leo XIV condemned the massacre and urged the release of hostages amid ongoing gang violence and insecurity in the country.
During Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad, mourners displayed banners threatening retaliation, including one that read “WE WILL KILL TRUMP,” along with other threats aimed at U.S. and Israeli leaders. The display underscores ongoing tensions surrounding Khamenei’s death and Iran’s broader confrontations in the region amid recent cross-border hostilities and retaliatory strikes.
Former Democratic activist Calla Walsh, who lives in Lebanon, attended Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Iran and praised him as the “greatest anti-imperialist leader” in a video for Press TV, framing Iran as resisting the US and Israel. The article notes Walsh’s past activism and a 2023 arrest for vandalizing an Israeli company’s New Hampshire office, and describes her as a former DSA co-chair who has criticized U.S. military actions and expressed pro-regime sentiment.
Mourners in Lahore, Pakistan, attended funerals for 14 children killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed, as relatives mourned and authorities investigated the cause and potential safety reforms.
In Bunia, DR Congo, Ebola funeral practices have shifted to safe burials: bodies are placed in leak-proof bags and coffins with transparent panels, and family members are not allowed to wash or dress the deceased. WHO anthropologist Julienne Anoko and IFRC teams work with communities to respect cultural rites while maintaining infection-control measures, as mourners attend smaller ceremonies and the toll of the outbreak persists.
Families of protesters killed in Iran's protests hold boisterous, music-filled funerals with dancing to publicly rebuke the Islamic regime, sometimes after paying large sums to retrieve bodies and signing statements labeling victims as Basij; analysts say the celebratory mood conveys ongoing rebellion amid disputed casualty tallies that reach into tens of thousands.
Anthony Joshua publicly updates after a fatal car crash in Nigeria that injured him and killed two close friends, with police charging the driver involved; Joshua has returned to the UK and shared a heartfelt post on Instagram.
Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria returned home on Christmas Eve, with their funerals scheduled in Iowa. The soldiers, part of the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, were posthumously promoted to staff sergeant. An interpreter also died in the attack, and several other Guard members were wounded. The incident occurred amid ongoing US military operations against ISIS in eastern Syria, prompting retaliatory strikes.
Funerals have begun for victims of a terrorist attack on Bondi Beach, Sydney, with 15 funerals planned for those killed, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger. The attack, which coincided with Hanukkah, was carried out by a suspect who was charged after waking from a coma. The community mourns deeply amid ongoing investigations and heightened security.
Eddie Murphy, in his Netflix documentary 'Being Eddie,' reveals his aversion to funerals and his plan to be cremated immediately after death to avoid emotional trauma, emphasizing his focus on living in the present and his love for his children as his greatest legacy.
Hundreds gathered in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to mourn Judes Montis, a mission director, and Davy and Natalie Lloyd, a young American couple, all killed by gang members. The victims were ambushed after a youth group activity, leading to a tragic loss that has deeply affected their families and the local community. The incident highlights the ongoing violence and gang control in Haiti, with the police vowing to arrest those responsible despite being under-resourced.
Families of Israeli hostages mourn as bodies are recovered from Gaza, with many expressing anger at the government for not doing enough to secure the return of the remaining hostages. The conflict, which began with a Hamas attack on October 7, has resulted in significant civilian casualties on both sides.
New York State Police will provide coverage for Syracuse police officers and Onondaga County sheriff’s deputies during the funerals of two officers who were fatally shot, offering assistance with calls, traffic management, and logistical support. About 15,000 people are expected to attend the separate funerals on Saturday and Monday, and residents are encouraged to report non-emergency matters through alternative methods while emergency calls should still be made to 911.
Two Army Reserve soldiers, Sgt. Kennedy Sanders and Sgt. Breonna Moffett, were mourned at separate funerals in Georgia after being killed in a drone attack while deployed to the Middle East. Both soldiers were remembered for their dedication and service, with Sanders being described as courageous and willing to take on challenging tasks, and Moffett being praised for her work with people with disabilities. The soldiers were part of the 926th Engineer Battalion and had become close friends before their deaths. The drone attack, which also killed Staff Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, was the first U.S. fatalities attributed to Iran-backed militia groups following increased attacks on American forces in the region.