Northern Ireland’s Belfast Telegraph reported on Sunday that the vehicle detonated outside the police station during the night, publishing an image showing a car engulfed in flames near the site.The Police Service of Northern Ireland said in a statement that officers were responding to a security alert in Dunmurry and that an evacuation operation was underway in the area.

Authorities did not immediately confirm the cause of the explosion or whether the incident was being treated as a deliberate attack.Police said emergency procedures were put in place as security personnel secured the surrounding area and residents were advised to avoid the location while investigations continued.

No officers were injured in the blast, the Belfast Telegraph reported, though officials had not yet released information on whether any civilians were harmed or whether arrests had been made.

The incident comes against the backdrop of persistent low-level security threats in Northern Ireland despite the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which largely ended three decades of sectarian conflict known as the Troubles.

Police officers in the region remain occasional targets of dissident republican groups, most of them small nationalist militant factions opposed to British rule in Northern Ireland and the peace settlement that followed.

Security incidents involving improvised explosive devices and attacks on law enforcement have continued sporadically in recent years, particularly in Belfast, Londonderry and border regions.The police service has not publicly linked Sunday’s explosion to any specific group, and investigations were ongoing.

The Dunmurry alert led to overnight road closures and the deployment of armored police vehicles, according to local reports, as officers conducted searches around the station and nearby streets.

Officials were expected to provide further details later on Sunday as forensic teams examined the scene.

An 18-year-old, Angelina Han Hicks, was taken into custody in North Carolina and charged with conspiracy to commit murder and assault related to members of Congregation Beth Israel, a historic Jewish place of worship in Texas.

A juvenile suspect, identified as 16 years old, was separately arrested in Texas and charged with conspiracy to commit capital murder, authorities said.The Federal Bureau of Investigation said its Charlotte Joint Terrorism Task Force launched the investigation following a tip received earlier this week.

The Houston Police Department said there was no indication of any ongoing credible threat after the arrests.Court records allege the conspiracy involved plans to “kill as many Jews as possible” by driving through a congregation at a synagogue.

A judge ordered Hicks detained on a $10 million bond, citing concerns over public safety and potential communication with alleged co-conspirators.Authorities said the timeline outlined in warrants pointed to a possible attack in 2028, though prosecutors indicated concerns that the threat could have been more immediate.

Investigators have not publicly disclosed a motive.The synagogue temporarily closed earlier this week as a precaution following warnings from law enforcement but has since reopened, according to community officials. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston said security remains a priority.

The case comes amid heightened concerns over attacks targeting Jewish institutions. Last month, an armed individual drove a vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan, underscoring growing security challenges faced by such communities.

Hicks’ legal counsel said the case remains at an early stage, with further investigation expected. Her next court appearance is scheduled for May 13.

The gunman, described as having been born in Moscow and previously residing in eastern Ukraine, opened fire with a registered weapon near a supermarket in the capital on Saturday.

Authorities have not disclosed a motive.Public anger has intensified in the aftermath, particularly following reports that two law enforcement officers since suspended fled the scene. The incident has prompted renewed calls from some politicians and citizens for broader access to firearms for self-defense.

Oleksandra Ustinova, a member of parliament’s domestic security committee, said the attack underscored vulnerabilities in public protection, writing on social media that more needed to be done to address security realities.Ukraine maintains tight controls on civilian firearms.

Handguns are effectively prohibited, while licenses for other weapons, such as hunting rifles, are granted under strict conditions. Fewer than 10 percent of households possess a firearm, according to estimates by the Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey, which has also reported that Russia’s 2022 invasion did not significantly increase civilian gun ownership.

At the outset of the invasion, authorities distributed thousands of small arms to civilians but later reimposed tighter controls and increased seizures, according to the group.

Debate over reform has persisted since parliament approved draft legislation regulating civilian firearm possession and use for self-defense on the eve of the February 2022 invasion, though the bills remain unpassed.

Igor Fris, a lawmaker involved in drafting the legislation, said the recent shooting might have been deterred if civilians were permitted to carry weapons, arguing that potential attackers could be discouraged by the prospect of armed bystanders.

However, he acknowledged that Ukraine’s wartime conditions and heightened public stress would necessitate a phased approach to any policy change.Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said discussions on firearm regulation would be revisited following the incident.

Opposition to loosening restrictions remains firm among some lawmakers. Inna Sovsun, a member of parliament, questioned the rationale for expanding access to weapons when the firearm used in the attack had been legally registered, emphasizing concerns about increased risks to public safety.

Public opinion appears mixed. Surveys cited by the Small Arms Survey indicate that while a significant portion of Ukrainian men without firearms express interest in owning one, concerns over safety, regulation and enforcement persist, particularly as the country continues to navigate the pressures of ongoing conflict.

The attack occurred around midday at the historic complex in central Mexico, where the assailant fired from the Pyramid of the Moon, a major monument within the site.

Cristobal Castaneda, security secretary for Mexico state, said the gunman’s nationality was not immediately known and confirmed that he died by suicide at the scene.Six people sustained gunshot wounds and were treated in local hospitals, including a Canadian woman, a Colombian woman and child, a Brazilian national and two Americans, officials said.

Seven others were injured during the panic that followed and received treatment at the site, among them a Russian, a Colombian, a Brazilian and four Americans.Authorities recovered a firearm, a knife and unused ammunition, and evacuated visitors as police and National Guard units secured the area.

Video footage circulating on social media showed the attacker firing intermittently from partway up the pyramid as tourists fled or sought cover, though the material has not been independently verified.Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand described the incident as “a horrific act of gun violence” in a post on X.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had ordered a thorough investigation and deployed personnel to assist those affected, calling the incident deeply distressing.Located about 50 kilometers from Mexico City, Teotihuacan draws millions of domestic and international visitors annually to its ancient pyramids and ceremonial avenues.

Tourism officials said the site attracted more than 1.8 million visitors in 2025.The shooting comes less than two months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico is set to co-host alongside the United States and Canada, with authorities expecting more than 5.5 million visitors during the tournament.

Mexico has long grappled with high levels of criminal violence linked to organized crime, though mass shootings targeting tourists at major archaeological sites are rare.

Officials said investigations are ongoing to determine the motive and circumstances of the attack.

The victims, three boys and five girls aged between three and 11, were killed in what officials described as a domestic incident linked to a marital separation.Elkins’ wife, Shaneiqua Elkins, and her sister were wounded in the attack, while other family members escaped.

Authorities said Elkins died after fleeing the scene, though it remains unclear whether he was shot by police or died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn said the killings had shaken the community, prompting calls for stronger measures to address domestic violence. Schools in the area brought in counselors to support students affected by the incident.Family members said the couple had been in the process of separating and were due in court on Monday. Relatives described the children as well cared for and central to their mother’s life.

Authorities said Elkins had a prior felony conviction for illegal use of a weapon in 2019, which legally barred him from possessing firearms for a period after completing his sentence.

Investigators are examining how he obtained the weapon used in the attack.Police said there was no known recent history of domestic violence involving Elkins, though he had briefly checked into a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital earlier this year, according to relatives.

The violence unfolded across two locations, with Elkins first shooting a woman in one neighborhood before targeting the home where the children were killed. One child who died was identified by local officials as his nephew.

The shooting is the deadliest in the United States since January 2024, according to data compiled by The Associated Press in partnership with USA Today and Northeastern University.

Community members gathered for vigils late Sunday, leaving flowers, candles and toys near the scene as local leaders called for renewed efforts to prevent domestic violence and gun-related tragedies.

The fire, which spread across seven of eight buildings in the Wang Fuk Court complex, displaced roughly 4,600 residents, many of whom have since been living in temporary housing across the city. Officials have allowed controlled access for residents to inspect their homes and recover belongings, with visits scheduled through early May.

Among those returning is 78-year-old Keung Mak, who lived in his apartment for more than four decades. He said he expected to find little remaining after seeing photographs of severe structural damage, including exposed steel reinforcement and debris-strewn floors. His wife, Kit Chan, said most personal items of sentimental value, including family photographs and letters, were likely destroyed.

Authorities have imposed strict limits on access due to safety concerns, typically allowing up to four people per unit for a maximum of three hours, with further restrictions in severely damaged apartments. Many buildings remain structurally compromised, with elevators out of service, posing challenges for elderly residents, who accounted for over one-third of the complex’s population before the fire.

Local officials said more than 1,400 of those registered to return are aged 65 or older. Some residents have undertaken physical preparation to climb stairs in high-rise buildings, where access remains limited.Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

A lawyer involved in an independent inquiry has indicated that most fire safety systems in the complex failed on the day of the incident due to human error, though authorities have yet to release final findings.Residents have reported ongoing psychological distress, with some describing difficulty sleeping and persistent anxiety months after the event.

Others expressed concern about the condition of their properties and the risk of theft following reports of looting, which led to arrests earlier this year.The Hong Kong government has signaled that demolishing the heavily damaged buildings may be more viable than repairs and has proposed buying back ownership rights from affected residents.

The proposal has drawn mixed responses, with some residents questioning whether less-damaged units could be restored.For others, the emotional toll remains a key factor in decisions about resettlement. Some residents from the only building that escaped the fire have indicated reluctance to return, citing ongoing trauma and the proximity to the site where neighbors and acquaintances died.

Authorities have said further decisions on reconstruction and compensation will depend on the outcome of structural assessments and the final investigation report.

The General Directorate of Civil Defense said the warning was based on projections from the National Center for Meteorology, which expects moderate to heavy rainfall across regions including Makkah, Riyadh, Madinah, Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, the Eastern Province, Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Al-Baha, Asir, Jazan and Najran.

Authorities said the unstable weather could trigger flash flooding, hailstorms and strong downdrafts capable of generating dust storms that may significantly reduce visibility.In response, Hafar Al-Batin University suspended in-person classes on Monday, shifting to remote learning in its main campus and affiliated colleges in Khafji and Al-Nairyah following meteorological advisories.

The civil defense agency advised residents to remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone areas and refrain from entering valleys or swimming in affected zones, while monitoring official updates.The warnings follow a series of escalating alerts issued over the weekend, including a red alert for the Madinah region, where forecasters predicted intense rainfall, hail and near-zero visibility conditions.

Weather authorities said the system developed over northern and western regions on Saturday before expanding into central and eastern areas on Sunday, bringing widespread rain and dust-laden winds.

Officials said they continue to monitor the situation closely as adverse weather conditions persist, urging the public to prioritize safety precautions.

Fire and rescue officials said they were alerted at around 1:32 a.m., as flames spread rapidly across one of Sabah’s water villages, where houses built on stilts stand in close proximity. District fire chief Jimmy Lagung said weather conditions and structural density contributed to the speed of the fire, while low tide hindered access to open water sources for firefighting operations.

Police in Sandakan said no fatalities had been reported, though thousands of residents were affected and forced to evacuate as the fire engulfed large sections of the settlement. The affected communities include some of Malaysia’s most vulnerable populations, with many residents living in informal housing and lacking secure access to public services.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the federal government was coordinating with state authorities to deliver immediate relief, including basic necessities and temporary shelter for displaced residents. He said ensuring the safety of those affected and providing rapid assistance remained the government’s priority.

Water villages in Sabah are particularly susceptible to fire outbreaks due to their wooden construction, high density and limited infrastructure, factors that can complicate emergency response efforts and increase the scale of damage once fires take hold.

The attack took place in the province of Kahramanmaras, where Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said six of the injured were in critical condition. Authorities ruled out terrorism, describing the incident as a personal act carried out by a student.

“This was solely a personal attack carried out by one of our students, it is not a terror incident,” Ciftci told reporters.

Governor Mukerrem Unluer said the attacker, an eighth-grade pupil, entered two classrooms of younger students armed with five firearms and seven magazines, which authorities believe belonged to his former police officer father.

The suspect later killed himself during the incident, the governor added.The shooting targeted fifth-grade students, typically aged 10 to 11, and caused casualties “indiscriminately,” Unluer said.

The attack follows another school shooting a day earlier in Sanliurfa that left 16 people injured, raising concerns over school safety in a country where such incidents are rare.Officials said the suspect’s father had been detained as part of the investigation.

Turkey has relatively strict gun laws, requiring licenses and setting a minimum age of 21 for legal ownership, though firearms remain accessible, particularly among security personnel permitted to carry weapons.

Authorities said they would consider additional safety measures following the incidents but did not provide further details.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and winds of up to 130 km/h (80 mph), raising concerns about flooding and damage in the country’s most populous urban area. Weather officials said the system is likely to make its closest approach on Sunday.

Cyclone Vaianu is then forecast to track west of the Chatham Islands on Monday, though its impact could still be felt across parts of the region.

Emergency authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to follow evacuation instructions and prepare for severe weather conditions as the storm system intensifies.