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A student shot six people—three teachers and three students—at a school in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. Investigators believe he killed his grandparents at their home first, firing 26 rounds before arriving at the school.
A Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Caloocan City on Friday morning. Her partner was wounded. Police have launched a special investigation task group.
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Melaka police have arrested five men in connection with a violent clash near a temple that left two men critically injured. The rioting incident is under investigation.
Police arrested two men following a violent altercation outside a nightclub in Singapore's Orchard Road district. Four others were hospitalised with injuries including lacerations, with authorities recovering a knife from the scene.