Alfredo Cabrera, a mayoral candidate in Mexico’s Guerrero state, was shot and killed at a rally in Coyuca de Benitez. The assassination, which occurred just days before the June 2 election, was recorded by the attacker on a mobile phone. Social media footage shows Cabrera shaking hands with supporters when the attacker approached, pulled out a gun, and fired multiple shots, hitting Cabrera in the head. Cabrera died at the scene, and the attacker was subsequently killed by the Mexican National Guard. Local media reported that Cabrera had been under police protection following a previous armed attack in 2023.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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