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Indian stock markets saw investor wealth plunge by around Rs 6 lakh crore within minutes of the opening bell, triggering alarm among retail investors and market watchers. Commentators are debating what caused the sudden sell-off, with attention on heavy losses across benchmark indices and its impact on household portfolios.

A personal story titled 'My Parents Secretly Wanted Us Dead' is drawing massive attention, claiming the storyteller's parents secretly wanted their own children dead. The account has sparked widespread reactions, with hundreds of thousands engaging with the disturbing narrative about abusive parenting and family betrayal.

A policewoman was chased by a group of teenagers, tripped from behind, and kicked while on the ground in eastern Paris during school blockades. The protests, sparked by anger over poor school conditions, escalated into street fights across parts of the city, and footage of the assault on the officer has drawn widespread condemnation.

A general practitioner was murdered while hosting a sleepover for children, according to a report in The Times. The case is drawing widespread attention as further details about the killing and the circumstances of the sleepover emerge, prompting questions about what happened and whether anyone has been arrested.

The founders of the San Francisco fashion label Bryn Walker were killed in the Berkeley hills neighborhood near the UC Berkeley campus, according to local reports. The family says financial ruin and mental health struggles triggered the broad daylight slaying of the couple, described as extremely wealthy. The case has drawn wide attention given the couple's prominence in the fashion world and the affluent setting of the killings.

A 15-year-old is suspected of burning a woman in the face with a flaming spray during high school blockades in Marseille, according to La Dépêche. The boy, described as coming from a good family with no prior history, has left his neighbourhood in shock, France Info reports. The incident has intensified concern over violence surrounding the lycée protest movement.

A University of South Florida doctoral student who had been reported missing has been found dead, and the student's roommate has been charged with murder, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Details about the victim's identity, cause of death and the circumstances of the disappearance have not yet been fully released as the investigation continues.

Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, a 16-year-old student, was allegedly killed by three boys at her school in Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Her grandmother described finding her unconscious at the school before she went limp. Education groups are urging the Education Ministry to take a firmer stance on safety procedures, and Johor officials say they will review and strengthen school safety SOPs in response.

Swedish media including TV4 and Sydsvenskan report that thousands of cats have been stolen by an organised gang and slaughtered. The revelations have drawn widespread attention in Sweden, raising concerns about pet safety and how the operation went undetected.

Several soldiers based in Toronto have been arrested and charged with kidnapping, theft of weapons and participation in organized crime, according to the National Post. The case involves members of the Canadian Armed Forces and is drawing attention for the seriousness of the criminal allegations against serving military personnel.

Comparisons between Italy and the UK's coronavirus death tolls are drawing attention, with Italy at 28,710 deaths and the UK at 28,131. Commenters note that Italy's outbreak began weeks earlier, so the UK has reached a similar number in less time, and ask why the shock once expressed on British news about Italy's crisis has faded.

Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National, has condemned an assault on a young policewoman who was chased, knocked to the ground and attacked by a hostile crowd. In a widely shared message, she called the images unbearable, demanded exemplary punishment for those responsible, and said millions of French people supported the officer. The incident has sparked broad outrage and debate about violence against police in France.

Donald Trump is drawing attention in Russian media after reportedly making a shocking statement about a potential war with Iran, saying Los Angeles could be destroyed. The remark, picked up by outlets such as Rosbalt, is fueling discussion about his hardline stance on Iran and what it could mean for US policy and domestic security.

Two young men aged 19 and 20 have died in a motocross accident in Berry-Bouy, in the Cher department of central France. They had been celebrating the 20-year-old's birthday at the time. Local officials described the deaths as an 'abominable tragedy'. The news has struck a chord in the region, with readers expressing shock and condolences as details of the fatal crash emerged in local press coverage.

A driver and their dog have died after an Audi collided with a parked car on the A470 in Wales, with both vehicles bursting into flames. Wales Online reports the fatal crash, and the story is drawing widespread attention and searches in the UK and Singapore as people react to the double fatality and the unusual circumstance of a dog dying alongside the driver.

A high school in Lens, northern France, was blockaded after a young man had his hand torn off by a grenade. Le Monde reports on what is known about the victim, as the incident shocks the region and reignites concern over access to weapons and safety around schools.

A UK mental health trust has been formally warned after staff were found to have been asleep when a patient killed another patient. The Care Quality Commission's warning follows an investigation into the failure of supervision on the ward. The case has reignited debate over staffing levels, night-time monitoring and safety standards in mental health inpatient services.

Pamela Genini, a young woman killed in Italy, is at the centre of national news coverage after the suspect, identified as Soncin, publicly apologised to her family, saying he takes responsibility for what happened. The case has been widely reported as a femicide, prompting renewed public discussion in Italy about violence against women and the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The news outlet More Perfect Union has published an investigation into Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, saying it uncovered corruption connected to the company. The report has drawn over a million likes and is circulating widely, with viewers reacting to its allegations and debating what the findings mean for Musk's businesses and government ties.

BBC News reports on a patient killed in a hospital or care setting, raising urgent questions about how staff failed to intervene or notice. The report examines accountability, staffing levels and oversight failures that allowed the death to happen. The story is prompting widespread discussion about patient safety and responsibility within the institution involved.

Reports are circulating that widely used obesity medications may carry serious side effects, with claims that a treatment once praised as a breakthrough is now being described as potentially harmful. The discussion has drawn heavy attention as millions of people take or consider these drugs for weight loss, raising questions about safety, long-term risks and how much patients are told before starting treatment.

The body of Berardino Baiocco was found without signs of life at Vado di Sole, a hamlet in the Farindola area of the province of L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Carabinieri and local authorities were on the scene, and an investigation is under way to establish the cause of death. The discovery has drawn local attention to the mountain community, with residents expressing shock and condolences to the man's family.