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Harrowing footage captures the moment an overloaded ferry capsizes in eastern Congo
At least 78 people died when a boat with 278 passengers capsized in eastern Congo, official says
A harrowing video has emerged showing the moment an overloaded ferry capsized near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The disaster has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 78 lives, with the death toll expected to increase.
The MV Merdy, carrying a staggering 278 passengers, well beyond its capacity of 80, capsized on October 3rd as it approached the port of Kituku.
Many of those on board were returning home to Goma after crossing Lake Kivu from Minova.
Witnesses on the pier were waiting to greet loved ones or conduct business at the nearby market.
The tragedy has left the community devastated.
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Austria: Villach knife attacker identified as 23-year-old Syrian man

Villach, Austria – A 23-year-old man went on a stabbing spree in the southern Austrian city of Villach on Saturday afternoon, fatally wounding a 14-year-old boy and injuring four others before being detained by authorities, police confirmed.
According to Austrian police, the suspect—a Syrian national with legal residence in Austria—attacked five passersby in an unprovoked assault in the city’s downtown area.
The victims, all male and between the ages of 14 and 32, sustained varying degrees of injuries.
A 42-year-old man, who was driving past the scene, intervened by using his vehicle to block the suspect’s movement, helping to prevent further harm, police spokesperson Rainer Dionisio told Austria’s public broadcaster ORF.
Despite efforts by emergency responders, the 14-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries, while two others sustained serious wounds, and two suffered minor injuries.
Law enforcement has yet to establish a clear motive behind the attack and is actively investigating the suspect’s background and potential connections.
“We have to wait until we get secure information,” Dionisio stated.
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional suspects and are continuing their search for any potential accomplices.
The stabbing spree has left the residents of Villach in shock, with local officials expressing deep concern over the incident.
Carinthia Governor Peter Kaiser extended his condolences to the family of the teenage victim, calling the attack “an outrageous atrocity that must be met with harsh consequences.”
He further emphasized that “those who live in Carinthia, in Austria, must respect the law and adhere to our rules and values.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to release further details as they become available.