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Shooting Outside Austin Bar Kills 3, Injures 14; FBI Probes Terrorism Link
Just before 2 a.m. Sunday, a suspect drove an SUV around the block, then fired a pistol and rifle at people outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden, killing three—including himself after police shot him—and injuring 14 others, including UT students. Officers responded in 57 seconds to end the attack. The FBI found indicators of a potential terrorism connection in his vehicle, with the Joint Terrorism Task Force now assisting the investigation.
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At least 21 civilians including a priest killed in armed attack targeting Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) believers in Sherka Woreda (East Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia) on February 26th
Armed assailants opened fire on civilians at approximately 4 pm while residents were gathered in the area; the victims were largely followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and funeral services were conducted the following day, February 27th.
During the attack, two believers were abducted and the whereabouts of eight additional individuals remain unknown; homes and personal property were looted and movement within the area became severely restricted, further hindering rescue and medical response.
Religious authorities, including Archbishop Abune Elisaa of the Somali and East Arsi Diocese, condemned the killings, expressed condolences to families, and called on government authorities to intervene to prevent further violence amid rising fear among residents.
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U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Kill Khamenei in Operation Epic Fury
The United States and Israel launched massive airstrikes under Operation Epic Fury, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hitting nuclear sites, IRGC centers, and leadership compounds in Tehran, Isfahan, and Parchin. President Trump described the action as vital to halt Iran's nuclear push and missile threats after failed diplomacy, with U.S. forces firing Tomahawks and HIMARS while Israel sent 200 jets with 1,200 bombs. Iran confirmed Khamenei's death, formed an interim council, retaliated with missiles killing civilians in Israel and striking U.S. bases and Gulf sites, and closed the Strait of Hormuz amid over 200 reported deaths including civilians.