Two Dead, Nine Injured in Brown University Shooting

Two students were killed and nine others injured after a gunman opened fire at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday, police said.

Authorities have detained a person of interest in his 20s, who is now cooperating with investigators.

The attack occurred around 4:00 p.m. local time (21:00 GMT) at the Holley Engineering Building on the eastern end of the university campus.

Police said the identities of the victims have not yet been released.

Brown University President Christina Paxson confirmed that all those affected, including the deceased, were students.

In a statement on Sunday, Paxson said parts of the campus remained restricted as police continued investigations.

She added that around 2,000 students were relocated to safe locations overnight and expressed gratitude to local residents who opened their homes to students.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said seven of the injured students were in stable condition, one was critical, and another had been discharged.

The mayor, who visited victims and their families in hospital, described their courage as “overwhelming” and confirmed that the shelter-in-place order issued earlier had been lifted.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the suspect was detained at a hotel in Coventry early Sunday morning based on a lead from Providence Police.

Police Chief Oscar Perez confirmed that officers were no longer searching for additional suspects and were working closely with prosecutors to collect evidence.

President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House, expressed sympathy for the families of the two deceased students and wished a speedy recovery for the nine injured.

The shooting brings the number of mass shootings in the United States in 2025 to 389, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines mass shootings as incidents with four or more victims killed or injured, not including the attacker.

Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant as the investigation continues, while a vigil is scheduled for Sunday evening to support the Brown University community.

Bondi Beach Attack: 15 Dead, Father-Son Gunmen Behind Shooting

A mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Saturday left 15 people dead, including a child aged 10, during a Hanukkah celebration. Authorities are treating the incident as a terror attack.

Police confirmed the shooters were a 50-year-old father and his 24-year-old son.

The father died at the scene, while the son remains in critical condition.

The 50-year-old was a licensed firearms holder; six guns and two improvised devices were recovered from the site.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the attack “an act of pure evil”, saying it deliberately targeted the Jewish community, and promised full resources to support the investigation and combat antisemitism.

NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said quick response, informed by last year’s Bondi stabbing, helped save lives.

328 officers have been deployed to protect Sydney’s Jewish community, while two properties in western Sydney were searched overnight.

Among the victims was British-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger. Eyewitnesses described the chaos, with some saying the gunfire felt like it lasted “an eternity.”

Authorities continue to investigate the attack as Australians reel from the tragedy.

CARICOM Hails Peaceful, Credible Conduct of Saint Lucia General Elections

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has praised the peaceful and transparent conduct of Saint Lucia’s 1 December 2025 General Elections, following the deployment of an 11-member Election Observation Mission (CEOM) invited by the government of the island nation.

Led by Chief of Mission, Ian S. Hughes, the team, drawn from nine CARICOM member states including Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago arrived in Saint Lucia between 25 and 27 November.

Two officials from the CARICOM Secretariat provided administrative support.

In the days leading up to the vote, the Mission held extensive consultations with key political actors, including Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), Leader of the Opposition Allen Chastanet of the United Workers Party (UWP), independent candidate Stephenson King, and Commissioner of Police Vern Garde.

The observers also engaged with civil society groups, business leaders, persons with disabilities, and the Saint Lucia Electoral Commission, in a bid to assess the political climate and level of preparedness for the elections.

CARICOM noted that while the campaign period was intense—characterised by fierce debates, policy-focused messaging, and occasional personal attacks—it remained largely peaceful, with no reports of election-related violence.

During the advance poll held on 28 November, the Mission observed long queues and delays caused by the limited number of polling centres available to early voters.

Despite the challenge, all eligible voters in line at the close of polls were able to cast their ballot, ensuring no disenfranchisement.

On Election Day, the CEOM covered 317 polling stations across 14 of the country’s 17 constituencies.

Observers reported orderly openings at 6:30 a.m., with adequate police presence, timely delivery of election materials, and the attendance of political agents from major parties.

Voters were said to have turned out early and in high spirits, contributing to a steady turnout throughout the day.

The Mission described polling officials as well-trained, professional and impartial, noting their courteous assistance to elderly and incapacitated voters.

While some polling stations located on upper floors created accessibility challenges, the process generally proceeded smoothly.

However, electronic data clerks struggled with severe connectivity issues that persisted for most of the day.

The CEOM confirmed that voting, closing and counting procedures were carried out strictly in line with Saint Lucia’s electoral guidelines.

Ballot counting was conducted transparently in the presence of political agents and observers, and results were properly recorded on Statements of Poll before being transported for the official tally scheduled for 2 December.

Overall, CARICOM expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the polls, commending polling staff, political party agents and the police for maintaining order and professionalism.

“It is the Mission’s considered view that the results of the General Election will reflect the will of the people of Saint Lucia,” the CEOM stated, urging citizens to remain calm and patient as they await the official results.

The Mission, which departs Saint Lucia on Wednesday, reaffirmed CARICOM’s commitment to supporting the country’s democratic process.

A final report detailing observations and recommendations is expected to be submitted to the CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, in the coming weeks.