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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Watch live: Vigil honors dozens of Guadalupe River flood victims, many more across Texas
A candlelight vigil will be held Monday evening at Travis Park in downtown San Antonio to honor the lives lost in the recent flash floods that have devastated communities across the Texas Hill Country. At least 81 people have died in flooding triggered by unrelenting rain Thursday night into Saturday afternoon. Hosted by Centro San Antonio, the event aims to bring the city together in solidarity with families and residents affected by the disaster. The vigil begins at 8:30 p.m. at 301 E. Travis St., and free parking will be available at city garages downtown, according to the City of San Antonio's parking division. 'We stand in solidarity with our neighbors across Texas, especially in times of tragedy and loss,' Centro said in a statement on Instagram. 'Unity isn't just for times of celebration; it's essential during times of hardship.' Centro is also encouraging attendees to contribute to ongoing recovery efforts. Representatives from Goodwill and the American Red Cross will be on-site to collect nonperishable food donations to benefit flood survivors in Kerr County. For more information about the vigil and relief efforts, follow @travisparksa and @centrosanantonio on Instagram. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Watch live: Vigil honors Texas flood victims in San Antonio
Associated Press
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Photos of candlelight vigil honoring slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds gathered outside Minnesota's Capitol for a candlelight vigil honoring former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were fatally shot at their home. Governor Tim Walz, visibly moved, comforted mourners as the couple's son, Colin, placed a photo of his parents at a growing memorial filled with flowers, flags and heartfelt messages. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
RNZ News
13-06-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Auckland vigil held for Air India crash victims
A candlelight vigil was held at the Shree Radha Krishna Temple in central Auckland on Friday for victims of the Air India crash. Photo: RNZ / Gaurav Sharma The Indian community gathered at Shree Radha Krishna Temple in Auckland on Friday for a candlelight vigil to pay their respects to the victims of the world's deadliest aviation disasters in a decade. So far, there is only one reported survivor among the 242 people who were on board the London-bound Air India flight that crashed in a residential neighbourhood shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad's international airport on Thursday, according to media reports . At least 290 people were killed once dozens of victims on the ground were included in the death toll, CNN reported. Victims of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Gujarat state included minors, local residents and people who were inside a medical college hostel when the plane struck it, according to media reports. Air India said the dead included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese and one Canadian. Rachna and Rozar Christian, an Indian couple who lived in Auckland between 2016 and 2021 before moving to London, had been identified as two of the victims, according to a New Zealand Herald report . Around 150 people attended the vigil in Auckland on Friday evening, with members of the community expressing shock at the tragedy that had occurred. Mark Mitchell, minister of ethnic communities, said New Zealand would offer to help the Indian government in whatever way was needed. "It's a tragedy all round," Mitchell said. "This has impacted everyone heavily but no one more so than our Indian community here at home." Mahesh Bindra, a former New Zealand First MP, said he had worked at Air India for 24 years, working at the airline up until he relocated to New Zealand. "This tragedy is particularly painful for me and my family," Bindra said. "There are about 35 families in New Zealand that have worked for Air India in some capacity or the other and I, on behalf of those families, offer my condolences to those families and to the brave departed souls." Narendra Bhana, former president of the New Zealand Indian Central Association Photo: RNZ / Blessen Tom Narendra Bhana, former president of the New Zealand Indian Central Association, said earlier in the day that the Indian community had been devastated by the news. "The Indian diaspora collectively mourns the loss of lives in Ahmedabad," Bhana said. "Gujaratis - including me - form a large part of the Indian diaspora here in New Zealand and we all have strong family connections to the region. ... The impact is huge. "We stand in solidarity with the people of Gujarat and all of India during this time of mourning. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured, the rescue teams and everyone working tirelessly to provide support on the ground." Hitesh Dobariya, who lost a distant relative in the crash, said he had been in touch with his family in Ahmedabad since last night. They were still in a state of shock, he said. "Authorities have taken DNA samples yesterday to ascertain the identity of those killed," he said. "While we know all but one person on board has survived the crash, we still need the official confirmation," he said. "Now we wait for the official investigation to conclude and tell us what really happened." Among the dead is former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani, who ruled the state between 2016 and 2021. Ketan Joshi, a local journalist who runs the runs Gujarati news portal Apun Gujarat in Auckland, recalled working with Rupani during India's response to the Covid pandemic. "[Rupani] was always known as the common man's chief minister," Joshi said. "How well he managed one of India's most prosperous states during those challenging times will always be his legacy." After providing support to victims' families and confirming casualties, attention would likely shift to the cause of the crash. Shares in Boeing fell by more than 7 percent in pre-market trade Thursday. For recently privatised Air India - the Tata Group bought the airline from the Indian government in 2021 - the crash comes as a huge blow as it embarks on shedding its decade-long image of a debt-ridden player in India's growing aviation sector. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident "heartbreaking beyond words", adding that he was working with authorities involved in the disaster. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the scenes were "devastating". The United Kingdom had activated a crisis team in New Delhi and London, British foreign minister David Lammy said.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Telling detail in tribute to slain teen
A candlelight vigil will be held in honour of Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop, after police revealed they had uncovered human remains. Queensland Police discovered the remains, believed to be the missing 17-year-old, about 2.30pm on Friday near the Good Night Scrub National Park. Ms Bishop was last seen near Bundaberg airport on May 15, with her roommates James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, being charged over her death. On Sunday, members of the community in Gin Gin, where the teen was residing, will gather from 4pm at the Kolan Community Park for a candlelight vigil. Attendees have been encouraged to wear bright colours and 'butterflies' in honour of the teen. News of the event triggered an outpouring of support from an already shattered community. 'May the love and light of the community surround Pheobe's family and friends during this difficult time,' one person said on Facebook. Another added: 'Words cannot describe the pain and suffering that your family would be feeling right now'. It comes after police on Friday charged Ms Bishop's roommates with one count each of murder overt the teens death, as well as interfering with a corpse. Police will allege the pair moved the teen's body more than once. In a major breakthrough, police on Friday revealed they had discovered human remains after scouring 'unforgiving' terrain. Detective Inspector Craig Mansfield said the remains had been tested and 'identified as being human remains'. 'We have been in contact with Pheobe's family and advised them of this development,' he said. 'Understandably, this has caused great distress to them.' Inspector Mansfield said technological analysis and on-ground mapping prompted officers to expand their search into a new area. He confirmed the remains were located in bushland and had not been buried. Ms Bishop's phone and luggage have not yet been located and investigations are continuing.
News.com.au
07-06-2025
- News.com.au
Candlelight vigil for missing teen Pheobe Bishop after police discover human remains
A candlelight vigil will be held in honour of Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop, after police revealed they had uncovered human remains. Queensland Police discovered the remains, believed to be the missing 17-year-old, about 2.30pm on Friday near the Good Night Scrub National Park. Ms Bishop was last seen near Bundaberg airport on May 15, with her roommates James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, being charged over her death. On Sunday, members of the community in Gin Gin, where the teen was residing, will gather from 4pm at the Kolan Community Park for a candlelight vigil. Attendees have been encouraged to wear bright colours and 'butterflies' in honour of the teen. News of the event triggered an outpouring of support from an already shattered community. 'May the love and light of the community surround Pheobe's family and friends during this difficult time,' one person said on Facebook. Another added: 'Words cannot describe the pain and suffering that your family would be feeling right now'. It comes after police on Friday charged Ms Bishop's roommates with one count each of murder overt the teens death, as well as interfering with a corpse. Police will allege the pair moved the teen's body more than once. In a major breakthrough, police on Friday revealed they had discovered human remains after scouring 'unforgiving' terrain. Detective Inspector Craig Mansfield said the remains had been tested and 'identified as being human remains'. 'We have been in contact with Pheobe's family and advised them of this development,' he said. 'Understandably, this has caused great distress to them.' Inspector Mansfield said technological analysis and on-ground mapping prompted officers to expand their search into a new area. He confirmed the remains were located in bushland and had not been buried.
