Rescuers search for survivors after tourist boat capsizes killing dozens in Vietnam

Rescuers search for survivors after tourist boat capsizes killing dozens in Vietnam

Divers are still searching for missing passengers and crew after a sightseeing ship capsized in a squall in Halong Bay, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, on Saturday. At least 34 bodies have been recovered and another 11 people have been rescued. Search and rescue efforts are underway for those who are still missing, according toVN Express, which reported that the vessel was carrying 53 people, including 48 tourists and five crew members. The nationalities of those on board have not yet been stated. In an interview with state media outletVietnamnet, a 64-year-old diver at the scene said that much of the ship's passenger area had been searched. The cockpit and engine room, however, are stuck in mud, making them harder to reach. "As of now, I am certain there are no more bodies in the passenger cabin," said diver Đinh Khắc Giông. "I only worry that some bodies may have drifted outside." VN Express reported that the ship, called the Wonder Sea, was caught in a storm around 1.30 p.m. local time (2.30 a.m. ET), which caused it to capsize. It then lost GPS signal, according to the outlet, which cited the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee. The navy, border guards, police and port authorities – along with 27 boats and two rescue craft – were mobilized to the scene, VN Express reported, adding that heavy rain and limited visibility due to nightfall were making rescue operations difficult. Most of the passengers were from the Vietnamese capital Hanoi and traveling as families, according to VN Express, which reported the eldest passenger as 53 years old and the youngest as just 3. Over 20 children were on board, VN Express said. Citing the director of a local hospital, the outlet reported that a 10-year-old boy is in stable condition after suffering multiple injuries. It also reported a 14-year-old boy survived after being trapped inside the ship's sunken cabin for four hours, citing eyewitness and deputy head of the Ha Long Cruise Ship Association, Bui Cong Hoan. State broadcaster VTV interviewed a survivor, Dang Thuy Linh, recovering at the provincial hospital. "I have lost contact with my son, my husband and my friend's whole family," Dang told VTV, according to a translation published by Reuters. "What I am asking now is for everyone to speed up the rescue mission, to save all of them," Dang added. "Please don't let anyone behind on that boat. There is so little air left, there is a small chance of surviving." The capsize reportedly happened near the Dau Go Cave – one of the largest in the bay. Halong Bay is a popular tourist hotspot and aUNESCO world heritage sitecomprising of about 1,600 limestone islands and islets. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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Car ploughs into crowd outside LA nightclub, injuring 30

Car ploughs into crowd outside LA nightclub, injuring 30

Thirty people have been injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd queuing to get into a nightclub in Los Angeles. Seven were critically injured and six were in a serious condition after the crash in East Hollywood, the LA Fire Department (LAFD) said. A line of mostly women were waiting to enter the Vermont Hollywood music venue when the car struck at 02:00 local time (09:00 GMT) on Saturday. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the crash as an intentional act because the driver made a U-turn before ramming through the crowd, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said that when officers arrived, bystanders had dragged the driver out of the Nissan Versa and were attacking him. One assailant had shot the driver. The driver was taken to hospital for surgery, the LAPD added. His condition is unknown. The vehicle drove through a taco stand, through a valet podium, and then into the crowd, said police. Pictures from the scene show a grey car on a pavement with debris strewn on the ground, and a large police presence. The nightclub was hosting a reggae/hip hop event at the time, according to its website. A law enforcement official told CNN the driver is believed to have been intoxicated. Police have described the suspect who opened fire during the melee before fleeing on foot as a bald Hispanic man. He was wearing a blue jersey and potentially armed with a silver-coloured revolver. In a statement, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the incident a "heartbreaking tragedy". "The hearts of Angelenos are with all of the victims impacted this morning - a full investigation into what happened is under way," she said. The victims have all been taken to hospitals or trauma centres, LAFD Captain Adam VanGerpen told reporters at the scene. "It was a very chaotic scene," Capt VanGerpen said, adding that "a lot of bystanders by the club came out to help people".

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Car ploughs into crowd outside LA nightclub, injuring 30 Thirty people have been injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd queuing to get i...

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Death toll from fire at senior living facility in Massachusetts increases

Death toll from fire at senior living facility in Massachusetts increases

A10th person has died after a fire engulfed an assisted living facilityin Massachusetts nearly a week ago, authorities said. The fire broke out the evening of July 13 at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River, about 50 miles south of Boston, trapping residents inside and forcing first responders to kick down doors and pull screaming people out through windows. Brenda Cropper, 66, died of her injuries on July 18, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office confirmed the morning of July 19. She had been hospitalized in critical condition since the fire. "Her passing was expected," the DA's office said in a statement. The DA's office previously incorrectly reported her death prematurely after what it said was "miscommunication with a medical agency." Theinvestigation into the fire's originandcause continues,by the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Section assigned to the State Fire Marshall's Office, the Fall River Fire and Police Departments, in conjunction with State Troopers assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Theother Gabriel House residentswho have died include: Rui Albernaz, 64; Ronald Codega, 61; Margaret Duddy, 69; Robert King, 78; Kim Mackin, 71; Richard Rochon, 78; Eleanor Willett, 86; and Joseph Wilansky, 77. The DA's office has not yet publicly identified a 70-year-old woman who died in the fire. Over 30 people were taken to hospitals with injuries, including at least five firefighters with minor injuries, authorities previously said. It remains unknown how the fire started; the fire does not appear suspicious, but investigators haven't yet narrowed down the potential factors to a single cause, according toDepartment of Fire Servicesspokesperson Jake Wark. The fire created heavy smoke, and air conditioning units that blocked the windows made rescues difficult, according toFall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon. Kerry Leckey lived in a first-floor apartment and fled the building using her walker. She was scrolling on her phone when she heard fire alarms ring out, and as she made her way out of the building she saw upper levels "completely engulfed in flames." Everything in her apartment was destroyed and three of her friends are among the dead, she told the Herald News, part of the USA TODAY Network. "I've only been there two months but I met a handful of really nice people and became pretty close to them in a short period of time, and three of them are gone," she said. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, Christopher Cann, Dan Medeiros, Julia Gomez and Linda Murphy, USA TODAY Network This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Death toll from fire at Massachusetts senior living facility increases

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Death toll from fire at senior living facility in Massachusetts increases A10th person has died after a fire engulfed an assisted living fac...

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Amber Heard Makes Rare Appearance, After Welcoming Twin Babies, in Photos with Williamstown Theatre Festival Peers

Amber Heard Makes Rare Appearance, After Welcoming Twin Babies, in Photos with Williamstown Theatre Festival Peers

Amber Heard/Instagram Amber Heard posed for photos ahead of her performance in Jeremy O. Harris' new play,Spirit of the People The actress, who is slated to appear in the production during the Williamstown Theatre Festival this summer, posed forVoguealongside a few of her costars The shoot came after Heard announced in May that she had welcomed twin babies Amber Heardis marking her next project with her fellow thespians. The actress, 39, made a rare appearance in photos alongside her costars and fellow actors at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, where she'll be starring in Jeremy O. Harris' new play,Spirit of the People, at the Massachusetts festival's MainStage Theatre this summer. In a new photo shoot forVogue, Heard — whose spokespersonconfirmed to PEOPLEin May that she recently welcomed twin babies — could be seen smiling alongside her fellow actors and posing for a solo shot while surrounded by nature. The photos were taken by Hunter Abrams and Sam Lee. Pamela Anderson, Whitney Peak,William Jackson Harperand Chris Messina — all of whom are also slated to take part in the festival — were among the cast members and creatives who also posed for the photo shoot. Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Harris, part of the festival's inaugural Creative Collective tasked with curating the programming, described the atmosphere toVogueby quoting Tennessee Williams, who is being celebrated at this year's festival. "In an interview with Jason Grissom, [Williams] once said, 'There's magic in those woods,' in regard to the verdant woods around Williamstown I've found myself in this summer," Harris, 36, said. "He was right: There is a magic to the madness of making theater out here that has infected all of us this summer." "Perhaps it's the giddy 'theatre camp for adults' energy, or just the ways in which so many new theater artists — Katina [Medina Mora, director ofSpirit of the People], Nicholas [Alexander Chavez], Whitney [Peak], Amber [Heard, also ofSpirit of the People], and many more — have thrown themselves headfirst into this world and aren't just keeping up but pacing some of their peers," Harris continued. "I'm in awe of each of the people assembled this summer, and I hope the experience of meeting these gorgeous works of raw, ambitious art will give you something to chew on as we all dive headlong into this precarious moment in American history," he added. The festival's lineup also includesNot About Nightingales,Camino RealandThe Gig: After Moise and the World of Reason. Heard previously teased her involvement in the festival and Harris' new play after it wasrevealed that she had been castalongside actors Brandon Flynn and Lío Mehiel in June. Per the festival's website at the time, the production will also feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Zachary Booth, James Cusati-Moyer, Amandla Jahava, Emma Ramos, Julian Sanchez andTonatiuh. In the weeks since, Heard hasshared a selfiewith Harris on Instagram, writing that she was in her "theatre era." She also shared a snap of herself preparing earlier this month, alongside the caption, "Work in progress." Per theWilliamstown website, Heard will play a character named Genevieve inSpirit of the People.The production will mark her first acting gig since 2023, following her appearances inIn the FireandAquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The theater role comes three years after Heard'slegal battleswith ex-husbandJohnny Deppconcluded in 2022 and just months after she announced on May 11 that shehad welcomed twins, daughter Agnes and son Ocean. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "When I had my first baby girl Oonagh four years ago, my world changed forever. I thought I couldn't possibly burst with more joy," Heard wrote onInstagramat that time. "Well, now I am bursting times three!!! Becoming a mother by myself and on my own terms, despite my own fertility challenges has been the most humbling experience of my life." "I am eternally grateful that I was able to choose this responsibly and thoughtfully," she added. Read the original article onPeople

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Denise Richards' Estranged Husband Claims She Was Cheating on Him

Denise Richards' Estranged Husband Claims She Was Cheating on Him

Denise Richards' estranged husband is revealing what ignited their explosive July 4 fight, and subsequent divorce -- he claims he caught her cheating, and has text messages to back that up. In an exclusive interview,Aaron Phyperstells TMZ ... he first learned of Denise's alleged hookup with another man at the beginning of the year, when he found text messages between them on Denise's laptop. Phypers claims the texts include several selfies shared between Denise and the other man, and sweet messages like her wishing him "sweet dreams." He also alleges other messages indicated they were trying to set up a rendezvous at a hotel, where she would try to sneak him into her room. He tells us he confronted Denise about the alleged affair, and, ultimately, they decided to stay together -- that is, until a huge fight over the July 4th weekend prompted Phypers to file for divorce. As we reported, Denise has claimed the fight started with Aaron verbally abusing her and demanding his phone. He says that's partially true ... Phypers says his phone was missing for more than a day, and when he questioned Denise about it, he claims she hit and scratched him -- and he later found the phone smashed to pieces in the recycling bin. He goes on to say he thinks she smashed his phone, because it contained photos of the texts proving she carried on the alleged affair. Aaron says Denise texted his mom that weekend to say she was going to divorce him -- so, he decided to beat her to court and file first. As you know ... hefiled for divorceMonday, July 7, citing irreconcilable differences. Denise has yet to respond in court to his petition -- which includes a demand for spousal support -- but, she did level serious allegations of abuse at Aaron's hands in a restraining order request. In the docs, she claimed Phypers owns several unregistered guns, and accused him of slamming her head into a towel rack, leaving her with agruesome black eye. He has denied laying a hand on her, and told us she sustained the eye injury when she showed up drunk at his office and fell. A judge granted a domestic violence restraining order against Aaron ... who was served with the document whilestanding shirtlessoutside his Calabasas home. Phypers says she got the DVRO in order to make him look like the bad guy -- 'cause she knows she'd look a whole lot worse if people found out about the alleged affair. It appears there were other issues, though, in the marriage. For instance, Aaron shared photos he says were taken inside the house they shared together ... and the place is a total mess, littered with a ton of different items. He claims he and his family were also burdened with taking care of her properties and animals. Phypers hasdenied all claimsof physical and emotional abuse against him ... insisting he always treated Denise with the utmost love and respect. He reiterated those denials in the interview. All that being said, Aaron told us he still loves Denise, and hopes she gets help, because she's in a bad way these days. We've reached out to Denise and her team ... so far, no word back.

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King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts

King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts

After more than 100 years,King Charlesis changing the rules at Buckingham Palace. For the first time, players on the royal family's outdoor tennis court no longer have to follow the strict "almost entirely white" dress code,The Sunday Timesreported. According to the outlet, the 76-year-old has relaxed the protocol, making tennis whites now "preferred" but "not essential" for players, including members of the royal family, household staff and their guests. Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. Kate Middleton Rewrites Royal Playbook, Puts Herself First In Unprecedented Move: Experts Shannon Felton Spence, a former British public affairs official, told Fox News Digital that the king has been determined to modernize the monarchy, making it fresh and relevant for today's public. "King Charles is a very progressive-thinking man," said Felton Spence. "He has been his entire life, always looking forward and trying to build for the future. He has made ithis mission to reshape a monarchyfit for the purpose today and tomorrow, while keeping the cultural relevancy that grounds the institution. These initiatives are good news and should be celebrated." Read On The Fox News App British royals expert Hilary Fordwichtold Fox News Digital that it's one of many changes the busy king has been making. She pointed out that Buckingham Palace announced on July 3 that the Royal Train, whose history dates back to Queen Victoria, would end 156 years of service. The palace shared it's too costly to operate and would require a significant upgrade to accommodate more advanced rail systems. "The Royal Train is no longer," said Fordwich. "Other changes have included lowering the temperature of the palace swimming pool to reduce energy consumption and other updates to palace amenities." "King Charles has previously broken many royal customs, including changes to ceremonial duties, the public displays of affection, and, in general, many public engagement styles," she shared. "His direct engagement in political lobbying has not been well received and has been most ill-advised." The dress code upgrade is significant for the king, who is known for his formal wear. According to the outlet, Charles is rarely seen in jeans or sneakers. However, he wanted his staff and guests, in particular, to "feel less restricted by protocol." Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter "While the end of the all-white tennis dress code at Buckingham Palace might seem somewhat minor, it's a significant and rather symbolic step by King Charles to modernize the monarchy, making royal life more approachable and less bound by rigid traditions," Fordwich explained. Fordwich noted thatthe fashion rulewas originally put in place when the court was built in 1919 during King George V's reign. According to theRoyal Collection Trust, it's recognized as "London's most exclusive tennis court." The Sunday Times noted that it's located in "a shady area of the palace's 40-acre garden." "It has always been a hallmark of royal sporting etiquette," Fordwich shared. "Players, including royals, staff and guests, may not wear colored clothing... It's so sad to see yet another tradition abandoned." It's noted that for Charles's ancestors, sweat was considered unsightly, and colorful clothing showed it off more than white ensembles. Felton Spence noted that we can expect the king to continue bending the rules. "Protocol are simply unofficial rules adopted through tradition. They started somewhere," she said. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News Royal commentator Amanda Matta also told Fox News Digital that Charles's latest move may have been a quiet one, but its message was loud and clear. "It might seem like a minor change, but in royal circles, even a small dress code modification says a lot," Matta explained. "By easing up on the all-white rule for tennis at Buckingham Palace, King Charles is continuing his quiet push to modernize the monarchy. This modernization will not be through big pronouncements, but with subtle shifts." "The all-white rule dates back to Victorian ideas about formality and appearance, and changing it shows that Charles is willing to let go of traditions that feel outdated," she shared. "It's also a practical move. This isn't Wimbledon, after all, and the court is used by family, guests, and even palace staff, so relaxing the rules makes sense. I'm expecting (and excited for) more of these small tweaks throughout Charles' reign!" Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that Charles isn't the only one looking to dust off the monarchy's rigid rules. Kate Middleton made her fashion first by wearing Christian Dior on July 8 for the start of the French state visit. According to the outlet, the 43-year-old's style choice was aimed at showing sartorial diplomacy. Her late mother-in-law,Princess Diana,was known to be a muse for the French fashion brand. "There have been many arguments recently allegedly about fashion styles," said Turner. "It is known that as soon as she is seen in a new outfit, it is sold out in minutes. Such is the demand to emulate her." Royal photographer Chris Jackson, author of"Charles III: A King and His Queen,"previously told Fox News Digital that Charles's personal style has always shared important messages about his prized causes. "He's got this beautiful Aston Martinthat runs on biofuel, which is surplus wine and cheese whey, which is pretty incredible," Jackson said. "He's obviously very passionate about the environment, [and] he's got this beautiful car, a DB6 Volante Aston Martin, that's environmentally friendly." The king, who has been a longtime advocate of sustainable living, bought the car in 1970. He converted it to run on biofuels, which use ethanol created from cheese-making whey and wine. He loaned his beloved vehicle to his sonPrince William,who used it to drive Kate from their nuptials in 2011. WATCH: KING CHARLES' ASTON MARTIN, WHICH RUNS ON 'WINE AND CHEESE,' PAYS HOMAGE TO JAMES BOND: ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHER The king's cousin, Lord Snowdon, once joked, "How does [the former] Prince Charles drive his Aston Martin? Caerphilly." Daily Mail reporter Robert Hardman, author of"The Making of a King,"also previously told Fox News Digital that Charles is known for sharing "coded messages" by using his ties. "His favorite has a little T-Rex motif on it," said Hardman. "I thought, 'That's a bit odd. I keep seeing this tie with a dinosaur on it… Of course, his cipher says, C. Rex, Charles Rex. So, I think he's having a little joke about being king with his tie. But he's in a good place. He's a happy monarch." Original article source:King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts

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King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts

King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts After more than 100 years,King Charlesis changing th...

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