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French Officer Involved in Marseille Riots Admits to Firing Riot Gun while in Custody

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French policeman under investigation for a shooting incident during the Marseille riots a month ago has confessed to firing a rubber bullet at a 22-year-old man’s head. The victim, Hedi, an assistant restaurant manager, suffered severe injuries and disfigurement from the “flash ball.”

The officer has been in custody for weeks, causing controversy among his colleagues. The officer’s lawyer requested his release, but the public prosecutor cited the risk of collusion with colleagues. The incident occurred during nationwide riots that followed the death of a 17-year-old during a police check in Nanterre.

Hedi, a North African immigrant, survived the headshot but sustained serious health issues. Other incidents of rubber bullet use by the French police have also resulted in life-changing injuries and deaths, sparking further debate on their use.

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Deadly Fire Engulfs Ship Carrying 3,000 Cars off Dutch Coast: Ameland Rescue Underway

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Cargo ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars catches fire off Dutch island of Ameland, resulting in one fatality and 22 injuries.

A major salvage operation is underway in a designated World Heritage site in the North Sea. The fire was possibly triggered by one of the 25 electric vehicles on board. The ship’s crew attempted to control the flames but had to evacuate.

The ship, operated by K-Line and owned by a subsidiary of Imabari Shipbuilding, is currently stationary but may be listing. Emergency crews are focused on extinguishing the fire and preventing the vessel from sinking.

Concerns are also raised about the risks of transporting electric vehicles at sea following this incident and a previous one involving a cargo ship carrying luxury cars that caught fire and sank off the Azores last year.

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