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Nine people arrested as Indian bridge collapse death roll rises

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Indian police have arrested nine people in relation to the deadly bridge collapse, which killed at least 134 people

Many children were among the dead after CCTV footage showed people shaking a suspension bridge from side to side moments before it fell into the water.

The cables holding the Morbi bridge gave way and people were seen falling around 10 feet into the water below.

Local officials had reportedly not told authorities that the bridge was going to re-open last week.

The bridge underwent series of repairs on the structure. However, no certificate had reportedly been provided to prove it was fit for public use.

The company in charge of maintaining the bridge, Oreva is yet to comment on the tragedy.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the site on Tuesday. The bridge is located in the same state the leader is from himself.

“In this hour of grief, the government is with the bereaved families in every manner,” he said.

Around 400 people were believed to be on or around bridge when it collapsed. Local authorities said up to 20 boys aged between 20 and 25 were shaking the bridge at the time of its collapse. 

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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European elections loom: the rise of the far-right

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What can we expect from the upcoming European elections?

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Natanael Bloch.

Next month’s EU elections are looming, with the far-right gaining traction. In this episode, Natanael is joined by Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT University. #EURO BLOCH

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical

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Apple responds to crushing iPad Pro criticism

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Apple issued an apology following backlash over a recent advertisement for the latest iPad Pro.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – Painted Panda dogs confuse zoo goers, luxury Police cars cruise the roads, Siri meets up with ChatGpt and Apple’s “Crush” iPad ad faces overwhelming backlash.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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